Federal Work Study Advising Assistant

Classification Title:

FWS- STU AST-CLERICAL & ADMIN

Classification Minimum Requirements:

Be a current University of Florida full-time student in good standing with the University

Qualify for the Federal Work-Study (FWS) Program in Fall and Spring

Ability to dedicate 10-15 hours per week

Job Description:

The student assistant position in FYCS is for a Part-Time (10-20 hours based on work permit) Federal Work Study Student to work in the advising office. Family, Youth and Community Sciences (FYCS) is an applied social science department that provides education and experience for careers in human services, community development, cooperative extension, and youth professions.

Description of possible duties:

Assisting with departmental events

Answer phone calls, take messages, and return phone calls

Assist with administrative tasks

Receive visitors and answers basic questions from students

Maintain confidentiality of student and/or employee records

Office duties such as scanning, copying, and mailing

Run clerical errands on campus

Word processing, editing, transcribing, proofreading, data entry, etc.

Document preparation

Assist in creating documents or presentations for internal or external department needs

Other duties as assigned

Expected Salary:

$15.00/hour

Required Qualifications:

Be a current University of Florida full-time student in good standing with the University

Qualify for the Federal Work-Study (FWS) Program in Fall and Spring

Ability to dedicate 10-15 hours per week

Preferred:

Fine attention to detail, professionalism, dependability and effective communication skills

Ability to work as a team member

Prior customer service skills are preferred

Demonstrated communication, organizational and leadership skills

Effective interpersonal communication skills

Self-starter; self-motivated; timely

Experience using Microsoft Office, Excel, & Outlook

Special Instructions to Applicants:

In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter and resume.

ALL students applying to this position must submit current UF Federal Work Study Award stating proof of Federal Work Study. Students seeking FWS employment should print/screenshot a copy of their Financial Aid Award Page, which contains the Federal Work Study award as proof of FWS eligibility.

To locate your Financial Aid Award Page, go to https://one.uf.edu/financialaid/aidyear.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

Health Assessment Required: No