Part-time Tech Digital Art (Student Intern)

Job Title: Part-time Tech Digital Art (Student Intern)

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Employee Category: Part-time 12-month Employee

Salary Schedule: Hourly

Salary Range: $15 - $20 per hour

Job Code: INTPRG 114/2840

Immediate Supervisor: Director of Programming

Office Location: UVA Lynx Den

Work Schedule: This position will be on-site 4 days per week

Position Summary

The position of STEM student intern provides an opportunity for students to gain valuable hands-on experience in the STEM field. You will work alongside experienced engineers to contribute to the development and implementation of software/hardware solutions. Student interns occasionally provide event support when students, staff, and families attend UVA-sponsored or hosted events. The student will work in accordance with all applicable laws, guidelines, and UVA policies. This position works up to 20 hours per week.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Participate in the software/hardware development lifecycle, including coding, debugging, and testing.
• Act as a Teaching Assistant.
• Assist with research and development of new technologies and tools.
• Collaborate with engineers and other team members to design and implement software/hardware solutions.
• Document code and technical processes.
• May participate in other software engineering tasks as assigned.
• Able to communicate technical problems/solutions in a clear and concise manner that can be understood by a student and their corresponding grade level.
• Additional responsibilities as directed.
  
  

Office Support

• Greet persons entering the office, determine the nature and purpose of the visit and direct or escort the visitors to specific destinations.
• Operate campus telephone lines to answer, screen, or forward calls; this includes: providing information, taking messages, or scheduling appointments.
• Provide information about the organization, such as the location of departments or offices, employees within the organization, or services provided.
• Collect, sort, distribute, or prepare mail, messages, or courier deliveries.
• Maintain storage areas.
• Perform the process of opening and closing the office when needed.
  
  

Event Support

• Greet and register visitors.
• Distribute information and explain admission and registration processes and operations.
• Be service-oriented by actively looking for ways to help staff and visitors
• Travels occasionally to support statewide mandated test administration and to participate in student-sponsored events.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Experience in programming and problem-solving
• Current student at an accredited College or University.
• Must be in good standing (Cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher)
  
  

Minimum Education Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in at least 9-semester units or 12 quarter units at an accredited college or university. Enrollment must be maintained throughout the course of employment, except for summer and winter breaks.
• For registered college students with a permanent disability, the minimum unit requirement is waived.
• A student in his/her final semester/quarter who needs less than 9 semester units or 12 quarter units to graduate with a four-year degree, needs only be enrolled part-time with written verification from the registrar of upcoming graduation as proof.
• Student Interns must submit their grades and maintain a cumulative 2.0 GPA each semester for continued employment.
  
  

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Student Focus: Understands and prioritizes the needs of students, making decisions with their best interests in mind. Cultivates an organizational culture that fosters strong relationships with students.
• Professional Decorum: Exhibits appropriate, respectful behavior and etiquette in a professional setting, maintaining a positive attitude at all times. Upholds the standards of professionalism in all interactions.
• Servant Leadership: Serves and supports others with empathy and active listening, assisting in developing other leaders. Prioritizes team members and creates a positive, inclusive work environment.
• Adaptability: Adjusts effectively to changing circumstances, processes, requirements, or technologies. Navigates an ever-changing world with ease, demonstrating flexibility and resilience.
• Organization: Remains focused on priorities, meets deadlines, and accomplishes tasks systematically. Designs systems to support all work levels and workflows, ensuring efficiency and productivity.
• Compassion/Empathy: Understands and shares the feelings of colleagues or employees by demonstrating active listening, using emotional intelligence, and offering assistance. Promotes a supportive and understanding workplace culture.
• Problem Solving: Identifies challenges and develops effective solutions through reasoning and strategic thinking. Employs innovative approaches to overcome obstacles and achieve goals.
• Soft Skills: Possesses personal attributes and interpersonal abilities that enhance efficient communication and collaboration while maintaining emotional balance. Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills in all professional interactions.
• Action Orientation: Results-driven and proactive, making data-informed decisions to achieve goals with a focus on student outcomes. Takes initiative to drive progress and achieve results.
• Team Development, Collaboration, and Coordination: Fosters shared goals that build trust, support, and communication. Encourages cross-departmental collaboration and coordination on tasks or projects to enhance teamwork and achieve common objectives.
• Self-Awareness: Recognizes personal strengths and weaknesses, balancing them effectively with team members' strengths. Actively seeks constructive feedback and looks for opportunities for self-development, promoting a culture of continuous improvement.
  
  

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here represent those an employee typically performs in this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to sit; stand; walk; reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift or move up to 15 pounds.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here represent those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Criminal Background Check

Employment is contingent on a satisfactory criminal background check.

Disclaimers

This job description summarizes the essential job duties, responsibilities, and qualifications to clarify the general nature and scope of this job position’s role in the organization. The job description does not list every task that an employee may be expected to perform. An employee assigned an unlawful duty or task should report the assignment to the Office of Human Resources. This job description does not list job duties or responsibilities in any order of importance.

All UVA employees, regardless of their classification or position, are employed on an at-will basis. This means that each employee’s employment is terminable at the will of the employer or the school at any time, with or without cause, and with or without notice. No officer, agent, representative, or employee of UVA has any authority to enter into any agreement with any employee or applicant for employment other than on an at-will basis.

University View Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.