Student Operations Assistant - School of Data Science (Student Wage)

University of Virginia•Charlottesville, VA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The School of Data Science is hiring motivated and reliable student workers to support daily building operations, events, and basic IT/AV needs. This role is ideal for students who are detail-oriented, proactive, and comfortable managing multiple responsibilities in a professional setting. You’ll be part of a team that helps keep the building running smoothly—from restocking kitchens and supplies to assisting with event setup and tech inventory.

Requirements

Current UVA student in good academic standing.
Federal work-study eligible.
Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Friendly, dependable, and detail-oriented.
Basic tech comfort preferred (especially for those interested in IT or operations support).
Ability to lift up to 25 lbs on occasion.
Resume and cover letter required.

Responsibilities

Serve as a friendly, professional presence at the front desk and provide directions or information to visitors.
Restock kitchen and bathroom supplies, wipe down surfaces, and report when inventory needs to be reordered.
Monitor classroom and shared spaces for cleanliness and supply levels (e.g., whiteboard markers, paper towels).
Accept, sort, and deliver mail and packages; assist with putting away inventory deliveries.
Maintain a daily parking log for reserved and visitor spots.
Perform weekly inventory checks across supply rooms, kitchens, bathrooms, and satellite buildings; compile a purchase list.
Clean conference rooms and shared fridges; ensure tackboards and wellness rooms meet posted standards.
Assist with routine building support projects and respond to task requests from administrative staff.
Provide set-up and take-down support for internal events.
Assist with AV setup, equipment inventory, and occasional IT projects (e.g., software upgrades, equipment surplus coordination).