Federal Work Study - Writing Studio Assistant

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

Job summary

The University of Florida is seeking a part-time Student Assistant for the Writing Program's Writing Studio to provide front desk support at Office 1120. The role includes scheduling appointments, assisting with the Penji system, and coordinating tutors.

Ideal candidates should be proficient in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint, with experience in events coordination. This on-campus OPS position offers about 20 hours per week at $15 per hour and requires Federal Work Study eligibility.

Qualifications

• Expertise with MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Experience assisting with front desk operations and coordinating events.
• Federal Work Study eligibility preferred; on-campus employment.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA required for eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Acts as assistant to Writing Studio Coordinator; schedules and cancels appointments using Penji; coordinates tutor meetings.
• Receives inquiries, handles deliveries, maintains supplies, prints materials, and keeps common areas organized.

Skills

MS Word

MS Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Penji

Google Docs

Canva

Job description

Job no: 540838
Work type: Student Ast
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Office/Administrative/Fiscal Support, Student Services
Department: 16940100 - LS-WRITING PGM GENERAL

Classification Title:

Job Description:

The University Writing Program's Writing Studio is seeking a part-time student assistant. This position will provide front desk support to both the University Writing Program and the Writing Studio. The receptionist is assigned to the front desk, performing daily office operational duties such as directing student inquiries and serving as the receptionist for the Writing Studio & UWP Office 1120. These tasks include scheduling student appointments, troubleshooting problems within the Penji system, and assisting in coordinating tutors. Ideal applicants will be familiar with the computer applications Penji, MS Excel, Google Docs PowerPoint, Canva, Outlook, and Word, and will have experience in assisting with special events and conferences.

• Acts as assistant to Writing Studio Coordinator. Provides support for the Writing Studio, scheduling and cancelling appointments using tutor system, Penji, and explaining to students how to use the system. Coordinates appointments to ensure tutors meet with scheduled students. Prints Writing Studio material as needed. Coordinates and troubleshoots with Writing Studio Coordinator.
• Acts as UWP/Writing Studio receptionist,directs student inquiries, receives deliveries and assignments dropped off for teaching assistants. Makes copies, scans and sends faxes along with maintaining paper supply and toner for the copier. Straightens and maintains common areas through-out the day. Assists visitors to the Writing Studio/UWP 1120 Office. File documents according to UWP filing system. Checks and maintains inventory of UWP supplies.
• Other duties as assigned by Writing Studio Coordinator.

The hourly rate is $15 per hour

Required Qualifications

Expertise with MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint

Work Schedule

For Federal Work Study-eligible students, 20 hours a week is preferred. This position is expected to work approximately 20 hours per week, ideally Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. We understand that students have varying class schedules and are open to working with the selected candidate to establish a consistent schedule that accommodates their academic commitments.

Preferred Qualifications:

A high school diploma and two years of appropriate experience. Appropriate college coursework or vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience. Expertise with MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint, as well as, Penji.

This position is open to all Federal Work Study students who are eligible to work on campus and will be employed through student Other Personnel Services (OPS) and must maintain a minimum 3.0 grade point average.

Students should print/screenshot a copy of their Financial Aid Award Page, which contains the Federal Work Study award as proof of FWS eligibility. To locate your Financial Aid Award Page, go to https://one.uf.edu/financialaid/aidyear

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

Health Assessment Required:

Health Assessment Required: No

Advertised: 19 Aug 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 30 Aug 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.