CARD Student Assistant

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Position Summary:

Florida Atlantic University is seeking Student Assistant for the Center for Autism & Related Disabilities in Jupiter, FL.

Florida Atlantic University’s Center for Autism & Related Disabilities (CARD) is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Student Assistant (Undergraduate Research Assistant) to support the Autism Program Executive Director with research initiatives and material development. This position offers an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in autism research while contributing to projects that support individuals with autism and related disabilities. The role combines in-person work at the FAU Jupiter College of Education Building with remote work.

Summary of Responsibilities:

• Assist the Autism Program Executive Director with autism-related research projects.
• Conduct literature reviews and university library research to support program initiatives.
• Assist with the development, organization, and preparation of research and educational materials.
• Create and edit documents, presentations, spreadsheets, and reports.
• Support data collection, analysis, and survey-related activities.
• Utilize AI tools and technology to support research and content development.
• Perform other job-related and administrative duties as assigned.

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Minimum Qualifications:

FAU degree-seeking undergraduate student with a minimum of six credit hours (or twelve if international) and a 3.0 GPA required.

Salary:

$18.25 per hour.

College or Department:

College of Education: Center for Autism and Related Disabilities Staff

Location:

John D. MacArthur Campus - Jupiter

Work Days and Hours:

Monday - Friday, part time between the hours of 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., up to 12 hours per week.

Work schedule is flexible and will be arranged around the student's class schedule.

Temporary Student

Application Deadline:

2026-08-13

Special Instructions to Applicant:

This is a part time position.

APPLICATION DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:
Resume
Cover letter

OFFICIAL SEALED TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED:
Final candidate will be required to have official, sealed transcripts and original NACES evaluation, if applicable, sent from their educational institution to Human Resources prior to the start of employment.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENINGS REQUIRED:
Selected candidates must successfully complete and pass all employment screenings prior to the start of employment. Employment screenings may include a criminal background check (level I and level II), motor vehicle check, credit check, reference checks, alcohol, and drug screening check.

REQUEST FOR ACCOMMODATIONS:
Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations may contact the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX at 561-297-3004 or send an email at accommodate@fau.edu. To contact Human Resources, please call 561-297-3057. For communication assistance call 7-1-1.