Student Project Associate - Federal Work Study (Student Wage)

uva; United States; Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

University Annual Giving & Stewardship in the Office of Engagement is seeking a Federal Work Study student intern for the 2025-2026 academic year. The role supports the Direct Marketing team with data entry, CRM updates, donor inquiries, and campaign logistics in a mostly remote, hybrid setting.

Ideal for a highly organized student with strong attention to detail, who can work independently and communicate professionally. Must be eligible for Federal Work Study at UVA.

Qualifications

• Must be a current UVA student.
• No prior work experience required.
• Must be Federal Work Study eligible.

Responsibilities

• Enter vendor expenses into CRM for ROI tracking.
• Create CRM mass updates for UVA outreach.
• Record donor inquiries and route requests.
• Upload proofs to the Advancement Marketing calendar.
• Maintain inventory for premium campaigns.
• Assist Direct Marketing team as needed.

Skills

Time management

Independent work

Professional communication

Attention to detail

Education

Current UVA student

Tools

Microsoft Office

CRM systems

Job description

University Annual Giving & Stewardship in the Office of Engagement is accepting applications for a Federal Work Study student intern to assist the Direct Marketing team for the 2025-2026 academic school year. This position is ideal for a highly organized, detail-oriented student who is interested in gaining hands-on direct marketing and team collaboration experience.

RESPONSIBILITES

• Accurately enter vendor expenses from the Direct Marketing Invoice Tracking sheet into the Customer Relationship Management system (CRM) to support ROI tracking.
• Create CRM mass updates to attribute appeal outreach (email, text, print) for the University of Virginia and affiliated schools and programs.
• Record inbound donor inquiries from the University Annual Giving inbox, recording them in a centralized spreadsheet, accurately tracking giving, ID, and routing of requests.
• Upload marketing proofs to the Advancement Community Marketing calendar.
• Maintain inventory of all items from premium campaigns (socks, keychains, etc.).
• Other duties assisting the Direct Marketing team may be assigned, as needed.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Education: Current UVA student
• Experience: None
• Licensure: None

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Ability to manage time effectively and work independently in a remote/hybrid environment.
• Professional communication skills and a collaborative attitude.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and comfortable learning CRM systems.

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.

$19.50/hour for up to 20 hours a week; a minimum of 10 hours a week.

The University Annual Giving office is in Old Ivy Hall, located at 2420 Old Ivy Road in Charlottesville. Though mostly remote, this is a hybrid role, as there will be times where assistance is needed in the office.

Must be Federal Work Study Student Eligible.

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 .