Student Worker

The School of Architecture Development Work-study student position will assist the UVA School of Architecture advancement team towards its mission of fundraising and engagement for the School.

Roles and responsibilities:

• Stewardship – thanking donors through phone calls, emails, letters and short videos. Assisting with Thank -a-donor day logistics in Spring.
• Events – staffing events, drafting briefing books and bios, coordinating logistics and office support
• Research – on prospects, on funding priority areas, creating presentations
• Data – creating lists, analyzing data sets, visualization
• Communications – drafting emails and invitations, being a liaison with student groups
• Career Development – project manager for A-School Alumni Mentorship Program, assisting with matching pods, monthly newsletters, additional programming

Eligibility 

• Undergraduate Students, Graduate Students, PhD Students
• Preference given to FWS eligible applicants

Position Dates
Fall 2026, 14 weeks; Spring 2027, 14 weeks; employment is preferred for both semesters

Time Commitment 
10-15 hours per week; attendance to weekly team meetings on ZOOM for 30 minutes

Pay Range
$16.50/hour for undergrad and $18/hour for graduate students. Federal work study students preferred.

Experience and Skills
Looking for a student who can attend a weekly 30-minute virtual meeting (during work hours) but work independently on projects and research. Student should be comfortable with donor/alumni outreach and attending some local events.

Application Materials

When applying, you will be asked to attach a cover letter.

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