Venture Support Staff (Student Wage)

University of Virginia Physicians Group; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

The Foundry, UVA's hub for entrepreneurship and student Founder advising, is seeking critical thinkers with a passion for entrepreneurship and helping others succeed. Venture Support staff connect students to resources, advise Founders, and maintain momentum while balancing education.

Schedule is 10-20 hours per week, in person, weekdays 10 a.m.–5 p.m., with occasional evenings or weekends. Compensation is $17 per hour. Education: current UVA undergraduate student; no licensure required.

Qualifications

• Strong interest in entrepreneurship, startups and innovation.
• Prior customer-facing experience preferred.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Documenting programming and events.
• Assigning advisors and mentors for student Founders.
• Maintaining communication with student Founders and ventures.
• Assisting with events and workshops.
• Connecting students with UVA Foundry resources.
• Supporting outreach and representation of The Foundry on Grounds.
• Documenting events, speakers, and programs as needed.
• Gaining hands-on experience in entrepreneurial advising.

Skills

Customer-facing experience

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Initiative

Teamwork

Education

Current UVA undergraduate student

Job description

Overview: The Foundry, UVA's hub for entrepreneurship and student Founder advising, is seeking critical thinkers with a passion for entrepreneurship, problem-solving, and unlocking other people's potential. Venture Support (VS) staff contribute to advising sessions, connect students to vital resources, and help Founders keep momentum as they balance entrepreneurship with their education. VS team members gain exposure to the full breadth of entrepreneurship at UVA while having the opportunity to engage with more student Founders, startups, and ventures than any other student group on Grounds.

Responsibilities

• Documenting programming.
• Assigning advisors and mentors supporting student Founders.
• Managing and maintaining lines of communication with student Founders and venture teams.
• Assisting with events and workshops.
• Connecting students with resources and maintaining resources managed by The Foundry.
• Special projects as needed.
• Outreach and at-large promotion and representation of The Foundry on Grounds.
• Documentation of events, workshops, speakers, etc. as needed.
• Hands-on experience in entrepreneurial advising and consulting.

Ideal Candidate

Strong interest in entrepreneurship, startups, and innovation. You love to support others and help them thrive, not just do your own thing. You are comfortable (preferably experienced) in a customer-facing role, with strong communication and interpersonal skills. You can work independently, complete tasks, and start new ones with minimal supervision. You have a "what's next?" mindset and actively seek more work from your supervisors when a task is complete. Prior experience in business, consulting, entrepreneurship, design, or related fields through employment or coursework. Prior experience in a teamwork environment. Preferred background: Customer-facing experience and prior coursework or experience in business, consulting, entrepreneurship, design, or a related field. Overall, this is a strong fit for a student who enjoys helping others, wants direct exposure to UVA's startup community, and takes initiative without needing close supervision.

Schedule

10-20 hours per week, in person. Weekdays between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m., with occasional evening or weekend events. Flexible and can accommodate academic commitments.

Compensation

$17 per hour.

Education and Experience

Education: Current undergrad 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

Benefits

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.