Student Worker - Chemistry and Biology

Florida Polytechnic University; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 1,421,000 - 2,023,000; Part time

Job summary

Florida Polytechnic University in Lakeland, FL seeks a Student Worker for Chemistry and Biology to assist faculty, grade assignments, prepare labs, and tutor students. The role supports classroom instruction and lab activities under faculty supervision.

Applicants must be enrolled at Florida Poly, maintain a minimum 2.25 GPA, and have completed at least 9 credits in the latest semester. Excellent customer service and communication skills are essential for diverse interactions.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be in good academic standing and actively enrolled at Florida Polytechnic University.
• Cumulative GPA of at least 2.25 and have completed 9 credits or more in the most recent fall or spring semester with GPA 2.0+.

Responsibilities

• Faculty support in classrooms.
• Grading assignments and lab work.
• Lab preparation and setup for experiments.
• Tutorial support for students.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Detail-oriented

Independent work

Education

High school diploma

Currently enrolled at Florida Poly

GPA 2.25+ in most recent semester

Job description

Make a difference at one of Florida’s premier institutions for education in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). Florida Polytechnic University, ranked the No. 1 public college in the region by U.S. News and World Report, offers a unique working environment that encourages faculty and staff to be part of a culture that prizes collaboration, innovation, and the willingness to go above and beyond to ensure our students and University succeed. Florida Poly offers a small campus academic environment where students form connections with their faculty and peers as they pursue high-value degrees in engineering and applied sciences.The University is equipped with cutting-edge facilities and equipment and two award-winning, architecturally distinct academic buildings. Its evolving curriculum, designed to meet the needs of industry and provide a life-long educational foundation for students, has helped the institution grow in prominence since its opening in 2014. Florida Poly’s deliberately small classes, affordability, and outstanding graduate outcomes have helped it earn recognitions such as being named a top value school, in the top 25 nationally for affordability, and in the top five best universities in the South for tech students. Accredited by ABET and SACSCOC, Florida Poly is educating some of the brightest minds in Florida and attracting standout talent from across the nation.JOB TITLEStudent Worker - Chemistry and BiologyJOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARYUnder the direction of the assigned Faculty, the student worker will support classroom instruction, ranging from grading to lab preparation to tutoring.JOB DESCRIPTIONRESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:Faculty Support.Grading.Lab Preparation.Tutorial support for students.Other duties as assigned.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:Excellent customer service skills.Ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team.Ability to complete detailed work.Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse population.Demonstrated knowledge of relevant course content.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.Must be in good academic standing.Must be currently enrolled or attending classes at Florida Polytechnic University.Must have a cumulative GPA of at least a 2.25 and have successfully completed 9 credits or more in the most recent fall or spring semester with a GPA of 2.0 or better.REQUIRED LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, AND/OR OTHER SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS OF LAW:This position requires a criminal background check.This position is subject to federal and state privacy regulations.NORMAL WORK SCHEDULE: The work schedule for this position will be discussed with the assigned faculty, dependent upon the student’s class schedule.EXPECTED STARTING SALARY: $15.25 hourly.APPLICATION DEADLINE DATE: The position is open until filled.SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS REGARDING ATTACHMENTS:Required attachments are listed on each posting. Please be sure to attach all required documents in the Resume/CV field before continuing through the application. Once your application has been submitted, no changes may be made and additional attachments will not be considered.An unofficial copy of the degree/transcript is acceptable during the application process. For positions requiring a degree, the official transcripts are required upon hire.Foreign Transcript: Transcripts issued outside of the United States require a equivalency statement from a certified transcript evaluation service verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA. This report must be attached with the application and submitted by the application deadline.All document(s) must be received on or before the closing date of the job announcements.DIVERSITY STATEMENT:Florida Polytechnic University is an equal opportunity/equal access institution. It is the policy of the Board of Trustees to provide equal opportunity for employment and educational opportunities to all (including applicants for employment, employees, applicants for admission, students, and others affiliated with the University) without regard to race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or genetic information.This position requires a background check, which may include a level II screening as required by the Florida Statute §435.04.