Career Events Assistant (Staff Wage)

Working Hours: Primarily between 9AM-5PM with some scheduling flexibility; evening hours required during the week and will be scheduled in advance.

$23-25/hr for 30hrs/week

In the UVA Career Center, the Career Events Assistant will:

• Events - support all aspects of career events, including: coordinating program dates, securing locations, purchasing, materials prep, facilitating venue/space set-up, catering, parking, on-site registration, signage, A/V needs, security, supplies, promotional items, clean-up, etc.
• Business processes - identify needs for events, maintain notes, checklists, and post-event debrief data
• Inner-office communication and coordination - communicate event logistics to full career center team and works in tandem with Events & Marketing team, career communities and employer relations in event planning
• Special projects - facilitate special projects as determined by the Assistant Director of Events & Marketing and the Executive Director for Strategic Planning and Initiatives (examples: assist with internal team retreats, planning meetings/processes, divisional priorities) and collaborates with UCC Shared Services Team members.
• In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.

Ideal candidate would have these skills: event planning experience, excellent oral and written communication, strong organization and time management skills; administrative, financial purchasing and customer service experience; UVA affiliation or past UVA work experience is a plus.

To apply, please submit an application online at https://jobs.virginia.edu and attach a current Resume. Search on requisition number: R00075599.

This is a wage position which is not eligible for leave or other benefits and is limited to 1500 hours of work in a year. For more information, refer to the Wage Employment link: http://uvapolicy.virginia.edu/policy/HRM-029

Questions related to the application process may be directed to Emma Slonim HR Specialist at eds9m@virginia.edu.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent

Experience: None

Licensure: None

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require walking some distance to attend meetings, and programs.

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Click here to read more about UVA's commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.