Creative Writer

The Communications Department of the Enrollment Division is recruiting a federal work student as a Creative Writer. All applicants must be participating in the federal work study program. This is a hybrid position with 2 in-person hours

required per week for purposes of collaboration with team members. The

in-person segment of the position will be located at Booker House 1709 University Avenue Charlottesville VA.

Department Overview

At the University of Virginia, the Enrollment division works to recruit, enroll, and support UVA’s student body. Enrollment offices at UVA include the Office of Undergraduate Admission, Office of the University Registrar, UVA One Stop, AdviseVA, and Commonwealth Partnerships. The Enrollment communications team serves as a central resource for these units, helping to shape and share the University’s story. Enrollment Communications is building a Student Creative Team, composed of three different positions to help support the communications work of our unit.

Position Overview

The Creative Writer helps the Enrollment team craft compelling and memorable written content for our communications projects. If you love words and admire their power to inspire action, this is a great role for you. Working closely with graphic designers and other team members, this position will help bring the established voice and tone of Enrollment to life. The Creative Writer will develop written content for diverse projects, from digital outreach to print mailers and everything in between.

Why Join Us?

As part of a collaborative and mission-driven team, you’ll gain valuable professional skills in communications, marketing, social media, and cross-departmental communication all while contributing to the success of fellow students and the broader UVA community.

General Responsibilities

• Participate in cross-team meetings and planning sessions for communications work.
• Deliver creative written content that supports project goals, honors grammar rules, and embraces the voice and tone of UVA Enrollment.
• Dive into the creative process, embracing feedback, crafting multiple drafts, and producing finalized content that is memorable and compelling.
• As needed, interview fellow students, faculty, and staff to capture stories, quotes, and background for communications projects.

Skills and Qualifications

• Must be eligible for a Federal Work-Study award that can be applied to this role
• Must be willing to work 10-20 hours per week, with at least 2 hours in-office, scheduled in conjunction with other Student Creative Team members to enable collaboration
• Have a keen eye for grammar and develop a deep understanding of University style guidelines. Be the expert when people ask: “Does ‘Hoos have an apostrophe?”.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with team members and fellow students
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and take initiative
• Skilled at managing multiple projects simultaneously
• Team-oriented with a collaborative mindset

All interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter in addition to being a participant in the federal work study program. This is a paid position

offering undergraduate students $15.00 per hour and graduate students 16.00 per hour.

The position begins the week of September 29, 2025 and ends May 8, 2026.

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Click here to read more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.