Helpdesk Student Assistant

Job no: 538078

Work type: Student Ast

Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)

Categories: Office/Administrative/Fiscal Support, Student Services

Department:  - ED-LASTINGER CENTER

Classification

Title:

STAS

Classification

Minimum Requirements:

This position is open to all students who are eligible to work on campus and must maintain a 2.0 grade point average. Must have a high school diploma.

Job Description: The Helpdesk Representative II provides Level 1 and 2 remote technical support to the center's online initiatives including programs such as Early Learning Florida, Lastinger Coaching, and the Math and Literacy Matrix programs. Working remotely, this individual ensures timely problem resolution through recognition, research, isolation, and follow-up steps using problem management databases and help desk systems. Must demonstrate fluency, both oral and written, in English.

Spanish language proficiency is preferred but not required.

• Frontline Support:
  Assist practitioners and instructors in the Center's many online content offerings through email, phone calls, and texts, Monday through Friday, from a remote work environment.
• Update and maintain data relevant to support tickets using our cloud-based support desk platform.
• Provide responsive technical support for users accessing our online learning platforms.
• Support-Related Projects and Tasks:
  Update and maintain an online guide of common issues and how to best address them.
• Communicate regularly with internal associates about how best to solve issues.
• Work with the Tier 2 and Technology Coordinator to increase efficiency and effectiveness of the support desk.
• Participate in remote team meetings and training sessions.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Expected Salary: $14.00 per hour

Required Qualifications: This position is open to all students who are eligible to work on campus and must maintain a 2.0 grade point average. Must have a high school diploma.

Preferred: Spanish language proficiency is preferred but not required.

Special Instructions To Applicants: 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. This is a time-limited position.

Advertised: 10 Dec 2025 Eastern Standard Time

Applications close: 04 Jan 2026 Eastern Standard Time