About the role#
The University of Florida is hiring a Student Assistant to support office operations and student services at the Jacksonville campus. This role involves a variety of administrative tasks, event support, and direct interaction with the campus community.
What you'll do#
- Greet students, faculty, staff, and visitors while answering phones and responding to inquiries.
- Manage daily building operations, including walkthroughs, restocking supplies, managing inventory, and reporting facility concerns.
- Support recruitment by scheduling appointments, conducting tours, and preparing materials.
- Handle administrative duties such as data entry, document preparation, proofreading, filing, and record maintenance.
- Assist with university events, including setup, guest check-in, registration, and breakdown.
- Take on special projects as assigned.
What you'll need#
- A high school diploma.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a focus on customer service.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks, follow instructions, and work independently.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and reliability.
- Comfort interacting with a diverse group of people in a professional setting.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and follow university policies.
- Previous experience in customer service, office administration, or event support is preferred.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications and general office procedures is preferred.
- Experience with data entry, proofreading, or managing phone lines is preferred.
- An interest in higher education or student services is a plus.
Location & details#
- Location: Jacksonville, Florida.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: $15.00 per hour.
- Employment Type: Full-time student assistant position.
About University of Florida
The University of Florida is a public research university based in Gainesville. It operates as a land-grant institution with a focus on education, research, and innovation. Founded in 1853, the school serves as the oldest and largest university in the state. It maintains a diverse range of academic programs and employs over 31,000 staff members.
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