Precollege Program Coordinator Intern (Student Wage)

University of Virginia•Charlottesville, VA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Office of Summer and Special Academic Programs is seeking an undergraduate or graduate student to serve as a Precollege Program Coordinator. This role is a key support for the UVA Advance program, a credit-bearing, residential precollege program for students. The intern will assist the UVA Advance Director with program planning during the spring semester and will be a leading staff member during the four weeks of Summer Session 3 when participants are on Grounds. The ideal candidate is passionate about educational programming, comfortable with both planning and implementation, and can manage multiple tasks simultaneously while adapting quickly. They should be able to work independently and contribute original ideas for program improvement, knowing when to seek guidance.

Requirements

Current UVA graduate or undergraduate (third or fourth year) student in good standing.
Experience working with complex programs through all stages of planning and implementation.
Experience working with adolescents in academic or extracurricular settings.
Excellent written and oral communication skills and strong attention to detail.
Familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Teams.
Resume, cover letter, and contact information for two references required.
Current UVA undergraduate in their third or fourth year.
Current UVA graduate student

Nice To Haves

Experience using Canvas in a non-student capacity (TA, instructor) is a plus.

Responsibilities

Review student applications and assist in admissions decisions.
Manage program communications, including email communications with prospective students and parents.
Facilitate webinars and virtual meetings prior to program.
Assist in drafting, editing, and compiling program documents and publications, including the Student-Family Handbook, RCA Handbook, Course Catalog, Welcome Binder, and Admitted Students’ Guide.
Create and edit program marketing materials and social media posts.
Help plan and provide training for Resident Community Advisors (RCAs) and serve as point of contact for RCAs before and during program.
Plan and execute program team-building activities during arrival weekend.
Manage program logistics such as roommate assignments and student groups.
Help plan and supervise program excursions and events, including arrival and departure days, weekly student workshops, and weekend field trips.
Assist with other Summer Session activities, including tabling events, as needed.
Maintain strict confidentiality at all times.