Student Assistant - Machen Florida Opportunity Scholars

University of Florida

  • Gainesville, Florida
  • 2 days ago

    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, Florida
    Websitehr.ufl.edu/_pageup/favicon.ico

    Description

    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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