Undergraduate Admission Intern/Tour Guide SUMMER 2026 (Student Wage)

University of Virginia•Charlottesville, VA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Office of Undergraduate Admission is hiring undergraduate interns for the Summer of 2026 (April 21 – August 24). Interns are responsible for welcoming guests and leading our office’s daily tours for prospective students and visiting groups. We invite current students with strong public speaking skills and a deep love for UVA to apply. You will be the face of UVA to all visitors and prospective students.

Requirements

Current undergrad UVA student.
Students graduating in May 2026 are eligible to apply only if staying for a graduate program at UVA.
Must be available for at least six tour shifts a week.
The summer semester tour shifts are subject to change, but they are tentatively as follows: Monday – Saturday 10:20-12:00pm and Monday – Friday 2:20-4:00pm. There will also be Group Visit tours for specialty visiting groups around these hours.
Submit a resume with your application.
A 1-minute video submission is required for this application. Your application will not be considered without it.
Videos must have the file labeled with the applicant's first and last name.
Videos must be no longer than 1min in length.
Videos must answer the prompt.
Videos must have clear audio.
Videos must feature only the applicant.

Nice To Haves

Strong public speaking skills.
A deep love for UVA.
Previous tour experience is appreciated but not required.

Responsibilities

Attend scheduled training sessions between April 21 – 30th.
Beginning May 18, work approximately 12-20 hours/week Monday – Saturday. Summer interns may work up to 39 hours per week maximum as student employees.
Provide tours for prospective students and visiting groups. The Office of Undergraduate Admission offers tours daily Monday-Saturday during the summer. Tour shifts are roughly 2-hours in length between the hours of 9:00am – 5:00pm. Interns must be available for at least six tours per week.
Serve at the Office of Undergraduate Admission front desk, greeting guests and answering phone calls.
Work alongside Deans on Admission projects, such as social media and marketing, student outreach, inventory management, and event planning.
Participate in training and professional development activities.
Serve as positive and respectful stewards of the UVA community as a public-facing member of the Office of Undergraduate Admission.
Ensure that the guest experience is easy, friendly, informative, fun, and inspiring.
Assist with special events such as admission open houses, including some additional Saturday events.
Perform other related duties as requested, including, but not limited to, reception work, clerical tasks, etc.
Perform work in a professional manner and complete assignments on time.
Observe time reporting rules and regulations.
Be punctual.
Maintain a friendly, helpful, supportive, and team-like atmosphere among coworkers.