Support Services Specialist - External Affairs, Melbourne

Eastern Florida State College is currently seeking applications for two (2) part-time positions of Support Services Specialist on the Melbourne Campus in Melbourne, Florida

Salary & Benefit

The hourly rate is $15.00. This position has been approved for up to 28 hours per week. This position is eligible for regular part-time benefits (i.e. vacation, life insurance, etc.).

Position Concept

The Support Services Specialist will provide customer service to all Student Union guests, including students, family members and faculty/staff. New students and returning students will utilize the specialist to guide them to the appropriate resources located within the Union. The specialist will provide information regarding various services, offices and departments on campus and college-wide, and will provide students and the public with information regarding campus activities and events. The specialist will provide direct support, both administratively and operationally, for Student Housing and Student Union needs.

Minimum Qualifications

The following minimum qualifications for this position must be met before any applicant will be considered:

• High School diploma or GED.
• One to two years of experience working in a College setting or Business Office.
• Experience in an administrative assistant/clerical position.
• Strong communication skills both orally and in writing.
• Strong time management and customer service skills.
• Strong ability to multi-task and work in a fast pace environment.
• Ability to work in a diverse community and meet the needs of diverse student population.
• Valid Florida Motor Vehicle Operator's license required.
• These positions will require successful fingerprinting and the candidates chosen will be required to pay the associated fee (currently $36.00). This fingerprinting fee ($36.00) is non-refundable.
• Understanding of and commitment to Equal Access/Equal Opportunity
• Official transcripts of all collegiate work will be required to be considered beyond the application phase*
• High School Diploma or GED or transcripts or official transcripts of all collegiate work (as appropriate for the position) must be sent directly from the attended institution to the Human Resources Office prior to the first day of employment. All foreign degrees must have a course-by-course official evaluation and translation sent to the Human Resources Office directly from an evaluation company affiliated with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc.

Minimum physical qualifications:

• Ability to sit at a desk and view a display screen for extended periods of time.
• Ability to occasionally lift, push, pull and/or move up to 40 pounds.
• to access, input, and retrieve information and/or data from a computer.

Notes

Applications will be accepted from October 15, 2025, through October 29, 2025; however, the College reserves the right to extend or conclude searches without notice. Applications must be submitted prior to 5:00 p.m. on the closing day. This is a covered position under Chapter 295 Florida Statutes, which provides for Veterans' Preference in employment for eligible veterans and eligible spouses of veterans.