Business Services Assistant (Student Wage)

University of Virginia•Charlottesville, VA

6d•$15

About The Position

Team Members Responsibility: Establish a positive rapport and relationship with Student and Departmental Staff, Members and Guest of the Facility. Promote Exceptional Customer Service to create a positive environment for members and guests. Take Initiative, be proactive, and be confident in decision making. Be proactive and prepared to respond to all emergency situations and follow procedure/protocol for pre and post Incident/Accident. Maintain a Standard of Excellence in professionalism and cleanliness. Serve as a key link between Members and Full-Time Staff by the enforcement of policies and procedures as set forth by the department. Area Specific Responsibilities: Serve as a primary customer service representative for the department of Intramural-Recreational Sports. Provide excellent customer service to UVA students, faculty, staff, dependents, and guests of the University. Sell recreation memberships, programs, and other services, taking payment for services, and answering the telephone and walk in inquiries. Resolve issues in a friendly and efficient manner. Prepare reports including financial accountability, payroll deduction, membership retention, program registrations and other service reports. Support department initiatives and special events. Requirements/Qualifications: Promote GREAT customer service in a respectful environment. Successful completion of department training. Attend regularly scheduled attendant staff meetings and in-service sessions. Location of positions: Aquatic & Fitness Center, Slaughter Recreation Center, Mem Gym, North Grounds Recreation Center. Students available during Summer 2026 and are interested in continuing into the following academic year are preferred. Anticipated Weekly Hours: 5-15 Compensation: $14.50 Hourly MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Education: Current UVA student Experience: None Licensure: None PHYSICAL DEMANDS This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings, and programs. 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. In 1819, Thomas Jefferson founded the University of Virginia and inaugurated a bold experiment. Two centuries later, Jefferson’s vision thrives. Across Grounds - and throughout the world - UVA students, faculty, staff and alumni challenge convention, break barriers and pursue the greater good. The University of Virginia is made up of eleven schools and affiliated foundations in Charlottesville plus the College at Wise in Southwest Virginia. The University of Virginia Health System is a renowned academic medical center committed to providing outstanding patient care, educating tomorrow's health care leaders and discovering new and better ways to treat diseases. The University's Medical Center, School of Medicine and Physicians Group are recognized for their excellence in patient care, education and research. At UVA, we offer a rich collection benefits, which have long been recognized and valued for their comprehensiveness and competitiveness in the market. In addition to a robust array of traditional benefits such as health care, time off, and retirement, UVA offers a comprehensive list of benefits and services to help staff and faculty meet their personal and family needs.

Requirements

Promote GREAT customer service in a respectful environment.
Successful completion of department training.
Attend regularly scheduled attendant staff meetings and in-service sessions.
Current UVA student

Nice To Haves

Students available during Summer 2026 and are interested in continuing into the following academic year are preferred.

Responsibilities

Establish a positive rapport and relationship with Student and Departmental Staff, Members and Guest of the Facility.
Promote Exceptional Customer Service to create a positive environment for members and guests.
Take Initiative, be proactive, and be confident in decision making.
Be proactive and prepared to respond to all emergency situations and follow procedure/protocol for pre and post Incident/Accident.
Maintain a Standard of Excellence in professionalism and cleanliness.
Serve as a key link between Members and Full-Time Staff by the enforcement of policies and procedures as set forth by the department.
Serve as a primary customer service representative for the department of Intramural-Recreational Sports.
Provide excellent customer service to UVA students, faculty, staff, dependents, and guests of the University.
Sell recreation memberships, programs, and other services, taking payment for services, and answering the telephone and walk in inquiries.
Resolve issues in a friendly and efficient manner.
Prepare reports including financial accountability, payroll deduction, membership retention, program registrations and other service reports.
Support department initiatives and special events.