Facility Operations Assistant - FWS Possible (Student Wage

University of Virginia Physicians Group; United States; On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Virginia is seeking dependable UVA students to serve as Facility Operations Assistants to support day-to-day operations across multiple campus buildings.

You will assist with event setup, space preparation, and tracking facility requests, while helping keep areas organized and functional. The position offers practical experience in operations and workplace logistics, at ~10 hours per week and $15/hr.

Qualifications

• Resume required.
• Cover letter optional.
• Education: Current undergrad UVA student
• Experience: None
• Licensure: None

Responsibilities

• Operational Support: Assist with internal package and material deliveries between buildings, offices, and departments.
• Identify and report facility-related issues and submit appropriate service or maintenance tickets.
• Track open facility requests and assist with follow-up to ensure timely resolution.
• Support small operational and facility-related tasks throughout the assigned spaces.
• Help maintain organized, functional, and professional shared spaces.
• Provide general operational assistance as needs arise.
• Event & Space Operations: Assist with preparing rooms and spaces for meetings, programs, and events.
• Set up and arrange tables, chairs, signage, and other event materials.
• Assist with resetting spaces following meetings and events.
• Provide on-site operational support for events as needed.
• Coordinate with staff to ensure spaces are ready according to event requirements.

Education

Current undergrad UVA student

Job description

Position Overview

The facility operations team at the McIntire School of Commerce is seeking dependable and proactive UVA students to serve as Facility Operations Assistants. This position provides hands‑on support for the day‑to‑day operations of facilities and shared spaces across Rouss & Robertson Halls, Shumway Hall, and Cobb Hall. Facility Operations Assistants will support the facility operations team in ensuring that buildings, shared spaces, and events run smoothly. This role offers practical experience in operations, facilities coordination, event support, and workplace logistics. Federal Work Study eligibile students encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Operational Support Assist with internal package and material deliveries between buildings, offices, and departments.
• Identify and report facility-related issues and submit appropriate service or maintenance tickets.
• Track open facility requests and assist with follow-up to ensure timely resolution.
• Support small operational and facility-related tasks throughout the assigned spaces.
• Help maintain organized, functional, and professional shared spaces.
• Provide general operational assistance as needs arise.
• Event & Space Operations: Assist with preparing rooms and spaces for meetings, programs, and events.
• Set up and arrange tables, chairs, signage, and other event materials.
• Assist with resetting spaces following meetings and events.
• Provide on-site operational support for events as needed.
• Coordinate with staff to ensure spaces are ready according to event requirements.

Compensation

$15/hr.

Scheduling

To be determined with supervisor. ~10 hours per week.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Resume required.

Cover letter optional.

Education

Current undergrad UVA student

Experience

None

Licensure

None

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This position requires regular physical activity, including standing, walking, bending, and lifting. Duties may involve moving furniture and event materials and transporting packages between buildings, with the ability to lift up to 25–40 lbs.

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.

In 1819, Thomas Jefferson founded the University of Virginia and inaugurated a bold experiment. Two centuries later, Jefferson’s vision thrives. Across Grounds - and throughout the world - UVA students, faculty, staff and alumni challenge convention, break barriers and pursue the greater good. The University of Virginia is made up of eleven schools and affiliated foundations in Charlottesville plus the College at Wise in Southwest Virginia. The University of Virginia Health System is a renowned academic medical center committed to providing outstanding patient care, educating tomorrow's health care leaders and discovering new and better ways to treat diseases. The University's Medical Center, School of Medicine and Physicians Group are recognized for their excellence in patient care, education and research.

At UVA, we offer a rich collection benefits, which have long been recognized and valued for their comprehensiveness and competitiveness in the market. In addition to a robust array of traditional benefits such as health care, time off, and retirement, UVA offers a comprehensive list of benefits and services to help staff and faculty meet their personal and family needs.