Event Planning Student Assistant (Student Wage) Summer 2026
About The Position
The Event Planning Student Assistant will support the general operations of the Student Affairs Event Management unit by providing front-line customer service and reception for students, faculty, and staff. The Assistants will complete specific projects and duties for the professional Event Management staff in support of the day-to-day operations of the office. This role involves administrative support such as answering phones, replying to emails, greeting visitors, answering routine questions, making referrals, and providing information on events, policies, systems, and office services. The assistant will also process event reservations in 25Live for academic and Student Affairs event spaces, learn necessary Event Management software, participate in staff meetings, assist in policy development and implementation, and communicate with Contracted Independent Organizations (CIOs). Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Current UVA student
- Enthusiasm for event planning and helping students.
- Commitment to the mission of Student Affairs Event Management and the Event Staff team.
- Excellent customer service skills and professional work habits.
- Ability to communicate and partner with a diverse group of stakeholders.
- Ability to work independently and take initiative.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Dependable and responsible.
- Organized and able to multi-task.
- Ability to act as a team member.
Responsibilities
- Provide front-line customer service and reception for students, faculty, and staff.
- Complete specific projects and duties for professional Event Management staff.
- Provide administrative support by answering phones, replying to emails, and greeting visitors.
- Answer routine questions to determine needed resources, make referrals, and provide information on events, policies, systems, and office services.
- Process event reservations in 25Live for academic and Student Affairs event spaces.
- Learn to use all necessary Event Management software.
- Participate and contribute in Event Management staff meetings.
- Assist in the development and implementation of Event Management policies.
- Assist in communication with Contracted Independent Organizations (CIOs).
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
