Federal Work Study Required: Descendant Program Assistant (Student Wage)

University of Virginia • Charlottesville, VA

53d • $15 • Onsite

About The Position

In partnership with Student Financial Services, this position supports UVA’s partnership with the Descendants of Enslaved Communities (DEC) at UVA. The role facilitates descendant research and outreach efforts, and assists both the DEC Leadership Working Group and the UVA Descendant Researcher in identifying and cultivating relationships with the descendants of people enslaved by UVA. Additional responsibilities include providing support for programming related to the Memorial to Enslaved Laborers such as scheduling, and program coordination as needed.

Requirements

• Must be receiving federal work study funding
• Working toward a BA
• Developing knowledge and interest in local Charlottesville/Albemarle County and surrounding counties Black history and history of enslavement at the University
• Demonstrated interest and/or experience in conducting a U.S. history research project
• Successful experience working individually as well as part of a team
• Managing projects and timelines
• Experience building and maintaining positive community partnerships
• Experience working effectively with and understanding the needs of culturally and ethnically diverse populations
• Highly successful verbal and written communication skills with demonstrated capability in project management
• Ability to work successfully through and with colleagues
• Ability to present effectively to small and large groups and to generalist and expert audiences
• Strong analytical, problem solving, and critical thinking skills
• Ability to investigate and analyze information, draw conclusions, and communicate those conclusions effectively
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively and effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community
• Strong and collaborative team-building skills

Nice To Haves

• Strong interest in history or related field and/or genealogical training/experience

Responsibilities

• Assisting Descendant researcher curate research findings and compile data in a usable manner for consumption by DEC and reporting purposes
• Facilitate the scheduling and management of MEL tours
• Conduct administrative tasks as needed including updating website information for the DEC; produce newsletters and update social media

Benefits

• Paid at $15.00 per hour

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree