Federal Work Study (FWS) Internship Program: All Virginia (AVA) Ambassador (Student Wage)

University of Virginia•Charlottesville, VA

1d•$16

About The Position

All Virginia (AVA) is dedicated to helping UVA pursue its vision of being great and good — a University that serves the public, welcomes students from all walks of life, and makes an excellent education affordable for Virginia families. All Virginia is a program of the Commonwealth Partnerships unit within the Enrollment division. As a part of the All Virginia team, AVA Ambassadors will further the team’s mission, including: Expanding engagement with college access efforts in schools and communities Ensuring that the steps to apply and enroll at UVA are clear and approachable Sharing the academic opportunities available at UVA and how powerful financial aid puts those opportunities in reach Supporting college completion and career readiness for students from AVA communities Cultivating on-Grounds experiences that are culturally relevant and responsive to the needs of AVA students

Requirements

Applicants must be full-time undergraduates
Applicants must be eligible for Federal Work Study (FWS)
Must be in good academic and judicial/disciplinary standing at time of application and during employment
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and ability to create a welcoming environment
Must be able to perform moderately heavy physical duties (i. e., lifting and setting up boxes and furniture up to 30 lbs.)
Experience communicating and partnering with a diverse group of stakeholders

Nice To Haves

Preference will be given to students who are alumni from high schools supported by UVA’s All Virginia Initiative, although all applicants will be considered

Responsibilities

Provide tours to visiting Commonwealth Partnerships schools
Serve on student panels throughout the academic year
Support events such as AVA/AdviseVA Group Visit Days, Days on the Lawn (DOTL), and other relevant Enrollment events
Assist with projects that assess the needs of AVA schools and develop a proposal to intentionally engage with them.
Potentially visit AVA schools throughout the Commonwealth for Admitted Student Celebrations and engage as an alum of the school
Potentially provide FAFSA assistance to All Virginia alumni
Participate in surveys and focus groups about their college-going experience
Photograph and video events and student testimonials as needed
Create graphics for All Virginia events and newsletters as needed, using Canva
Write post-cards and send emails to prospective students and school partners
Serve as representatives in AVA marketing campaigns
Attend all trainings and planning sessions, including weekly trainings. Weekly trainings will likely be 3:30PM-4:30PM every Friday
Attend the Spring Semester Retreat that will be held on Friday, August 28th or Saturday, August 29th
Attend all 1:1 supervision and all-team meetings with professional staff
Complete required trainings through the Office of Youth Protection
Attend other trainings and Workday modules as assigned
Welcome and assist group visitors in a friendly and professional manner; ensure guests are well-resourced and aware of the services and programs offered by the University
Staff events as needed; help with event check-ins, setup and breakdown of event spaces, and assist with catering needs
Work all assigned shifts and be willing to cover other shifts as needed to ensure full coverage.
Assist professional staff with administrative tasks, such as copying, scanning, and filing documents, as well as special projects and tasks as assigned
participate in a structured internship experience through the Internship Placement Program (IPP). If selected, interns must enroll in either UNST 3910 (1 cr.) or UNST 3920 (1 cr.) for the Fall or Spring semester and will be assigned additional responsibilities to incorporate experiential learning and develop workforce readiness competencies based on the NACE identified goals. In addition, interns will receive regular feedback from supervisors related to job performance and skill development.