Graduate Admission Intern (Student Wage)
University of Virginia
Summary
The Office of Undergraduate Admission (OUA) seeks to hire a Graduate Intern (GI) to assist with the strategic development, management, and assessment of the on Grounds visit experience for prospective and admitted students and their families. The OUA welcomes over 60,000 visitors annually for daily tours/information sessions and hosts 6 open houses throughout the year. The GI will work closely with OUA staff, OUA student interns, UVA faculty and staff, and alumni to ensure our visitors experience a welcoming, informative, and fun visit to UVA as they consider their college options.
Job description
The field of undergraduate admission offers a window into the wider, dynamic world of modern higher education administration. GIs should expect and experience that helps them cultivate leadership, organizational, and public speaking skills. GIs will advise prospective students and applicants on the admission process, work closely with High School Counselors and Community Based Organization leaders to create visit opportunities for students from underserved backgrounds, and coordinate large scale admitted student programs.
With oversight from a professional OUA team member, GAs will:
- Manage OUA’s student intern team
- Oversee daily tour/information session visits
- Plan and execute open house programs
- Coordinate group tours
- Support OUA Dean of the Day
Hours of work would generally be between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday in addition to approximately 3 Saturdays per semester.
The successful GI candidate will be self-motivated and enthusiastic about supporting recruitment efforts and will enjoy working as part of a team. The individual will be well organized and open to constructive feedback.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree
- Registered as a graduate student
- No prior experience required
- Strong organizational skills
- Public speaking skills
- Self-motivated and enthusiastic
- Enjoy working as part of a team
- Well organized and open to constructive feedback
Company overview
The University of Virginia (UVA) is a prestigious public research university founded in 1819 by Thomas Jefferson. As a leading academic institution, UVA operates a comprehensive health system and medical center that serves as a major healthcare provider for central Virginia. The university's academic medical center includes the UVA Health System, which encompasses a 700-bed hospital, outpatient clinics, and specialized care facilities. UVA is renowned for its medical research programs, particularly in areas such as cancer research, neuroscience, cardiovascular medicine, and infectious diseases. The School of Medicine consistently ranks among the top medical schools in the United States and conducts groundbreaking biomedical research through its various institutes and centers. UVA's research enterprise spans basic science, translational research, and clinical trials, with significant contributions to medical advancements and healthcare innovation. The university's academic programs in health sciences include medicine, nursing, and public health, training the next generation of healthcare professionals while advancing medical knowledge through cutting-edge research initiatives.