Event Planning Student Assistant; Student Wage Summer

Event Planning Student Assistant

The Event Planning Student Assistant will support the general operations of the Student Affairs Event Management unit by providing front-line customer service and reception for students, faculty, and staff.

Assistants will complete specific projects and duties for the professional Event Management staff in support of the day‑to‑day operations of the office, including:

• Provide administrative support by answering phones, replying to emails, greeting visitors, answering routine questions, making referrals, and providing information on events, policies, systems, and office services.
• Process event reservations in 25
  
  Live for academic and Student Affairs event spaces.
• Learn and use Event Management software.
• Participate and contribute in Event Management staff meetings.
• Assist in the development and implementation of Event Management policies.
• Assist in communication with Contracted Independent Organizations (CIOs).
• Other duties as assigned.

Hourly Rate: $13/hour

Assignment Dates: May 10 – August 23, 2026

• Enthusiasm for event planning and helping students.
• Commitment to the mission of Student Affairs Event Management and the Event Staff team.
• Excellent customer service skills and professional work habits.
• Ability to communicate and partner with a diverse group of stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Dependable and responsible.
• Organized and able to multi‑task.
• Ability to act as a team member.

• Education:
  
  Current UVA student.
• Experience:
  
  None.
• Licensure:
  None.

Questions about the position may be directed to Eventmgmt.

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA’s commitment to non‑discrimination and equal opportunity employment.