Career Events Associate (Staff Wage)

Career Events Associate (Staff Wage)

The University of Virginia Career Center (UCC) seeks a Career Events Associate to support events planning within the UCC Shared Services Team. The mission of the University of Virginia Career Center is to engage and support students in the discovery and pursuit of meaningful lives. Reporting to the Associate Director of Events & Marketing, the Career Events Associate will support career fairs and programs that foster career development. Working Hours: Primarily between 9 AM - 5 PM with some scheduling flexibility; evening hours required during the week and will be scheduled in advance. Rate: $23.00 hour for 30 hours per week In the UVA Career Center, the Career Events Assistant will:

• Events - support all aspects of career events, including: coordinating program dates, securing locations, purchasing, materials prep, facilitating venue/space set-up, catering, parking, on-site registration, signage, A/V needs, security, supplies, promotional items, clean-up, etc.
• Business processes - identify needs for events, maintain notes, checklists, and post-event debrief data
• Inner-office communication and coordination - communicate event logistics to full Career Center team and works in tandem with Events & Marketing team, Career Communities and Employer Engagement in event planning
• Special projects - facilitate special projects as determined by the Assistant Director of Events & Marketing and the Senior Director for Strategic Planning and Initiatives (examples: assist with internal team retreats, planning meetings/processes, divisional priorities) and collaborates with UCC Shared Services Team members.
• In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.

Ideal candidate would have these skills: event planning experience, excellent oral and written communication, strong organization and time management skills; administrative, financial purchasing and customer service experience; UVA affiliation or past UVA work experience is a plus. This is a wage position which is not eligible for leave or other benefits and is limited to 1500 hours of work in a year. For more information, refer to the Wage Employment link: To apply, please submit an application online at and attach a current CV/Resume, Cover Letter. Search on requisition number: R0082985. Internal applicants may search and apply for jobs on the UVA Internal Careers website. The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment. This position will also require an Education Verification.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Education: Bachelor's degree or combination of education, experience, and/or certifications in lieu of degree requirement. Experience: 3+ years of relevant experience. Licensure: None. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Employee will be required to lift various weights, climb ladders and stairs in order to complete jobs. The use of both hands and a repetitive motion will be required while performing duties. Job Profile J1645 - Events and Venues Operations and Service 3 Career Stream and Level Operations and Service-O3 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.

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