Social Media and Office Work - Student Wage (Federal Work Study)

University of Virginia; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Virginia’s Department of Astronomy is seeking a student assistant to support administrative and department operations projects. You will help organize internal resources, update records, assist with website and profile information updates, and support event and office resource tracking.

This entry-level position requires strong organization, good communication skills, and familiarity with social media and Microsoft Office tools. Federal Work Study is required.

Qualifications

• Good organizational and communication skills.
• Knowledge of social media sites like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office, Teams, and basic office equipment.

Responsibilities

• Organize internal resources and update department records.
• Assist with website and profile information updates.
• Maintain contact lists and support event and office resource tracking.
• Support other duties as assigned.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Social media knowledge

Tools

Microsoft Office

Teams

Job description

The Department of Astronomy is seeking a student assistant to support administrative and department operations projects. Duties may include helping organize internal resources, updating department records, assisting with website and profile information updates, maintaining contact lists, supporting event and office resource tracking, and other related duties as assigned.

Preferred qualifications

• Good organizational and communication skills
• Knowledge of social media sites like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office, Teams, and basic office equipment

Federal Work Study is required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers.

Hourly rate: $14/hour

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.