Federal Work-Study Engineering Career Center Student Assistant (Student Wage)

University of Virginia Physicians Group; United States; Hybrid; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

The University of Virginia Physicians Group is seeking a Career Services Student Worker to support daily operations in the career office. This part-time position offers hands-on experience in administration, marketing, and advising for students.

Your role will involve managing the office calendar, social media accounts, and assisting students with resume reviews. Compensation is $17.00 per hour, with flexible hours up to 10 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills required.
• Comfort with social media platforms and basic content creation.
• Previous experience managing data or administrative tasks preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update the 12twenty platform.
• Manage the office’s social media accounts.
• Assist with resume reviews for fellow students.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Comfort with social media platforms

Detail-oriented

Ability to work independently

Education

Currently enrolled student in good academic standing

Job description

Federal Work-Study Eligible Students Only

Position Overview

The Career Services Student Worker plays a vital role in supporting the day‑to‑day operations of the career office. This part‑time, on‑campus position offers hands‑on experience in administration, marketing, and career advising support for U. Va. students.

Responsibilities

• Administration
  • Maintain and update the 12twenty platform by adding new graduate information and performing regular data cleaning to remove duplicates and correct inaccurate entries.
  • Develop and maintain a user guide for 12twenty to support office staff and students.
  • Update and manage the Student Organization and CIO list and other internal databases.
  • Label and categorize student records each semester, including identifying transfer students.
  • Tag companies and job postings in Handshake by relevant categories, industries, and majors to improve searchability.
  • Manage and maintain the office-wide calendar, coordinating scheduling across staff and events.
  • Research and evaluate new platforms, tools, and programs to assess their potential value for the office.
  • Conduct benchmarking research on peer career offices and their social media presence.
• Marketing & Communications
  • Manage the office’s social media accounts, creating and posting engaging content at a consistent cadence.
  • Post and distribute event fliers across campus and digital channels.
  • Conduct peer interviews to gather student tips on finding internships and navigating the workplace; share insights through office channels.
  • Compile and format a weekly newsletter, including reviewing job postings for appropriateness, formatting content, and sourcing relevant alumni job opportunities to feature.
  • Provide on‑site event support for career fairs and employer events, including creating QR codes to track and report attendance.
• Advising Support
  • Assist with resume reviews for fellow students, with training provided (CPE certification may be available).

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled student in good academic standing.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfortable with social media platforms and basic content creation.
• Detail‑oriented with experience managing data or administrative tasks.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Interest in career development, communications, or related fields preferred.

Compensation & Hours

• Hours: Up to 10 hours per week (flexible around class schedule).
• Compensation: $17.00/hr.
• Location: Mostly remote with a regular weekly meeting.

Minimum Requirements

• Resume Required.
• Education: Current Federal Work‑Study Eligible UVA student.
• Experience: None.
• Licensure: None.

Physical Demands

This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings and programs.

Equal Opportunity Employment

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.