Student Assistant - Machen Florida Scholars

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Work type: Student Ast
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Communications/Public Relations/Marketing, Student Services
Department:  - SL-MFOS

Classification

Title:

Student Assistant

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year institution

Job Description:

General Program Support:
Provide general support and assistance to MFOS team with scholar engagement (emails, meetings, follow-up etc.), case management, student outreach, signature event support, social media posting etc.

Workshops and Seminar Support:
Collaborate with the Program Coordinator to organize and facilitate workshops that address the needs of MFOS scholars and first-gen students. The Student Assistant will assist in the planning, promotion, and execution of workshops as well as workshop management (grading on Canvas).

Cohort Requirement Support:
Provide support in the tracking, management, and reporting of scholar requirements, utilizing data to send early warning notifications, provide alternate assignments, identify at-risk students, and recommend resources to enhance scholar success.

Other duties as assigned:
Assist the MFOS team with various tasks and projects as needed to support program objectives.

$14.00/hr

Required Qualifications:

• Be available to attend monthly in-services and training meetings throughout each semester
• Commit to working a minimum of 15 hours a week
• Attention to detail in composing, editing, and proofreading materials
• Team player who can work independently to achieve a team goal

• Empathetic and understanding approach to supporting the unique needs of first-gen, low-income, or students from underrepresented backgrounds.
• Experience in event planning, advising, and student advocacy.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to connect and build relationships with campus and external partners.
• Organizational skills and attention to detail for coordinating events, workshops, and meetings.

In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter and resume.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

Health Assessment

Required:

Health Assessment

Required:

No

Advertised: 12 Dec 2025 Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 05 Jan 2026 Eastern Standard Time

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