Federal Work Study Internship Program Enrollment Assistant (Undergraduate Student Wage)

Department Overview

At the University of Virginia the Student Financial Services helps students and families navigate the financial aspects of college life. We provide expert support for financial aid student accounts payments collections and payment plans always with a focus on service integrity and collaboration.

SFS is part of the Enrollment division which includes several key units working together to recruit enroll and support UVAs student body: the Office of Undergraduate Admission the Office of the University Registrar UVA One Stop AdviseVA and Commonwealth Partnerships. The Enrollment Finance Team serves as a central resource for these units promoting financial accuracy transparency and efficiency across the division.

Position Overview

Were looking for a detail-oriented and motivated Federal Work-Study (FWS) student to join our Enrollment Finance Team as part of the SFS FWS program. This role offers hands-on experience in financial operations and supports the administration of the Federal Work-Study program. Youll assist with tasks such as reviewing eligibility reports managing payroll costing allocations and supporting communication with departments and community partners.

Why Join Us

As part of a collaborative and mission-driven team youll gain valuable professional skills in finance data management and cross-departmental communication all while contributing to the success of fellow students and the broader UVA community.

General Responsibilities

• Review FWS eligibility reports and assist with tracking student awards.
• Help manage payroll costing allocations by working with department managers to create or correct funding sources.
• Assist with the Federal Work-Study Community Partner Program by helping review partner eligibility track student placements and support communication between UVA departments and off-campus organizations.
• Support monthly reconciliations and financial reviews across for FWS funding.
• Assist with organizing financial reports.
• Collaborate with the Enrollment Finance Team to ensure accuracy and transparency in financial processes.
• Aid the Enrollment Finance Team with record keeping both physical and electronic documents

Skills and Qualifications

• Must be eligible for a Federal Work-Study award that can be applied to this role.
• Must be willing to work 5 in-person hours per week with 3 hours scheduled on Mondays.
• Strong computer skills especially proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g. formulas pivot tables data organization)
• Excellent customer service and time management skills
• Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with stakeholders
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and take initiative
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Dependable punctual and responsible
• Well-organized and able to manage multiple tasks
• Team-oriented with a collaborative mindset

Candidates must be work study eligible for further consideration by hiring manager.

Please submit a resume and cover letter in Workday.

This position is a paid internship offering $16.00 per hour.

If selected there is a one-credit internship reflection course (either UNST 3910: Self & Organizations or UNST 3920: Teams Leadership and Organizations) that is required. Enrollment in this course is open to all undergraduate students through the Student Information System (SIS).

Position begins August 25 2026 (or Later) and ends May 14 2027.

Questions should be sent to Ashley Rogers at

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 UVAs commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.