Postdoc Affairs Graduate Student Intern (Student Wage)

Charlottesville, VA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Overview:

The Postdoc Affairs team at the Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Affairs (OGPA) assists

postdocs with resources for a successful start at UVA by providing monthly orientations and

online resources. We also aid in their preparation for professional pursuits within and beyond

academe by offering seminars workshops and advising services. Additionally our office leads

the planning of the Annual Postdoc Symposium in May and the National Postdoc Appreciation

Week events in September. To learn more about OGPA Postdoc Affairs work visit

enrolled full-time as a graduate student at UVA throughout the time in the position

Maintain a schedule of 10-15 hours per week. Note: UVA graduate students can only work for up to 20 hours a week inclusive of all assignments.

Specific responsibilities:

The Graduate Student Intern(s) will:

Promote career and professional development activities available through Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Affairs and its partners.
Assist with data collection analysis and reporting of data collected on program participation and assessment (i.e. pre- and post-survey analysis).
Assist on web content management and event updates on the Postdoc Affairs website.
Develop marketing materials flyers and others for office events and activities.
Create templates that can be used for marketing materials and aid on the production of postdoc spotlight videos using Canva.
Help with the development of the Postdoc Newsletter in MailChimp.
Start and maintain social media presence for the Postdoc Affairs team
Provide logistics and organizational support for postdoc-related events (National Postdoc Appreciation events coffee-hours lunch & learn etc.)
Create and update our comprehensive list of resources for postdocs. Additionally the intern will aid on the development of FAQs and how-to guides for postdocs.
Previous experience in providing services writing/editing data collection and analysis web content management or communications preferred.

Expectations:

In addition to the responsibilities outlined above the Graduate Student Intern will be expected

Demonstrate willingness to take instruction/guidance and meet regularly with a supervisor
Work effectively as a member of the Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Affairs team
Maintain office standards and protocol with respect to processes confidentiality and other issues
Organize and work independently on assigned tasks
Possess strong organizational communication & time management skills
Manage multiple projects simultaneously
Possess strong computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite especially Excel spreadsheets
Appreciate and internalize professional standards and ethics
Be flexible open-minded proactive and maintain a positive attitude
Support the mission of the Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Affairs

Preference will be given to applicants who also have:

Familiarity with Drupal and other website development software programs
Experience with Mailchimp and/or newsletter content development
Familiarity with Canva
Demonstrated experience with internet-based research
Experience with data visualization and reporting
Special consideration will be given to applicants with demonstrated interest in career advising and professional development programming and/or the career outcomes of graduate students and postdocs.

Compensation

Up to 20 hours per week at $20 per hour. The OGPA Graduate Student Intern position is

available throughout the academic year including the fall and spring semesters.

Questions Please contact Fatima Saldana Morales Assistant Director for Postdoctoral Affairs

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 UVAs commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.

Required Experience:

Intern

Overview:The Postdoc Affairs team at the Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Affairs (OGPA) assistspostdocs with resources for a successful start at UVA by providing monthly orientations andonline resources. We also aid in their preparation for professional pursuits within and beyondacademe by offer...