PVCC - Student Success Office Intern (Federal Work Study, Graduate Student Wage)
About The Position
In Partnership with Student Financial Services, Piedmont Virginia Community College (PVCC) is recruiting for a Graduate intern in the Student Success Office. This position will be located on the PVCC Campus at 501 College Drive Charlottesville, Virginia 22902. The candidate must receive federal work study funding from UVA for further consideration. The Student Success Office provides support for a diverse body of students to complete their academic goals. Without a strong support system many community college students do not earn a college degree! If you want to make a real difference and get great hands-on experience, this is the job for you. This population includes students who face multiple barriers to their education such as: ● Prior academic preparation ● Fear and anxiety issues about education ● First generation college ● Time management issues ● Financial barriers
Requirements
- UVA graduate student with Federal Work Study funding
Responsibilities
- Working closely with a supervisor and a small team of professionals to counsel and advise students about academic programs, planning and program status.
- A focus on the holistic needs of the student with an emphasis on the practice of positive based practices. This is not an academic advising position!
- Help provide exceptional non-academic support for certain designated classes, run special events, provide workshops, and work with a number of other offices gaining great post-secondary experience.
- Communicate professionally in both written and oral form.
- Maintain a schedule of 15 hours per week for the 2026-2027 academic year
- Perform as an integral member of the tight knit student services division of the community college
- Communicate with students through in-person/zoom meetings, by phone or email
- Track students’ academic progress & make necessary appointments
- Develop credible, working relationships with a diverse set of stakeholders
- Be flexible, open-minded, and maintain a positive attitude
- Support the mission of Student Success & make a difference
Benefits
- $16.00/per hour
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
