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Graduate Office Assistant (Student Wage)

Graduate Office Assistant (Student Wage)

The University of Virginia

Fairfax, VA • On-site

$22/hr

Part-time

Posted 14 days ago

University Of Virginia rating

8.3

Company rating: 8.3 out of 10

Based on 33 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

92nd of 528 rated colleges and universities

Job description

The UVA Northern Virginia team is seeking a currently enrolled graduate student to support office operations at our new co-learning space in Fairfax, Virginia. This role will support the Office Manager by maintaining a welcoming environment, running the front reception desk and ensuring smooth daily operation primarily during evening and weekend hours in a part-time capacity.
Launched as part of UVA's 2030 Great and Good Strategic Plan, the mission of UVA | Northern Virginia is to connect Grounds in Charlottesville with Northern Virginia and vice versa. UVA reimagined how the academic rigor of Charlottesville could be channeled north to create UVA | Northern Virginia - a knowledge tap of educational programs, research, mentorship, and events to support Northern Virginia working professionals in parallel with their careers. UVA | Northern Virginia is the center point of UVA's efforts to better serve the commonwealth by bringing new and existing academic programs across disciplines and modalities - in-person, online, and hybrid - to Northern Virginia.
Key Responsibilities
  • Oversee the front desk serving as the primary point of contact for visitors, students, faculty and staff providing support and answering questions as needed.
  • Monitor and maintain security (facility access), cleanliness, and functionality of classrooms, office spaces, and common areas during shifts.
  • Assist in setting up and breaking down events, meetings, classes, etc. Ensure AV and other technology equipment are in working order and set up.
  • Assist with classroom, desk and space and reservations.
  • Answer phones, maintain records and office correspondence.
  • Additional projects and responsibilities as needed.

Required Qualifications
  • Current graduate student enrolled at UVA.
  • Strong communication and customer service skills.
  • Strong written and verbal skills.
  • Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
  • Works well on teams and self-directed during unsupervised shifts.
  • Ability to work flexible hours including weekends and evenings.

Preferred Skills
  • Experience in public-facing roles.
  • Ability to troubleshoot basic technology equipment issues

Work Environment
This position requires regular presence in the office, including nights and weekends. Some light physical tasks may be involved such as moving tables, chairs and equipment.
Position Compensation: $22.00 Hourly
Please include a resume and cover letter with your application.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education: Bachelor's degree. Registered as a UVA graduate student.
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 is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Click here to read more about UVA's commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.

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The University of Virginia is distinctive among institutions of higher education. Founded by Thomas Jefferson in 1819, the University sustains the ideal of developing, through education, leaders who are well-prepared to shape the future of the nation.

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