Academic Support Assistant

Florida State University; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida State University is seeking an Academic Support Assistant in Tallahassee, FL. This role provides direct administrative and academic support to the Office of Student Affairs, handling programs such as Orientation, Graduation, Pro Bono, and scholarships.

The position also supports a multi-faceted Summer program and oversees scholarship data management and reporting. The successful candidate will manage front desk duties, assist with event coordination, and help maintain the office

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Two years of experience required.

Responsibilities

• Direct administrative and academic support to the Office of Student Affairs on special programs and projects (Orientation, Graduation, Pro Bono, Professionalism, scholarships).
• Assist with Summer for Undergraduates Program including marketing materials, recruitment strategies, visits, and participant support.
• Support scholarship processes: applications, tracking, evaluation, award data, and communications to fiscal office and students.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Title: Academic Support Assistant
Location: Tallahassee, FL
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 62982
Department: College of Law

Responsibilities

This position provides direct administrative and academic support to the Office of Student Affairs on special programs and projects, including Orientation, Graduation, Pro Bono, Professionalism, and scholarships.

Summer for Undergraduates Program: Works closely with Associate Dean and Director of Student Advancement for Student Affairs on all aspects of this signature program including design and development of marketing materials, identification and implementation of recruitment strategies for program that recruits nationwide, participating in recruiting visits to recruit program participants, working directly with participants in the program.

Scholarships: Provides support and assistance with developing applications for scholarships, tracking responses, evaluating applications for completeness, compiling award data and maintaining database and file system for scholarship awards, preparing award memos to fiscal office, foundation and financial services, preparing award letters to students, monitoring status of awards electronically, coordinating statistical reports of decisions regarding students' eligibility.

Serves as front desk professional in busy Student Advancement Office, related duties include answering telephone inquiries and scheduling appointments and otherwise handling office traffic from current and prospective students, alumni, and law school guests.

Also oversees daily operations of office, including making sure the office is staffed and stocked at all times. Performs other duties as required by the Associate Dean and Director of Student Advancement.

Technology/ Web Site Oversight: Serves as Office of Student Affairs' point person on uses of technology including organization of shared network files; maintaining current information on web site pages, developing databases to track scholarships, Pro Bono, and Summer Program participants data; designing Power Point presentations for various Office programs and functions.

Student Organizations - Provides administrative support to law school's 35+ registered student organizations, including coordinating and tracking membership and registration with main campus and assisting with event planning and promotion.

Coordinate student events, including ordering setup and student collaboration.

Pro Bono Program - Provides administrative support to Assistant Dean/Pro Bono Program Director including maintaining tracking spreadsheets to reflect student hours and sites, updating pre-approved pro bono lists, updating promotional materials, notifying students of pro bono opportunities, planning the annual Pro Bono Fair, prepares reports on student pro bono outcomes, prepares pro bono program orientation presentations, and manages the Student Advancement Canvas site.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent and two years of experience. (Note: post high-school education and/or experience may substitute at a comparable rate.)

University Information

One of the nation's elite research universities, Florida State University preserves, expands, and disseminates knowledge in the sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and professions, while embracing a philosophy of learning strongly rooted in the traditions of the liberal arts and critical thinking. Founded in 1851, Florida State University is the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida. FSU is a community steeped in tradition that fosters research and encourages creativity. At FSU, there’s the excitement of being part of a vibrant academic and professional community, surrounded by people whose ideas are shaping tomorrow’s news!

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Veterans' Preference

Certain service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans, Certain service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans, receive preference and priority, and certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for post secondary educational requirements, in employment by the state and its political subdivisions and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled. Veterans' Preference applies to University Support Personnel System (USPS) positions only.

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Considerations

This is an USPS (University Support Personnel System) position.

This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check.

Equal Employment Opportunity

FSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.