Academic Assistant I
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Job no: 539240
Work type: Staff Full-Time
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Academic Advising/Support, Office/Administrative/Fiscal Support, Veteran's Preference Eligible
Department:19010300 - EG-STUDENT SERVICES
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Academic Assistant I
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| Classification Minimum Requirements: |
High school diploma or equivalent and two years of relevant experience.
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| Job Description: |
Student Services
- Manage student traffic and general traffic flow.
- Monitor check-ins and ensure accurate Salesforce lobby data.
- Handle walk-in requests and direct appropriately.
- Manage incoming phone calls and general email inbox(es) and respond or redirect as appropriate.
- Assist with upkeep of Canvas advising course. This may include posting weekly announcements, maintaining course functionality by resolving broken links or formatting errors, and monitoring assignment submissions.
- Support advising communications during high-traffic periods such as advance registration and the first week of classes.
Administrative Services
- Greet and assist students and visitors, ensuring a welcoming and professional first impression. Maintain a clean, organized, and presentable front desk and reception area.
- Assist with regularly scheduled reporting processes that support the function of the office.
- May support planning and implementation of student- and public-facing events.
- Assist with purchasing, reimbursements, travel coordination, invoice tracking, PCard documentation, and related financial processes.
- Support daily office operations, including reception, phone coverage, mail distribution, supply ordering, and general office considerations. Address equipment and facility concerns when they arise.
- Provide support for Engineering Student Affairs.
Other duties as assigned
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| Expected Salary: |
$18.00-$20.00 per hour; commensurate with education and experience
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| Required Qualifications: |
High school diploma or equivalent and two years of relevant experience.
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| Preferred: |
• Comfortable working in a team environment and interacting with students and the public. • Ability to meet deadlines. • Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office including Excel. • Experience with Canvas and the Student Information System.
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| Special Instructions to Applicants: |
In order to be considered for this position, you must upload a cover letter and resume with application.
This position is eligible for veteran’s preference. If you are claiming veteran’s preference, please upload a copy of your DD 214 Member Copy 4 with your application for consideration. See our Veteran's Preference Page for more specific information.
Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.
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| Health Assessment Required: |
No |
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