Programs Research Assistant – Federal Work-Study

UVA Health

. Build a research and recruitment pipeline for the Culpeper Orange Entrepreneur Workshop .

Posted 9/17/2026part-timeCharlottesville • Virginia • United StatesEntry Level💰 $15 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong research and data collection skills while effectively communicating and organizing information to support community outreach and entrepreneurial initiatives. Engages with entrepreneurs and partners to foster connections and enhance program recruitment efforts.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Research SkillsData CollectionCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsG Suite Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Research SkillsData Collection

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsCuriosityTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

G Suite

Certifications & Qualifications

Federal Work-Study Eligibility

Industry Keywords

EntrepreneurshipCommunity OutreachSmall BusinessCommunity DemographicsEntrepreneur Networks

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build a research and recruitment pipeline for the Culpeper Orange Entrepreneur Workshop
Support the Entrepreneurial Impact Manager serving the Culpeper and Orange communities
Collect and organize data
Research business resources, entrepreneur networks, institutions, and community demographics
Connect with entrepreneurs and community partners
Assist with program recruitment
Organize business leads
Collaborate with the COW Entrepreneurial Impact Manager
Work up to 10 hours per week, including at least one day per week in the office

Requirements

What you’ll need

Current undergraduate UVA student
Federal work-study eligibility required
Strong research and data collection skills
Strong communication and organizational skills
Comfortable reaching out to entrepreneurs and partners via phone and email
Strong technology skills, particularly G Suite
Interest in small business and entrepreneurship
Interest in helping individuals from low-income backgrounds
Interest in community outreach
Curiosity and interest in learning
Interest in working with others and in teams
Resume and cover letter required
Maximum commitment of 10 hours per week
No prior experience required
No licensure required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hands-on experience through data collection, research, community outreach, and program recruitment
Opportunity to explore other areas of CIC and broaden understanding of nonprofits and CDFIs
Meaningful impact on a local community organization supporting small businesses
Professional development through exposure to entrepreneurship and CIC clients
Hybrid work arrangement
Federal work-study student employment