Student Assistant - Machen Florida Opportunity Scholars
Student Assistant - Machen Florida Opportunity Scholars
Job no: 540769
Work type: Student Ast
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Communications/Public Relations/Marketing, Office/Administrative/Fiscal Support, Student Services
Department:04040700 - SL-MFOS
Classification Title:
Student Assistant
Classification Minimum Requirements:
Make a two-semester commitment to MFOS
• Be available to attend monthly in-services and training meetings throughout each semester
• Commit to working a minimum of 15 hours a week
• Excellent computer skills
• Maintain a 2.0 grade point average
• Attention to detail in composing, editing, and proofreading materials
• Team player who can work independently to achieve a team goal
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.
Expected Salary:
$14.00/hr
Required Qualifications:
Preferred:
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.
Health Assessment Required:No
Advertised: 29 Jul 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 12 Aug 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
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Job no: 540769
Work type: Student Ast
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Communications/Public Relations/Marketing, Office/Administrative/Fiscal Support, Student Services
Department:04040700 - SL-MFOS
Classification Title:
Student Assistant
Classification Minimum Requirements:
Make a two-semester commitment to MFOS
• Be available to attend monthly in-services and training meetings throughout each semester
• Commit to working a minimum of 15 hours a week
• Excellent computer skills
• Maintain a 2.0 grade point average
• Attention to detail in composing, editing, and proofreading materials
• Team player who can work independently to achieve a team goal
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.
Expected Salary:
$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
- Excellent computer skills Maintain a 2.0 grade point average
- Attention to detail in composing, editing, and proofreading materials
- Team player who can work independently to achieve a team goal
Preferred:
- 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.
- Computer literacy (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
- 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.
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.
Health Assessment Required:No
Advertised: 29 Jul 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 12 Aug 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
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