Ambassador

Commonwealth Partnerships & All Virginia (AVA)

All Virginia (AVA) is dedicated to helping UVA pursue its vision of being great and good — a University that serves the public, welcomes students from all walks of life, and makes an excellent education affordable for Virginia families. All Virginia is a program of the Commonwealth Partnerships unit within the Enrollment division. 

As a part of the All Virginia team, AVA Ambassadors will further the team’s mission, including:

• Expanding engagement with college access efforts in schools and communities

• Ensuring that the steps to apply and enroll at UVA are clear and approachable

• Sharing the academic opportunities available at UVA and how powerful financial aid puts those opportunities in reach

• Supporting college completion and career readiness for students from AVA communities

• Cultivating on-Grounds experiences that are culturally relevant and responsive to the needs of AVA students

AVA Ambassador Position Description

Outreach 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 perspective panels throughout the academic year 

• Support events such as fall and spring group visit days, Days on the Lawn (DOTL), and other relevant Admissions 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 alumnus of the school

• Participate in surveys and focus groups about their college-going experience

Communications Responsibilities 

• 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

Meetings and Professional Development

• Attend all trainings and planning sessions, including orientation on August 22nd, 2025 from 9AM-5PM

• Attend 1:1 supervision and all-team meetings with professional staff

• Complete additional trainings as assigned

General Responsibilities

• 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

Terms of Employment

• Hours: Shifts are scheduled between 9:00AM-5PM as needed. After hours shifts may occur as early as 7AM or as late as 9PM during special event days and when traveling.

• Hours Per Week: Minimum of 5 hrs/wk and up to 20 hrs/wk. Hours will differ based on AVA needs and FWS availability.

• Pay Rate: $16 per hour

• Duration: Academic Year 2025-2026 

• Position responsibilities may change depending on strategic priorities and the needs of Commonwealth Partnerships.

Please submit a resume with your application.

Position will remain open until filled. Priority will be given to applicants who apply by July 25th. Please address questions related to the position to Kalea Obermeyer ([email protected]).