Institute Engagement & Negotiation - Student Research Assistant; SRA)(Student Wage

Responsibilities

• Qualitative research and analysis, including stakeholder interviews and focus groups
• Event planning and logistical support for in person and virtual engagements
• Agenda, report, and meeting summary development
• Stakeholder mapping and outreach
• Project management support (coordination, scheduling, preparation of meeting materials, etc.)
• Note taking at team meetings and workshops
• Policy research
• Other roles related to project support not listed here

• W ritten and verbal communication/engagement with diverse partners and audiences
• Experience on collaborative team or willingness to engage respectfully and communicate in a timely fashion with IEN team and partners
• Experience with note taking , meeting summary development, etc.
• Experience with or willingness to learn project and task management
• ( Preferred ) Experience planning/managing logistics for in-person workshops or events
• ( Preferred ) Past e xperience w orking with communities and/or Tribes
• ( Preferred ) Experience with Adobe Creative Suite or Canva to support design of graphic and visually engaging materials for public audiences .

10-15 hours per week (Academic Year) with the possibility of continuing into Summer 2026. IEN's offices are based at 2400 Old Ivy Rd., though a portion of the work can be done remotely.

This position is open to all UVA students; however, graduate students are preferred. Pay Rate:
Undergrads: $17 Graduate Students $19-$21.

Please submit a resume and cover letter with your application. You may direct questions re‑lated to this position to Kelly Altizer (kim5f).

Education:

Current undergrad UVA student

Experience:

None
Licensure:
None

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 is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.  to read more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.