Employer Relations Student Event Assistant (Student Wage)

University of Virginia•Charlottesville, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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
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.

Nice To Haves

Federal Work Study eligibility preferred
Customer service experience
Event support or hospitality experience
Familiarity with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace
Availability during key recruiting periods is strongly preferred.

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.