Join Us!

Are you passionate about helping others succeed in college? Are you looking for an opportunity to enhance your leadership skills while making a positive impact on the lives of your fellow students? If so, we invite you to join us as a FILL Peer Mentor or FILL Support Staff student worker!


Interested?

Student workers in The FILL hold paid Federal Work Study positions with flexible scheduling that are recognized by the VCU Peer Leadership Initiative as leadership roles that support student success.

Our positions are posted on VCU Handshake in late summer to hire new staff for the upcoming academic year.

Questions? Contact ucfill@vcu.edu.

FILL Peer Mentor

  • Hold in-person consultations with Focused Inquiry students—and virtual consultations, if desired—to support them on assignments and to connect them to other VCU resources
  • Contribute to the design and implementation of workshops, social events, and other programming for students
  • Create multimedia resources for The FILL

Find us on Handshake! Applications may reopen in late Fall or early Spring depending on staffing needs.

FILL Support Staff

This position serves as an office assistant for University College (UC) and works on-site in The Focused Inquiry Learning Lounge (The FILL) in Harris Hall, Room 5116. We seek students with friendly, professional, positive attitudes and dedicated, detail-oriented work ethic with excellent customer service skills and the ability to work with diverse populations.

Find us on Handshake! Applications may reopen in late or early Spring depending on staffing needs.

Empower Peers

As a member of the FILL Staff, you will be a role model and a source of inspiration for students who are just beginning their academic journey.

Develop Skills

FILL staff develop leadership skills and gain valuable work experience that will enhance your resume.

Strengthen Community

By building relationships with fellow students, FILL staff create a supportive and inclusive environment that fosters academic and personal growth.