Student Administrative Support Assistant (Student Wage)

University of Virginia; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Virginia's Chemistry Department is seeking an organized student to assist with communications, scheduling, and day-to-day department operations. Open to all UVA undergraduate and graduate students; no chemistry experience required.

This role offers flexible hours around your classes and the chance to gain professional office experience. Responsibilities include assisting with department communications, supporting events and seminars, organizing information and materials, and

Qualifications

• Must be a current UVA undergraduate or graduate student.
• No chemistry experience required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with department communications.
• Support events, seminars, and special projects.
• Assist with organizing information, materials, and logistics.
• Contribute to projects that keep the department running smoothly.

Skills

Organized

Strong communicator

Microsoft 365

Reliable

Proactive

Education

Current UVA undergraduate or graduate student

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

Student Administrative Support Assistant

Department of Chemistry | UVA

$13/hour | 5-10 hrs/week | Flexible Around Your Classes

Want to get paid and leave with stronger professional skills, resume-worthy experience, and a better understanding of how a large university department operates?

Join the Chemistry Department! We are looking for an organized student to assist with communications, scheduling, and day-to-day department operations.

Open to all UVA undergraduate and graduate students. No chemistry experience required.

What You’ll Do

• Assist with department communications
• Support events, seminars, and special projects
• Assist with organizing information, materials, and logistics
• Contribute to projects that keep the department running smoothly

We’re Looking For Someone Who Is

• Organized and detail-oriented
• A strong communicator
• Comfortable using Microsoft 365 tools
• Reliable, professional, and proactive

Why Apply?

• Build skills you can put on your resume
• Gain professional office experience
• Flexible hours that work around your schedule
• Work on projects that make an impact

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education: Current UVA undergraduate or graduate student

Experience: No prior experience required. Demonstrated organizational skills, attention to detail, and reliability preferred.

Skills:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office and Microsoft 365 applications
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines

Licensure: None

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

• Previous experience in an office, customer service, administrative, or student leadership role
• Experience with Outlook calendaring, scheduling, or event coordination
• Familiarity with Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, Excel, or Canva
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to work independently while maintaining accuracy and professionalism

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This position is primarily sedentary and involves regular use of computers and standard office equipment. The role may also require occasional walking, standing, lifting, and transporting materials in support of departmental meetings, events, and programs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals to perform the essential functions of the position.

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.