FWS Student Assistant

University Of Florida; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 17,047 - 24,280; Part time

Job summary

The University of Florida is seeking a Student Assistant - Non-Clerical & Admin to support the Department of LS-RELIGION on Main Campus in Gainesville. The role focuses on front desk coverage, newsletter assistance, and social media updates, with a friendly, professional approach.

Open to current UF students eligible for Federal Work Study, you will work part-time (up to 20 hours/week) at $15.00/hour, and must maintain a 2.0 GPA. Applications require a cover letter, resume, and schedule/aid page.

Qualifications

• Must maintain a 2.0 GPA.
• Students employed part-time up to 20 hours per week.
• Employment through Federal Work-Study.
• Submit cover letter, resume, and a copy of class schedule and Financial Aid Award Page.

Responsibilities

• Providing front desk coverage, greeting visitors and directing inquiries.
• Assisting with creation and distribution of the department newsletter.
• Managing and updating the department’s social media pages.
• Providing general administrative support, including organizing files and handling correspondence.
• Assisting with special projects as assigned.
• Triaging and directing questions to the appropriate faculty or staff.

Skills

Front desk coverage

Customer service

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Professional attitude

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

Job no: 540707
Work type: Student Ast
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Communications/Public Relations/Marketing, Office/Administrative/Fiscal Support, Humanities
Department: 16420000 - LS-RELIGION

Classification Title

Student Assistant - Non-Clerical & Admin

Current UF student and eligible for Federal Work Study.

Job Description

The Student Assistant supports the daily administrative operations of the department by providing exceptional customer service and assisting faculty, staff, students, and visitors.

Primary Responsibilities

• Providing front desk coverage, greeting visitors, and directing inquiries.
• Assisting with the creation and distribution of the department newsletter.
• Managing and updating the department’s social media pages.
• Providing general administrative support, including organizing files and handling correspondence.
• Assisting with special projects as assigned.
• Triaging and directing questions to the appropriate faculty or staff members.

$15.00/hour

Required Qualifications

This position is open to all students who are eligible to work on campus and will be employed through Federal Work-Study.

To be considered, you must upload your cover letter, resume, and a copy of your class schedule and Financial Aid Award Page. To locate your Financial Aid Award Page, go tohttps://one.uf.edu/financialaid/aidyear .

• Must maintain a 2.0-grade point average.
• Students are employed on a part-time basis, up to 20 hours per week
• Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

Preferred

• Proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel
• Ability to pay attention to detail
• Excellent organizational skills
• Positive, friendly and professional attitude
• Reliable, good follow through

Health Assessment Required

Health Assessment Required: No.

Advertised: 23 Jul 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 22 Aug 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

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The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.