Afterschool Office Assistant

Florida Atlantic University; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance (PPO/HMO)

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending plans

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

The Pine Jog Environmental Education Center at Florida Atlantic University seeks an Afterschool Office Assistant in West Palm Beach, FL. The role supports afterschool operations for Pine Jog Elementary School, ensuring a safe, healthy environment for children to grow into well‑adjusted youth.

Responsibilities include assisting with program operations, administration, and clerical tasks, maintaining attendance and sign‑in/out processes, and coordinating with staff to implement SACC and summer

Qualifications

• A high school diploma and four years of appropriate experience.
• Experience with school-age childcare programs is a plus.
• Ability to manage attendance and sign-in/out duties.

Responsibilities

• Recommends policy for program operations and advises faculty/administrators in the unit.
• Assist in the development and implementation of a SACC program and summer camp.
• Integrate environmental education and program inventory.
• Maintain Sign-In and Sign-Out Duties.
• Monitor that all parents’ signatures are accurate with names and times.
• Maintain all registrar forms in ProCare and update attendance lists.

Skills

Administrative support

Communication skills

Record-keeping

Education

High school diploma

Tools

ProCare software

Job description

Position Summary

The Pine Jog Environmental Education Center of Florida Atlantic University is seeking an Afterschool Office Assistant - West Palm Beach, FL. Afterschool Office Assistant helps support a quality afterschool program for the students that attend Pine Jog Elementary School. Our goal is to meet the fundamental needs for growth and development for all children attending our program by providing a safe and healthy environment. It is important that children be given the best possible opportunities to grow into healthy, well-adjusted youth. Responsible for assisting with program operations, administration, and clerical support activities.

Summary of Responsibilities

• Recommends policy for program operations and advises faculty/administrators in the unit regarding interpretations, applications, and implementation of new or revised rules, policies, and procedures.


• Assist in the development and implementation of a school-age childcare (SACC) program and summer camp program.


• Integrate environmental education and program inventory.


• Maintain Sign-In and Sign-Out Duties.


• Responsible for monitoring that all parent’s signatures are accurate with names and times.


• Maintain all registrar forms are up to date in our ProCare system.


• Create and review attendance lists.


• Make sure that Accident and Incident Reports supplies are always available and that they are filed away accurately.


• Make sure ELC sign-in and sign-out sheets are submitted in a timely manner.


• Attend meetings conduct observations, participate in the scoring meetings and submit notes to the Director or Assistant Director.


• Negotiate contracts for a variety of services.


• Filing, checking phone and ProCare messages, maintaining program master calendar updates, and performing other job‑related duties as assigned.

Benefits and Perks

• Medical (PPO/HMO $50 per month single & $180 per month family), Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending plans, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and much more.


• State retirement options including tax‑deferred annuities and Roth 403(b) plans.


• State employees Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.


• Sick Leave Pool Program.


• Paid time off (eligible employees) including vacation and sick leave, 1 personal day, 9 paid holidays, and paid winter break (at President’s discretion).


• Paid Community Engagement Volunteer Service Day.


• Employee Educational Scholarship Program (EESP) for eligible Staff/Faculty – Tuition assistance after 6 months of full‑time employment.


• For in‑unit faculty, the EESP program may be extended to spouses and dependent children (eligibility rules apply).

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Minimum Qualifications

A high school diploma and four years of appropriate experience. Appropriate college coursework or vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.

Salary: $17.00 Hourly.

College or Department: COE: Pine Jog Environmental Education Center

Work Days and Hours: Monday – Friday, 9:15 a.m. – 6:15 p.m.

Application Deadline

2026-08-30

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Equal Opportunity Statement

Florida Atlantic University is an equal access/equal opportunity employer that complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination.

Accommodations

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Contact Information

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