Federal Work-Study (FWS) Internship Program: Student Employment Intern

uva; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The Office of the Executive Vice President and Provost at the University of Virginia is seeking a Fall 2026 Student Employment Intern to participate in the Transformational Federal Work-Study Internship Program. The intern will work with a supervisor to set semester goals and receive regular feedback.

The role involves drafting communications, planning events, data gathering/analysis, social media content creation, and developing resources for supervisors of student employees.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills and high attention to detail.
• Ability to solve problems creatively and work independently or with others.
• Willingness to engage in structured internship activities and learn through feedback.

Responsibilities

• Draft communications to students and University employees.
• Plan and manage event logistics.
• Gather and analyze data for program evaluation.
• Develop and manage social media content.
• Create resources for supervisors of student employees.
• Contribute to future planning related to student employment at UVA.

Skills

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Creative problem solving

Independent and collaborative work

Education

Current UVA student

Job description

The Office of the Executive Vice President and Provost is seeking a Student Employment Intern for the Fall 2026 semester.

In addition to the job duties and responsibilities outlined herein, this position will participate in a structured internship experience through the Transformational Federal Work-Study (TFWS) Internship Program.

If selected, the intern must enroll in either UNST 3910 (1 cr.) or UNST 3920 (1 cr.) for the Fall 2026 semester or, if course scheduling is a challenge, engage in an asynchronous co-curricular workshop series through Canvas. The intern will work directly with their supervisor to identify semester goals and will receive regular feedback related to key skills and competencies that align with future job interests.

This internship will require approximately 10 hours/week with a regular work schedule developed alongside the position supervisor. The position is best suited for undergraduate Federal Work-Study students in their 2 nd - 4 th years.

The Student Employment Intern will be responsible for assisting in the office's work related to employment of undergraduate and graduate students at the University. This could include:

• Drafting communication to students and University employees
• Planning and managing event logistics
• Gathering and analyzing data
• Developing and managing social media content
• Creating resources for supervisors of student employees
• Contributing to future planning and priorities related to student employment at UVA

The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, a high attention to detail, the ability to creatively problem-solve, and will value opportunities to work both independently and collaboratively to reach project goals.

In addition to the responsibilities outlined above, the intern may be asked to support other provost office initiatives, as needed.

No prior work experience is required, though photography experience is considered a plus.

The pay range is $17-$20 an hour.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Education: Current 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.

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.