Student Administrative Assistant—McGuire Center

University of Florida; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Florida seeks a reliable UF student to provide administrative support to the Lepidoptera Center director. The role involves coordinating calendars, organizing travel receipts, and tracking deadlines, with approximately 10–15 hours per week on the Main Campus in Gainesville.

Compensation is $17–$20 per hour, depending on experience, and the position offers flexible scheduling around class times while gaining hands-on office experience in a museum-affiliated research setting.

Qualifications

• Current UF student.
• Experience with Outlook, Excel, and Word.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating calendars and meetings.
• Organizing travel receipts and reimbursement documentation.
• Tracking deadlines and follow-up tasks.

Skills

Attention to detail

Tools

Outlook

Excel

Word

Job description

Job no: 541730
Work type: Student Ast
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Office/Administrative/Fiscal Support, Student Services
Department: 56021300 - NH-LEPIDOPTERA

Classification Title

STU AST-NON-CLERICAL & ADMIN

Job Description

The McGuire Center for Lepidoptera & Biodiversity at the Florida Museum of Natural History is seeking a highly organized, dependable UF student to provide administrative support to the Center’s director, Dr. Akito Kawahara.

• Coordinating calendars and meetings
• Organizing travel receipts and reimbursement documentation
• Tracking deadlines and follow-up tasks

Approximately 10-15 hours/week, with flexibility around classes.

Located at the McGuire Center, Gainesville.

$17-20/hour, depending on experience

Required Qualifications

• Current UF student
• Experience with Outlook, Excel, and Word

Preferred

• Strong attention to detail
• Discretion with confidential information
• Ability to work independently

Advertised: 20 Oct 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

Applications close: 06 Nov 2026 Eastern Standard Time

The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.