Student Affairs Fellow

The Student Affairs Fellow is a full-time position for a student who received an undergraduate degree from UVA in spring 2025 or has recently received a UVA undergraduate degree. As a staff member in the Division of Student Affairs, the Fellow works on the Vice President and Chief Student Affairs Officer's current, highest priorities while carrying out other duties related to the activities of the VPSA staff. The Fellow will conduct research, coordinate outreach and communications, and manage special projects as assigned by the Chief of Staff.

This position has a 12-month term limit, with an anticipated start date of July 31, 2025, although there is flexibility for the start date. At the conclusion of the appointment, the Fellow will be required to submit a written summary report of accomplishments, including recommendations for current and future initiatives.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities
Project Support & Research

- Assists with and helps to execute special projects in the Office of the Vice President and Chief Student Affairs Officer such as

• Stays abreast of key issues of interest to the student body and helps identify issues that need attention or intervention.
• Identifies and supports opportunities for the Vice President to engage with the University community, with a particular focus on opportunities for student interaction.
• Drafts briefing and background materials for the Vice President and Vice President's office staff in advance of meetings and events.
• Research topics of interest to VPSA or his staff and prepare briefing memos for VP and other stakeholders

- Assists staff on the VPSA's Leadership Team with programs, projects and events, including

• Staff student events in the Vice President's pavilion including, Trick or Treat on the Lawn, Lighting of the Lawn, Final Exercises, student receptions, etc.
• Serve as a member of the L2K planning committee

- With direction from the Chief of Staff and the Executive Director of Strategic Communications capture and develop communications materials geared towards a student audience and recent Alumni.

Other Duties as Assigned

• Carry out other duties as assigned by VPSA or staff
• Assist with unforeseen priorities that emerge in the Office of the VPSA
• May be required to assist the University or State government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent oral and written communication skills; proven ability to clearly articulate information in multiple forums to a broad array of stakeholders.
• Excellent operational and project management skills, including the ability to prioritize and multi-task.
• Ability to interact with executive level administrators, government officials, faculty, staff, students, alumni, parents, and other stakeholders in a productive, positive, and professional manner.
• Ability to handle sensitive issues while maintaining confidentiality.
• Ability to exercise discretion in prioritizing tasks, sharing information, and using independent judgment.
• Ability to work independently as well as in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to take initiative by thinking proactively about team needs.

The anticipated hiring salary is $45,000 to $55,000. This position will remain open until filled. Review of applications will begin on June 3, 2025. This is an Exempt level, benefited position. Click here for more information on the benefits at UVA. The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment. This position will not sponsor cases for immigration.