Student Employee - SFS Systems Student Worker

SEU; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

SEU's Student Financial Services department is seeking student workers for the 2026-2027 school year. Returning SEU students, including freshmen, may apply for a part-time position.

Hours will vary with the school schedule and total hours are capped for regular and international students. Responsibilities include clerical tasks, front desk duties, scanning confidential documents, and supporting the SFS Systems Team with PowerFAIDS and related projects.

Qualifications

• Must be a returning Southeast University student; freshmen encouraged to apply.
• Part-time schedule; total hours limited for regular and international students.
• This job will remain open until positions are filled.

Responsibilities

• Clerical and administrative duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Scanning confidential documentation and front desk duties.
• Assist SFS Systems Team with scanning, shredding prep, and projects.
• Use Excel for project data and PowerFAIDS/Jenzabar systems for statuses.

Skills

Google Suite

MS Office Suite

Time management

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

High School/GED

Some college

Tools

Google Suite

PowerFAIDS

Jenzabar

Excel

Job description

Student Employee - SFS Systems Student Worker

FL - Main Campus - Lakeland, FL 33801

Overview

Level

Entry

Position Type

Seasonal/Temporary

Job Shift

Day

High School/GED

Travel Percentage

None

Category

Description

JOB SUMMARY

SEU's Student Financial Services department is seeking student workers for the 2026-2027 school year (Fall semester). Applicants must be a returning Southeast University student (freshmen are encouraged to apply) and available to work a part-time schedule. Please note that this job will be open until positions are filled.Total hours accumulated cannot exceed 29 hours for regular students and 20 for international students.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

Reports to: Director of SFS, Student Financial Services

ESSENTIAL DUTIES -May include, but is not limited to the following:

• Clerical and administrative duties, as assigned by the supervisor
• Department-specific duties, specified below:
  • Scanning confidential documentation
  • Front desk duties
• Other duties as assigned

ADDITIONAL/NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Assisting SFS Systems Team
  • Scanning duties - scan confidential documents into online AppEnhancer System
  • Review documents and prepare for shredding
  • Assist the SFS System team with varied projects
  • Aid in PowerFaids related projects provided by Director of SFS Systems
  • Utilize Excel spreadsheets for various projects provided by Systems team
• Front Desk Duties
  • Welcome visitors in a professional and friendly manner; display the positive reputation and character of the university to all visitors
  • Record student information in an orderly fashion
  • Efficiently use PowerFAIDS and Jenzabar systems to determine student statuses
  • Manage walk-in appointments and assign to counselors in a timely manner
  • Read and categorize office emails by sorting to appropriate counselors’ or processors’ inboxes
  • Provide answers to general inquiries about Financial Aid forms and procedures

LOCATION

Lakeland Main Campus

Qualifications

EDUCATION

Required Education:

High School/GED

Preferred Education:

Some college

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

N/A

EXPERIENCE

Required:

Experience using Google Suite products.

Preferred:

Prior administrative or clerical experience is desired.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Required:

• Actively enrolled student at Southern University
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.
• Problem-Solving: Capacity to think critically and propose solutions to risk-related challenges.
• Maintain confidentiality and perform duties in a professional manner through on-the-job experience and training.
• Time Management: Strong organizational skills to handle multi-tasking
• Analytical and Decision-Making Skills
• Organizational skills
• Strong work ethic
• Dependable
• Ability to work independently and as a team

Preferred:

• MS Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

WORK ENVIRONMENT

All employees are responsible for maintaining an environment that is free from discrimination, intimidation, harassment, including sexual harassment.

• This position is considered non-essential for the purposes of Emergency Response.

Physical Requirements:

Sitting: Frequent sitting at a desk or workstation for extended periods.

Computer Use: Constant use of a computer, keyboard, and mouse for data entry and report preparation.

Communication: Frequent verbal and written communication with internal stakeholders.

Vision: Constant visual attention to detail for reviewing documents, data entry, and reading printed and electronic information.

Hearing: Constant listening to understand and interpret verbal communication in meetings, phone calls, and other interactions.

Travel:

No

Schedule:

Hours are flexible and will vary based upon business need and student's school schedule.

TRAINING

As required by supervisor

SAFETY

• SEU promotes a safe working environment. Employees are responsible for completing assigned tasks safely and efficiently, and supervisors are responsible for creating and maintaining a safe work environment.
• Employees must report any unsafe work conditions or practices, as well as any near-miss incidents, to their supervisor and Risk Management.
• Work-related injuries must be immediately reported to Security and Human Resources. When life or limb are at risk, please dial 911. Supervisors and employees should ensure that injury/accident reports are submitted to the Office of Human Resources within 24 hours of the incident.
• Emergency Employees report for or must remain at work in emergency situations. Dismissal or closure announcements do not apply to this position, unless instructed otherwise by your direct supervisor or a member of the Leadership Team.

SCREENING

All full-time and some part-time positions at SEU are deemed security-sensitive and require background checks. Employees required to drive their own personal vehicle, a rental car or an SEU vehicle in performance of their duties must pass an MVR records check and meet the requirements of the University’s insurance carrier in order to meet the requirements of the position.

DISCLAIMER

SEU is an at-will employer. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change. The employer retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

SEU is committed to providing a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination and harassment. All forms of discrimination against or harassment of a person because of his or her identification within a protected category are strictly prohibited and will not be tolerated. This prohibition applies equally to conduct by and against employees, vendors, visitors, and students.

Southeastern University is committed to equal opportunity in employment and education and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex (including pregnancy), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors. The equal opportunity policy will apply in University programs and activities, and all aspects of employment, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, placement, transfer, training, promotion, rates of pay, and other compensation, termination and all other terms, conditions and privileges of employment. All employees of SEU, by continued employment, agree to abide by the policies contained in the Employee Handbook and in the SEU Mission, Vision, Statement of Faith and Community Covenant.