Event Planning Student Assistant (Student Wage) Summer 2026

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.  The Assistants will complete specific projects and duties for the professional Event Management staff in support of the day-to-day operations of the office.

• Provide administrative support by answering phones, replying to emails, greeting visitors, answering routine questions to determine needed resources, make referrals, and provide information on events, policies, systems, and office services. 
• Process event reservations in 25Live usage of academic and Student Affairs event spaces.
• Learn how to use all necessary 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

Qualifications:

• 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

Please include a resume with your application.

Questions about the position may be directed to Eventmgmt@virginia.edu.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education: Current UVA student
Experience: None
Licensure: None
 

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