Student Administrative Support Assistant (Student Wage)

University of Virginia Physicians Group; United States; On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Virginia is seeking a Student Administrative Support Assistant in the Chemistry Department. The role involves helping with communications, scheduling, and day-to-day operations for UVA students. Flexible around class schedules and 5–10 hours per week.

No chemistry experience required. Responsibilities include assisting with communications, supporting events, and organizing materials. Applicants should be organized, reliable, and able to coordinate across multiple tasks using

Qualifications

• Current UVA undergraduate or graduate student status required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills essential.
• Organizational skills, attention to detail and reliability preferred.
• Proactive, reliable and professional demeanor required.

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

Communication

Organizational skills

Reliability

Proactive attitude

Education

Current UVA student

Tools

Outlook

SharePoint

Excel

Teams

Canva

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

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.

In 1819, Thomas Jefferson founded the University of Virginia and inaugurated a bold experiment. Two centuries later, Jefferson's vision thrives. Across Grounds - and throughout the world - UVA students, faculty, staff and alumni challenge convention, break barriers and pursue the greater good.

The University of Virginia is made up of eleven schools and affiliated foundations in Charlottesville plus the College at Wise in Southwest Virginia. The University of Virginia Health System is a renowned academic medical center committed to providing outstanding patient care, educating tomorrow's health care leaders and discovering new and better ways to treat diseases.

The University’s Medical Center, School of Medicine and Physicians Group are recognized for their excellence in patient care, education and research.

At UVA, we offer a rich collection benefits, which have long been recognized and valued for their comprehensiveness and competitiveness in the market. In addition to a robust array of traditional benefits such as health care, time off, and retirement, UVA offers a comprehensive list of benefits and services to help staff and faculty meet their personal and family needs.