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Temporary & Wage

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The Talent Flexibility Team supports the University’s Academic Division, Medical Center, UVA Physicians Group, and Foundations/Associations. We provide recruitment and hiring support for all temps, students, staff wage and faculty wage employment types. In addition, the Pipelines & Pathways team is committed to helping you get through the door at UVA and into employment with opportunities for upward mobility. Our team can work with you each step of the way to ensure your success as you navigate your career journey with UVA.

UVA Temps

Your next career opportunity is waiting! As a temporary employee, enjoy the flexibility to explore a variety of assignments while building your professional skills in higher education. Temp assignments can be both short or long term in part-time or full-time positions. It is a great way to showcase your talents and learn more about working at the University. You get internal status and gain invaluable University and UVA systems knowledge and experience as a temp. You may receive an offer for a benefitted full-time position which comes with excellent job security and benefits.

We offer a range of temporary jobs from entry level to specialized positions across all schools, units, departments, UVA Health, University Physician’s Group, and affiliated foundations. Our temps are flexible, adaptable, dependable, and committed. A temp position is the best way to get your foot in the door with UVA. Start your application today!

Student, Staff Wage, and Faculty Wage

The Student, Staff Wage, and Faculty Wage Team (SSFW) recruits and hires exceptional candidates for various wage positions for the University’s Academic Division. Staff Wage Employees are hired to perform a short-term work assignment or a work assignment with irregular hours.  Staff Wage Employees are ineligible for leave or other benefits and are typically paid an hourly rate. Faculty Wage Employees are hired to complete a short-term and/or part-time academic work assignment, such as teaching one or more courses for one or two academic terms. Faculty wage employees are not eligible for leave or other benefits and are paid a lump-sum over a fixed period. Wage employees are limited to 1500 hours of work in a year.

Student wage assignments may be short or long term and typically offer up to 20 hours per week. Current UVA Students seeking employment should visit the University Career Center where they can search available openings on Handshake and connect with a Career Counselor.  Additional information related to student employment and the requirements for eligibility are available on the HR website.