Newell Hall Student Assistant

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

Job summary

University of Florida is seeking Student Employees within Newell Hall to support front-desk operations and campus resources. The role is open to students eligible to work on campus, employed through OPS or FWS, and requires maintaining a 2.0 GPA.

Positions are part-time, up to 20 hours per week, with shifts in the evenings and weekends. The role emphasizes customer service, ambassadorial duties for Newell Hall and the Reitz Union, and adherence to safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Open to UF students eligible to work on campus with OPS or FWS.
• Maintain a 2.0 GPA requirement.
• Registered students employed part-time up to 20 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist visitors with directions around Newell Hall and campus.
• Assist with management of facility spaces and equipment.
• Distribute and manage check-out study materials.
• Complete rounds, restock supplies, and clean spaces.
• Provide shift reports and assist in opening/closing procedures.
• Commit to working 10 or more hours per week.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Professionalism

Punctuality

Shift flexibility

Job description

Job no: 541826
Work type: Student Ast
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Student Services
Department: 05900100 - RU-SA-NEWELL HALL

Classification Title:

STU AST-NON-CLERICAL & ADMIN

This position is open to all students who are eligible to work on campus and will be employed through student Other Personnel Services (OPS) or Federal Work-Study (FWS) and must maintain a 2.0 grade point average. Registered students are employed on a part-time basis, up to 20 hours per week.

Job Description:

Student Employees within Newell Hall in this position must:

• Be a current UF degree seeking student registered at a minimum of 6 credit hours per semester
• Respond to and assist with emergency situations and building evacuations per department procedures or as instructed by building management staff
• Provide exceptional customer service while maintaining a high level of professionalism
• Demonstrate a desire and willingness to learn in a fast-paced team-oriented environment
• Establish an exemplary work ethic by being proactive, self-motivated, and dependable
• Participate in all scheduled meetings, trainings, and evaluations
• Act as an ambassador for Newell Hall and the Reitz Union as well as the University of Florida, providing accurate information and campus resources

Position Specific Responsibilities:

• Availability to work shifts in the evenings and all day on the weekends
• Greet and assist visitors by providing directions on locations throughout Newell Hall, campus, and other various destinations
• Assist with management of facility spaces and equipment, ensuring facility-related concerns are promptly reported and resolved
• Distribute and manage check-out study materials for patrons to utilize in Newell Hall
• Complete rounds of assigned spaces including restocking supplies and cleaning spaces (e.g. wiping tables, vacuuming, removing trash), and completing other assigned tasks
• Provide assistance to patrons as needed regarding lost and found items
• Provide shift reports of daily activities, supplies utilized, and other related information
• Assist in the completion of opening and/or closing procedures of the building
• Complete all training requirements upon being hired in a timely fashion
• Ability to commit to working 10 or more hours per week
• Other duties as assigned

$15.00/HR

Required Qualifications:

This position is open to all students who are eligible to work on campus and will be employed through student Other Personnel Services (OPS) or Federal Work-Study (FWS) and must maintain a 2.0 grade point average. Registered students are employed on a part-time basis, up to 20 hours per week.

Preferred:

• Proficient with verbal and written communication
• Attention to professionalism, dependability, and timeliness
• Ability to work shifts during the early morning, evenings, and weekends
• CPR and First Aid Certified, or willing to obtain

Availability Needed:

• Monday through Thursday: 8am - 11pm
• Friday through Sunday: 8am - 8pm

Health Assessment Required:

Health Assessment Required: No

The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.