Federal Work-Study (FWS) Internship Program: Finance and Administrative Intern (Student Wage)

uva; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

IPP Internship

Job summary

The University of Virginia Mathematics Department seeks a motivated Federal work-study student to serve as a Finance and Administrative Intern in Charlottesville. This role blends front-office duties with hands-on budgeting experience.

Responsibilities include receptionist support, Workday Finance adjustments, purchasing tracking, and Excel-based financial reporting, with participation in the IPP internship program and ~10 hours per week at Kerchof Hall.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Interest in finance, budgeting, accounting, or administrative operations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Providing receptionist and front-desk support.
• Assisting with departmental financial adjustments using Workday Finance.
• Ordering departmental supplies and tracking related purchases.
• Preparing and updating recurring financial reports using Microsoft Excel.
• Supporting other administrative and financial projects as assigned.

Skills

Excel

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Communication skills

Finance interest

Education

Current UVA student

Tools

Workday

Job description

Federal work-study students only

The Department of Mathematics seeks a motivated student to serve as a Finance and Administrative Intern . This position combines front-office responsibilities with hands-on experience in departmental finance and budgeting.

Responsibilities

• Providing receptionist and front-desk support.
• Assisting with departmental financial adjustments using Workday Finance.
• Ordering departmental supplies and tracking related purchases.
• Preparing and updating recurring financial reports using Microsoft Excel.
• Supporting other administrative and financial projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Interest in finance, budgeting, accounting, or administrative operations preferred.

Important

In addition to the job duties and responsibilities outlined above, this position will participate in a structured internship experience through the Internship Placement Program (IPP). If selected, interns must enroll in either UNST 3910 (1 cr.) or UNST 3920 (1 cr.). The courses are offered 9+ times during the fall, offering plenty of options to choose from. If the course does not work for your schedule, we also offer an asynchronous co-curricular workshop series through Canvas. Through this robust internship experience, students will receive dedicated career support from their supervisor and gain key skills and competencies that align with future job interests. The FWS Internship will look great on your resume and provide the student with impactful stories to share in interviews. TFWS Internships are best suited for students in their 2nd - 4th years.

Compensation : $18/hr.

Scheduling : ~10 hours per week.

Location : Kerchof Hall, 141 Cabell Dr, Charlottesville, VA

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Resume and cover letter required.
• Education: Current UVA student. Federal work-study eligiblity required.
• 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.

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 .