Federal Work Study (FWS) Internship: All Virginia (AVA) Ambassador (TFWS) (Student Wage)

The Commonwealth Partnerships Team is seeking undergraduate students for wage positions as All Virginia (AVA) Ambassadors to support the University’s efforts to engage and support prospective students from high- need communities across Virginia. AVA Ambassadors will gain practical, hands-on administrative and leadership experience through their role. Ambassadors will work to increase engagement with prospective Virginia students and enhance their college-going experience by supporting AVA initiatives in partnership with diverse populations of prospective and current students, community-based organizations (CBO’s), high school staff, and University staff. Under the supervision of Commonwealth Partnerships staff, ambassadors will perform a range of duties, including conducting community outreach to AVA schools, assisting with marketing and communications needs, and working on special projects that support the Commonwealth Partnerships mission.

Commonwealth Partnerships & All Virginia (AVA) 

All Virginia (AVA) is dedicated to helping UVA pursue its vision of being great and good — a University that serves the public, welcomes students from all walks of life, and makes an excellent education affordable for Virginia families. All Virginia is a program of the Commonwealth Partnerships unit within the Enrollment division.  

As a part of the All Virginia team, AVA Ambassadors will further the team’s mission, including: 

• Expanding engagement with college access efforts in schools and communities 

• Ensuring that the steps to apply and enroll at UVA are clear and approachable 

• Sharing the academic opportunities available at UVA and how powerful financial aid puts those opportunities in reach 

• Supporting college completion and career readiness for students from AVA communities 

• Cultivating on-Grounds experiences that are culturally relevant and responsive to the needs of AVA students 

AVA Ambassador Position Description  

Outreach Responsibilities 

• AVA Ambassadors will collaborate with professional staff to create and host initiatives that will intentionally engage with AVA schools and build stronger relationships between AVA schools and the University. Some examples:  

• Provide tours to visiting Commonwealth Partnerships schools  

• Serve on student panels throughout the academic year  

• Support events such as spring group visit days (February 3rd & 24th, March 18th), Days on the Lawn (DOTL), and other relevant Enrollment events 

• Assist with projects that assess the needs of AVA schools and develop a proposal to intentionally engage with them.  

• Potentially visit AVA schools throughout the Commonwealth and engage as an alum of the school 

• Potentially provide FAFSA assistance<