Student Assistant

Florida Atlantic University; Boca Raton (FL); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Florida Atlantic University’s Center for Online and Continuing Education (COCE) is seeking several undergraduate student workers to support eLearning initiatives in Boca Raton, FL. You will interact with clients, provide basic technical support, and assist with course and media content creation and accessibility.

Responsibilities include helping faculty in Canvas, managing live webinar sessions, video editing, and data reporting.

Qualifications

• Degree-seeking undergraduate student with a minimum of six credit hours (or twelve if international) and a 2.0 GPA.
• Must have reliable high-speed internet at home and reliable transportation.
• An interest in and respect for the unique creative environment at FAU’s COCE.
• Ability to interact successfully in a collaborative team environment; strong written and verbal communication.
• Familiarity with Premiere Pro, Camtasia, Photoshop, After Effects, Animate, Illustrator.
• Interest in media, education, project management, and emerging interactive technologies.

Responsibilities

• Provide premier customer service.
• Support faculty in Canvas.
• Assist with making course and media content accessible.
• Assist with progress and data reports.
• Assist in course design and development.
• Setup and manage weekly live webinar sessions.
• Manage video studio, labs and equipment.
• Assist with on location video shoots.
• Assist with video editing.
• Assist with social media content creation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Typing skills

Microsoft Office

Technical support

Video editing

Premiere Pro

Camtasia

Photoshop

After Effects

Animate

Illustrator

VR/AR

Education

Degree-seeking undergraduate student

Tools

Canvas LMS

WebEx

Google Drive

Job description

Position Summary

The Center for Online and Continuing Education (COCE) at Florida Atlantic University is seeking several undergraduate student workers to assist with eLearning initiatives - Boca Raton, FL. With over 30,000 students from all 50 states and over 180 countries, 21 intercollegiate teams, 180 plus degree programs, and an administration that thrives on discovery and excellence, FAU is pushing the boundaries of higher education. Florida Atlantic's faculty and staff are trailblazers and innovators with a passion for finding creative solutions while advancing science, art, and technology in all disciplines. Our work environment is a hub of cultures from across the nation and the world, making FAU a place where collaboration flourishes. Candidates must have the desire to learn various technologies, demonstrate good typing skills, and acquire a basic knowledge of Microsoft Office. Within this position, it is required to interact with clients and provide basic technical support. This is a unique career development opportunity for those interested in media, education, project management, business analytics, and emerging interactive technologies.

Duties include:

• Provide premier customer service
• Support faculty in Canvas
• Assist with making course and media content accessible
• Assist with progress and data reports
• Assist in course design and development
• Setup and manage weekly live webinar sessions
• Manage video studio, labs and equipment
• Assist with on location video shoots
• Assist with video editing
• Assist with social media content creation
• Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Degree-seeking undergraduate student with a minimum of six credit hours (or twelve if international) and a 2.0 GPA. Must have reliable high-speed internet at home. Must have reliable transportation. An interest in and respect for the unique creative environment at FAU’s Center for Online and Continuing Education. An ability to interact successfully in a collaborative team environment. Attention to detail and organizational skills. Ability to work independently given departmental policies and guidelines. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Integrity, punctuality, and dependability. Ability to align personal career goals to responsibilities within the COCE environment. Motivation and interest in learning and using new technologies and software (visual skills, graphics, etc.) Premiere Pro, Camtasia, Photoshop, After Effects, Animate, Illustrator, etc. Emerging Technologies (VR/AR, etc.) Customer Service/Public Relations. Troubleshooting PCs. Light Lifting Required.

Preferred skills include the following, but not limited to:

• Basic Office Skills (filing, typing, phone etiquette, photocopying, etc.)
• Knowledge of (or willing to learn) Microsoft Office, Google Drive, Video production workflows, WebEx, and Canvas LMS
• Research Skills (internet search, organization of information, data entry, cataloging, etc.)
• Management Skills (events, scheduling, maintaining inventory, etc.)
• Media Production (photography, audio, video production)

Salary

$15.00 per hour

Location

Boca Raton

Work Days and Hours

Maximum Hours a Week: 20 hours when class is in session. This can be done during normal business hours. Monday - Friday, 8 a.m.- 5 p.m.

Application Deadline

2026-05-29

Special Instructions to Applicant

This recruitment has been reopened; all previous applicants are still under consideration and need not reapply. This position may close without prior notice. Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodation, please call 561-297-3057. 711 Successful completion of a background check, which may include a motor vehicle check, credit check, fingerprinting or additional screening, is required for the selected candidate prior to the start date. A cover letter and resume are required for this position. Make sure to attach these required documents in the Attachments section of the application. Any missing required documents will result in disqualification.

About Us

Florida Atlantic University is Where Tomorrow Begins. As a nationally recognized Carnegie R1 research institution and one of only 13 universities nationwide to also hold Carnegie designations for Opportunity and Community Engagement, Florida Atlantic is advancing discovery, driving economic growth, and preparing graduates to lead in a rapidly changing world. As South Florida's Hometown University, Florida Atlantic serves as a destination for learning, culture, athletics, and community engagement. Through NCAA Division I athletics, world-class performing arts and cultural events, public lectures, gallery exhibitions, environmental education programs, and one of the nation's largest Osher Lifelong Learning Institutes, Florida Atlantic welcomes thousands of residents, visitors, and learners to its campuses each year. From inspiring environmental education programs to providing enriching experiences for retirees, professionals, families, and sports fans, Florida Atlantic is deeply connected to the communities it serves. Through these experiences and partnerships, the university helps strengthen the region's cultural vitality, workforce, economy and quality of life.

Equal Opportunity & Accommodation

Florida Atlantic University is an equal access/equal opportunity employer that complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination. If you require an accommodation to participate in any part of the recruitment process, please contact Florida Atlantic’s Office of Civil Rights and Title IX at 561-297-3004 or send an email to [e-mail].

Regulatory Information

Florida Statute 1010.35 - Screening Foreign Researchers Pursuant to Florida law, any applicant or student seeking employment in a research or research-related support position who is a citizen of a foreign country and not a permanent resident of the U.S., or who is a citizen or permanent resident but is affiliated with or has had at least 1 year of employment or training in China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, Cuba, Venezuela, or Syria is subject to additional screening. Applicants meeting those criteria will be required to provide the following information before any offer of employment can be made: every institution of higher education attended; all previous employment since the applicant’s 18th birthday; list of all published material, current and pending research funding from any source, including details about the research, your role, funding source, and amount; list and description of any non-university professional activities; any affiliation with an institution or program in a foreign country. Selected applicants will be required to provide additional information per the Statute, including a complete copy of your passport; and, if available, the most recently submitted DS-160 (Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application).