Employer Relations Student Event Assistant (Student Wage)

Department Overview  

The UVA Career Center partners with employers, students, faculty, and alumni to support career exploration, experiential learning, and employment opportunities for UVA students.  
  
The Employer Relations team builds and maintains relationships with organizations recruiting at UVA while coordinating career fairs, networking events, information sessions, interviews, and other employer engagement opportunities throughout the academic year.  

Position Overview  

The Employer Relations Student Event Assistant plays an important role in supporting employer engagement efforts across Grounds. Event Assistants help create a welcoming, professional, and organized experience for employers visiting UVA while ensuring students have access to high-quality recruiting and networking opportunities.  
  
This position provides hands-on experience in event operations, customer service, professional communication, problem solving, and employer relations.  

Essential Functions and Responsibilities  

• Welcome employers and serve as an on-site point of contact during recruiting events.  

• Assist employers with event logistics and navigation across Grounds.  

• Assist with event setup and breakdown, including signage, materials, registration tables, and room preparation.  

• Monitor event spaces to ensure activities run smoothly and on schedule.  

• Support information sessions, networking events, workshops, coffee chats, interviews, and career fairs.  

• Assist with event technology and troubleshoot minor issues.  

• Collect employer attendance and contact information.  

• Complete event reports, attendance tracking, and post-event documentation.  

• Support additional Employer Relations projects as assigned.  

Qualifications & Expectations  

Required Qualifications:  

• Current UVA undergraduate or graduate student  

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills  

• Dependable and punctual  

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team  

• Willingness to work evening hours  

Preferred Qualifications:  

• Federal Work Study eligibility preferred 

• Customer service experience  

• Event support or hospitality experience  

• Familiarity with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace  

Professional Expectations:  

• Arrive on time and prepared for scheduled shifts  

• Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor  

• Communicate proactively with supervisors  

• Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability during events  

Student Learning Outcomes  

Students who successfully complete this role may:  

• Develop professional communication skills through direct interaction with employers and university stakeholders.  

• Gain experience coordinating and supporting large-scale events.  

• Strengthen problem-solving and decision-making abilities in real-time environments.  

• Build confidence navigating professional settings.  

• Learn how employers recruit and engage with college talent.  

• Gain exposure to higher education administration and employer relations operations.  

Career Readiness Competencies  

Career & Self-Development, Communication, Critical Thinking, Equity & Inclusion, Leadership, Professionalism, Teamwork, and Technology.  

Training & Professional Development  

Student employees will receive position-specific onboarding and training, ongoing coaching and mentorship, exposure to employer recruiting strategies, and regular feedback to support professional growth.  

Additional Requirements  

• Availability during key recruiting periods is strongly preferred.  

• Ability to lift and carry event materials up to 25 pounds occasionally.  

• Ability to stand and move throughout event spaces for extended periods when necessary.  

Application Process  

Required Application Materials:  

• Resume  

• Brief statement of interest or cover letter  

Selected candidates will participate in an interview with members of the Employer Relations team.  

Contact Information  

Primary Contact: Brittany Burton, Assistant Director, Employer Relations  
Email: xuv8bu@virginia.edu