OPS​/STAS Events Assistant

Job Overview

Temp Part‑Time position located on Main Campus (Gainesville, FL).

The UF Health Cancer Institute, the 72nd National Cancer Institute‑designated cancer center and the only one at a public university in Florida, serves the University of Florida’s 16 colleges with a multidisciplinary faculty and staff.

As an Events Assistant you will support the Cancer Institute seminar series and manage transportation for external visitors and guest speakers across the Health Science Center and UF Campus. The role is entry‑level, ideal for candidates with strong interpersonal and customer service skills in an academic or healthcare setting.

Hourly pay: $15.00 per hour.

• Transport external visitors and guest speakers between meetings throughout the Health Science Center and UF Campus.
• Provide coverage for reception in the main office.
• Support the Cancer Institute seminar series and related events.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience providing customer service or working in a professional environment.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills with the ability to interact professionally with a variety of stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently and collaboratively, and remain flexible in a fast‑paced environment.
• Valid Florida driver’s license and willingness to operate office vehicles, including golf carts.

• Experience in a professional office environment, preferably higher education, healthcare, hospitality, or event coordination.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Experience supporting events, seminars, receptions, or guest services.
• Highly responsible, dependable, professional appearance and demeanor, adaptable, organized, and service‑oriented.
• Strong time‑management and organizational skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely and create a welcoming and positive experience for visitors and guests.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit. The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.