Tribal Relations Graduate Worker (Student Wage)
About The Position
UVA Tribal Relations is seeking a graduate student worker to serve as an assistant during the Fall 2026 semester. Student workers in Tribal Relations will gain practical experience in the field of higher education administration and community relations, especially as it pertains to State and Federal Tribal Nations engagement. This position will utilize best practices for fostering collaborative and respectful partnerships across multiple stakeholders: students, staff, faculty, alumni, community members, institutional partners, and Tribal governments and citizens. At the direction of the Tribal Liaison, the student worker will engage in planning public events, community outreach, facilitating communication, research, and attending local conferences. There may be opportunities for co-organizing a program or leading a personal initiative, but office needs will take precedent. The worker will support UVA’s Tribal Liaison within the following areas: Community outreach booths, Program planning and event coordination, Communication between internal and external partners, Providing input and recommendations on relevant conversations with partner organizations and institutions, Participate in virtual and in-person meetings, Attending local conferences and learning opportunities, Conducting research that advances work toward a Tribal Consultation Policy, Assisting with administrative tasks, Participating in public speaking opportunities. Responsibilities may change depending on evolving priorities of office and community needs. This position is expected to work about 10 hours per week for up to 14 weeks.
Requirements
- Registered as a graduate student.
- Demonstrated interest in or experience participating in, supporting, or leading cultural education, community engagement, or programs that foster connection across different backgrounds.
- Basic knowledge with navigating Tribal administrations, Tribal led organizations, and related resources.
- Demonstrated interest in building positive connections and working relations between Tribal administrations & communities and institutions of higher education.
- Basic understanding/experience with Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams) and Zoom.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and ability to create a welcoming environment.
- Access to reliable transportation.
Nice To Haves
- Flexibility and an ability to navigate ambiguity in an inaugural role.
Responsibilities
- Planning public events
- Community outreach
- Facilitating communication
- Research
- Attending local conferences
- Co-organizing a program or leading a personal initiative (office needs will take precedent)
- Support UVA’s Tribal Liaison
- Community outreach booths
- Program planning and event coordination
- Communication between internal and external partners
- Providing input and recommendations on relevant conversations with partner organizations and institutions
- Participate in virtual and in-person meetings
- Attending local conferences and learning opportunities
- Conducting research that advances work toward a Tribal Consultation Policy
- Assisting with administrative tasks
- Participating in public speaking opportunities
Benefits
- Mileage reimbursement for travel (2026 IRS Standard Mileage Rate)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
