Federal Work Study - Student Assistant (Office Assistant)

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

Job summary

The University of Florida’s History Department is seeking an undergraduate student assistant to support faculty and staff with clerical tasks at the Main Campus in Gainesville. Expect ongoing work through Spring 2027, with possible extension based on performance and funding. Duties include office moves, data entry, phone routing and visitor greeting.

Position pays $15.00 per hour and requires lifting up to 25 pounds, dependable scheduling, and professional conduct during normal business hours.

Qualifications

• Available to commit 8 or more hours per week during normal business hours.
• Ability to manage time and commitments including scheduled work hours.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions.
• Must be able to lift 25 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Lifting and moving boxes of books and records.
• Assisting with office moves for faculty members.
• Answering and routing a multiline phone.
• Greeting and directing visitors.
• Data entry, filing and scanning.
• Handling and processing of mail/packages.
• Maintaining office supplies and equipment.
• Assisting with department events.

Skills

Time management

Detail oriented

Professionalism

Education

Undergraduate student status

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Federal Work Study - Student Assistant (Office Assistant)

Apply now Job no: 540898
Work type: Student Ast
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Office/Administrative/Fiscal Support, Student Services
Department: 16280000 - LS-HISTORY

Classification Title:

STU AST-Clerical & Admin

N/A

Job Description:

The Department of History is seeking an undergraduate student assistant who is eligible to work immediately with the expectation to continue through Spring 2027, assisting department faculty and staff with office transitions and general clerical duties. Based on performance and continuance of funding, this employment opportunity cand be extended into future semesters. Applicants must be able to commit to working 8 or more hours per week and must be dependable, detail oriented, and exhibit professionalism.

This position will assist faculty and office staff and report directly to the Office Manager.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Lifting and moving boxes of books and records
• Assisting with office moves for faculty members
• Answering and routing a multiline phone
• Greeting and directing visitors
• Data entry, filing and scanning
• Handling and processing of mail/packages
• Maintaining office supplies and equipment
• Assisting with department events

$15.00 per hour

Required Qualifications:

Available to commit 8 or more hours per week during normal business hours

Ability to manage time and commitments including scheduled work hours

Ability to follow detailed instructions

Must be able to lift 25 pounds

Preferred:

Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office

Ability to work independently with minimum supervision

Excellent organizational and problem solving skills

Health Assessment Required:

Health Assessment Required: No

Advertised: 14 Aug 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 31 Aug 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

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