University of Virginia ยท 4 weeks ago
Federal Work Study (FWS) Internship: All Virginia (AVA) Ambassador (TFWS) (Student Wage)
Charlottesville, VA
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$16/hr - $16/hr
Start in 2026 SpringThe University of Virginia is seeking undergraduate students for part-time wage positions as All Virginia (AVA) Ambassadors. The role focuses on engaging and supporting prospective students from high-need communities across Virginia through outreach and administrative tasks.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
AVA Ambassadors will collaborate with professional staff to create and host initiatives that will intentionally engage with AVA schools and build stronger relationships between AVA schools and the University. Some examples:
Provide tours to visiting Commonwealth Partnerships schools
Serve on student panels throughout the academic year
Support events such as spring group visit days (February 3rd & 24th, March 18th), Days on the Lawn (DOTL), and other relevant Enrollment events
Assist with projects that assess the needs of AVA schools and develop a proposal to intentionally engage with them
Potentially visit AVA schools throughout the Commonwealth and engage as an alum of the school
Potentially provide FAFSA assistance to All Virginia alumni
Participate in surveys and focus groups about their college-going experience
Photograph and video events and student testimonials as needed
Create graphics for All Virginia events and newsletters as needed, using Canva
Write post-cards and send emails to prospective students
Serve as representatives in AVA marketing campaigns
Attend all trainings and planning sessions, including weekly trainings. Weekly trainings will likely be 3:00PM-4:00PM or 3:30PM-4:30PM every Friday
Attend the Spring Semester Retreat that will be held on Friday, January 23rd or Saturday, January 24th
Attend all 1:1 supervision and all-team meetings with professional staff
Complete required trainings through the Office of Youth Protection
Attend other trainings and Workday modules as assigned
Welcome and assist group visitors in a friendly and professional manner; ensure guests are well-resourced and aware of the services and programs offered by the University
Staff events as needed; help with event check-ins, setup and breakdown of event spaces, and assist with catering needs
Work all assigned shifts and be willing to cover other shifts as needed to ensure full coverage
Assist professional staff with administrative tasks, such as copying, scanning, and filing documents, as well as special projects and tasks as assigned
Qualification
Required
Applicants must be full-time undergraduates
Applicants must be eligible for Federal Work Study (FWS)
Must be in good academic and judicial/disciplinary standing at time of application and during employment
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and ability to create a welcoming environment
Must be able to perform moderately heavy physical duties (i.e., lifting and setting up boxes and furniture up to 30 lbs.)
Experience communicating and partnering with a diverse group of stakeholders
Preferred
Preference will be given to students who are alumni from high schools supported by UVA's All Virginia Initiative, although all applicants will be considered
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