Venture Support Staff (Student Wage)
University of Virginia
Summary
The Foundry, UVA's hub for entrepreneurship and student Founder advising, is seeking critical thinkers with a passion for entrepreneurship, problem-solving, and unlocking other people's potential. Venture Support (VS) staff contribute to advising sessions, connect students to vital resources, and help Founders keep momentum as they balance entrepreneurship with their education.
Job description
Responsibilities include but may not be limited to:
- Documenting programming.
- Assigning advisors and mentors supporting student Founders.
- Managing and maintaining lines of communication with student Founders and venture teams.
- Assisting with events and workshops.
- Connecting students with resources and maintaining resources managed by The Foundry.
- Special projects as needed.
- Outreach and at-large promotion and representation of The Foundry on Grounds.
- Documentation of events, workshops, speakers, etc. as needed.
- Hands-on experience in entrepreneurial advising and consulting.
Ideal candidate:
- Strong interest in entrepreneurship, startups, and innovation.
- You love to support others and help them thrive, not just do your own thing.
- You are comfortable (preferably experienced) in a customer-facing role, with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- You can work independently, complete tasks, and start new ones with minimal supervision.
- You have a "what's next?" mindset and actively seek more work from your supervisors when a task is complete.
- Prior experience in business, consulting, entrepreneurship, design, or related fields through employment or coursework.
- Prior experience in a teamwork environment.
Preferred background: Customer-facing experience and prior coursework or experience in business, consulting, entrepreneurship, design, or a related field.
Schedule: 10–20 hours per week, in person. Weekdays between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m., with occasional evening or weekend events.
Requirements
- Current undergraduate student at UVA
- Strong interest in entrepreneurship, startups, and innovation
- Comfortable in a customer-facing role
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Prior experience in business, consulting, entrepreneurship, design, or related fields through employment or coursework
- Prior experience in a teamwork environment
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.