Student Assistant

University Of Florida; Gainesville, Northern (FL, KY); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Florida is seeking a part-time Student Assistant to provide administrative support for the MPH program within the College of Public Health and Health Professions.

Responsibilities include replying to informational requests via email and voicemail, assisting with admissions processes, taking meeting notes, tracking attendance, supporting events, and collaborating with MPH staff to update content on the program website and Canvas.

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate will have strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail and a collaborative, team-oriented approach.
• Experience with WordPress, Slate, and Canvas from an instructor or facilitator perspective is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Respond to informational requests via email and voicemail.
• Assist with admissions processes, including application preparation and onboarding.
• Take meeting notes and track attendance; support events; update program website and Canvas content.

Skills

WordPress

Slate

Canvas

Job description

Job no: 540971
Work type: Student Ast
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Office/Administrative/Fiscal Support
Department: 33010000 - HP-OFFICE OF THE DEAN

Classification Title:

Student Assistant

Job Description:

The person in this position will primarily provide administrative support for the Master of Public Health (MPH) program, with the College of Public Health and Health Professions. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, responding to informational requests via email and voicemail; assisting with admissions processes, including application preparation and onboarding; taking meeting notes; tracking attendance; supporting events; and collaborating with MPH staff to manage and update content on the program website and Canvas.

$15.00 per hour

Required Qualifications:

Preferred:

The ideal candidate will possess strong written and verbal communication skills, exceptional attention to detail, and a collaborative, team-oriented approach. Experience with WordPress, Slate, and Canvas from an instructor or facilitator perspective is preferred but not required.

This is a part-time position expected to work 10-15 hours in the fall, expected to increase to 10-20 hours in the spring.

Health Assessment Required:

Health Assessment Required: No

Advertised: 14 Aug 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 28 Aug 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.