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Student Assistant - Machen Florida Opportunity Scholars

University of Florida

  • Gainesville, FL
  • Today
  • $14 Per Hour

Highlights

Cohort Requirement Support: Provide support in the tracking, management, and reporting of scholar requirements, utilizing data to send early warning notifications, provide alternate assignments, identify at-risk students, and recommend resources to enhance scholar success. Job Description: General Program Support: Provide general support and assistance to MFOS team with scholar engagement (emails, meetings, follow-up etc.), case management, student outreach, signature event support, social media posting etc.

Numbers & Facts

LocationGainesville, FL

Description

The Machen Florida Opportunity Scholars Program (MFOS) is an initiative to ensure first-generation students from low-income families have the resources they need to be academically successful at the University of Florida. The goal of the program is to retain these students and have them graduate at rates equal to or greater than the undergraduate population at large.This role will primarily focus on assisting first-generation, low-income college students through various programs, including the life coach program, workshops, and first-gen advocate programs. The Student Assistant will play a crucial role in empowering these students to succeed academically, develop essential life skills, and navigate the challenges of higher education.The Student Assistant position is a 10-hour per week appointment with occasional after-hour programs or events. This position reports to the Program Coordinator that oversees Scholarship Requirements, Career, and Academic Initiatives within the Machen Florida Opportunity Scholars Program. Regular meetings will be held to discuss progress, strategies, and to ensure alignment with the program's goals.
Classification Title:

Student Assistant

Classification Minimum Requirements:

Make a two-semester commitment to MFOS
• Be available to attend monthly in-services and training meetings throughout each semester
• Commit to working a minimum of 15 hours a week
• Excellent computer skills
• Maintain a 2.0 grade point average
• Attention to detail in composing, editing, and proofreading materials
• Team player who can work independently to achieve a team goal

Job Description:

General Program Support: Provide general support and assistance to MFOS team with scholar engagement (emails, meetings, follow-up etc.), case management, student outreach, signature event support, social media posting etc.

 Workshops and Seminar Support:Collaborate with the Program Coordinator to organize and facilitate workshops that address the needs of MFOS scholars and first-gen students. The Student Assistant will assist in the planning, promotion, and execution of workshops as well as workshop management (grading on Canvas).

Cohort Requirement Support: Provide support in the tracking, management, and reporting of scholar requirements, utilizing data to send early warning notifications, provide alternate assignments, identify at-risk students, and recommend resources to enhance scholar success.

Other duties as assigned: Assist the MFOS team with various tasks and projects as needed to support program objectives.

Expected Salary:

$14.00/hr

Required Qualifications:
  • Be available to attend monthly in-services and training meetings throughout each semester
  • Commit to working a minimum of 15 hours a week
  • Excellent computer skills Maintain a 2.0 grade point average
  • Attention to detail in composing, editing, and proofreading materials
  • Team player who can work independently to achieve a team goal
Preferred:
  • Empathetic and understanding approach to supporting the unique needs of first-gen, low-income, or students from underrepresented backgrounds.
  • Experience in event planning, advising, and student advocacy.
  • Computer literacy (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to connect and build relationships with campus and external partners.
  • Organizational skills and attention to detail for coordinating events, workshops, and meetings.

 

Special Instructions to Applicants:

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

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

Health Assessment Required:No

 

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