Office Assistant (Student Wage) Federal Work Study

We are looking for enthusiastic students to join our team! If you have been approved for Federal Work Study funds for the 2024-2025 Academic Year and are interested in joining our team, please apply. Previous experience is not required. This position starts August 27, 2024 and ends May 9, 2025. Reporting to the Vice Provost for Enrollment, the Office of Undergraduate Admission partners with the... Office of Student Financial Services, the University Registrar, and the Virginia College Advising Corps, as a critical member of the University?s Enrollment team. The team?s mission is: to care for students from their first interaction with the University through Final Exercises and beyond; to compete for great students from all walks of life who will make each other better; and to collaborate joyfully with colleagues to help these students make the most of their gifts and their time on Grounds. The Office of Admission is committed to the belief that diversity in all its forms is not merely a desirable complement to excellence; it is an essential component of it. The diversity of our team, and our team?s commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion strengthens our ability to serve our students, faculty, and the University community. The Office of Undergraduate Admission, located in Peabody Hall, strives to recruit, support, and enroll exceptionally talented students from all backgrounds, in service of the University and the Commonwealth of Virginia. In this work, we process thousands of student inquiries and over 50,000 applications each year. For many visitors and prospective students, we are their first point of contact with UVA, so the impression we make is crucial. We are looking for enthusiastic candidates to assist with a variety of administrative tasks. Create an inviting atmosphere for visiting guests, callers, and office staff. Welcome University guests, answer prospective student questions, and assist with information session registration and tours. Provide professional, knowledgeable, and consistent customer service via phone, email, and in-person communications. Perform routine clerical office support, such as filing and processing application materials and mail. Stock materials in the main lobby and at the Front Desk. Other duties as assigned. To be considered, candidates must be willing to: Work 10-15 hours per week. Operate basic office machinery, such as phone, fax machine, computer, and copier. Lift boxes up to 25 pounds. Learn and share important facts about UVA and the undergraduate admission process. Follow oral and written instructions. Work and communicate effectively with others. Provide excellent customer service. Respond to email inquiries. Hourly pay rate: $13.50 Please submit a resume and a copy of your fall course schedule for scheduling purposes. In this position, students will report to the Director of Administrative Services as their supervisor. Please contact Kim Schade with any questions related to this position (kls3gn@virginia.edu ). MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Education: Current UVA student with federal work study eligibility Experience: None Licensure: None PHYSICAL DEMANDS This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings, and programs. The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician?s Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, and family medical or genetic information. In 1819, Thomas Jefferson founded the University of Virginia and inaugurated a bold experiment. Two centuries later, Jefferson?s vision thrives. Across Grounds - and throughout the world - UVA students, faculty, staff and alumni challenge convention, break barriers and pursue the greater good. The University of Virginia is made up of eleven schools and affiliated foundations in Charlottesville plus the College at Wise in Southwest Virginia. The University of Virginia Health System is a renowned academic medical center committed to providing outstanding patient care, educating tomorrow's health care leaders and discovering new and better ways to treat diseases. The University's Medical Center, School of Medicine and Physicians Group are recognized for their excellence in patient care, education and research. At UVA, we offer a rich collection benefits, which have long been recognized and valued for their comprehensiveness and competitiveness in the market. In addition to a robust array of traditional benefits such as health care, time off, and retirement, UVA offers a comprehensive list of benefits and services to help staff and faculty meet their personal and family needs