Federal Work Study-Student Assistant (Communications & Administrative Support)

University Of Florida; Gainesville, Northern (FL, KY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Florida invites applications for Federal Work Study- Student Assistant (Communications & Administrative Support) on Main Campus in Gainesville. The role supports marketing, website updates, content creation, and event coordination within the AG-PLANT PATHOLOGY department.

The position requires at least 10 hours per week, a 2.5 GPA, and eligibility for Federal Work Study; role emphasizes strong written/verbal communication and detail-oriented administrative tasks in a higher

Qualifications

• Must maintain a 2.5 GPA.
• Able to work a minimum of 10 hours per week.
• Must receive or be eligible to receive Federal Work Study.

Responsibilities

• Assist Marketing and Communications Specialist with updating and maintaining the department website.
• Create and edit photos, graphics, and other visual materials using Adobe Photoshop and Canva.
• Assist with developing and publishing content for departmental social media platforms (Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook).
• Support departmental communications efforts, including drafting announcements and promotional content.
• Assist with planning and supporting departmental events, seminars, meetings, and outreach activities.
• Perform data entry, filing, document preparation, and other general office tasks.

Skills

Communication

Marketing

Public relations

Social media management

Content development

CMS familiarity

Graphic design

Photo editing

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Canva

Job description

Federal Work Study-Student Assistant (Communications & Administrative Support)

Job no: 540964
Work type: Student Ast
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Communications/Public Relations/Marketing, Office/Administrative/Fiscal Support
Department: 60190000 - AG-PLANT PATHOLOGY

Classification Title:

Federal Work Study- Student Assistant (Communications & Administrative Support)

• Must maintain a 2.5-grade point average.
• Able to work a minimum of 10 hours per week
• Must receive or be eligible to receive Federal Work Study

Job Description:

• Assist the Marketing and Communications Specialist with updating and maintaining the department website.
• Create and edit photos, graphics, and other visual materials using software such as Adobe Photoshop and Canva.
• Assist with developing and publishing content for departmental social media platforms, including Instagram, LinkedIn, and Facebook.
• Support departmental communications efforts, including drafting announcements, and promotional content.
• Assist with planning and supporting departmental events, seminars, meetings, and outreach activities.
• Perform data entry, filing, document preparation, and other general office tasks.

$15.00 hour

Required Qualifications:

• Must maintain a 2.5-grade point average.
• Able to work a minimum of 10 hours per week
• Must receive or be eligible to receive Federal Work Study

Preferred:

• Demonstrated interest in communications, marketing, public relations and scientific research.
• Experience with, or willingness to learn, website maintenance using a content management system (CMS).
• Basic graphic design and photo-editing experience.
• Experience managing or creating content for social media platforms.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Previous office, administrative, customer service, or communications experience preferred.
• Ability to work independently while also contributing effectively in a team environment.
• Professionalism, reliability, and a positive customer-service-oriented attitude.

This position is ideal for students interested in gaining experience in communications, marketing, event coordination, and office administration within a higher education and research environment.

Health Assessment Required:

Health Assessment Required: No

Advertised: 14 Aug 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 28 Aug 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

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The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.