Student Assistant - First-Generation Success Navigators

University of Florida
  • Gainesville, FL
  • $15 Per Hour
6 days ago

Job Description

The University of Florida First-Generation Success Center empowers undergraduate, graduate and professional students who are the first in their families to attend college by helping them confidently navigate their college experience while preparing for academic, professional, and personal success. We believe the first-generation experience is an asset and strive to foster belonging, engagement, leadership development, and career readiness through intentional support and meaningful connections. Through coaching, workshops, peer engagement, campus partnerships, and resource navigation, the center helps students maximize their UF experience and prepare for lifelong success.
Classification Title:

STU AST NON-CLERICAL & ADMIN

Classification Minimum Requirements:
  • Currently enrolled at the University of Florida as an undergraduate, graduate or professional student.
  • Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75.
  • Ability to work 10–12 hours per week. We are open Mon-Fri, 8:00a.m.-5:00p.m.
  • Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
  • Commitment to supporting student success and fostering community.
  • Knowledge of UF campus student organizations and traditions.
Job Description:

 Student Engagement & General Office Support

  • Serve as a welcoming first point of contact for students, family and community members.
  • Assist with student outreach, resource referrals, and front-line support.
  • Support daily office operations, student communications, and engagement initiatives.
  • Maintain resource materials and assist with data entry and tracking.

Workshops, Events & Outreach, Signature Programs

  • Assist with planning, promotion, implementation, and evaluation of workshops, signature programs and outreach.
  • Represent the Center at resource fairs and outreach events.
  • Assist with event logistics, room setup, attendance tracking, and participant engagement.

Peer Leadership & Student Success Initiatives

  • Serve as a peer role model for first-generation students.
  • Support mentoring initiatives, leadership programs, and student success campaigns.
  • Share student perspectives and identify emerging student needs.
  • Peer to Peer Success Coaching.

Marketing, Social Media Content & Special Projects

  • Assist with social media, promotional campaigns, newsletters, and storytelling efforts.
  • Create content highlighting student experiences and opportunities.
  • Support special projects that advance Center priorities.

Other Duties as Assigned

  • Assist professional staff with additional initiatives and departmental priorities.
Expected Salary:

$15.00/hr

Required Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled at the University of Florida as an undergraduate, graduate or
professional student.
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75.
• Ability to work 10–12 hours per week. We are open Mon-Fri, 8:00a.m.-5:00p.m.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Commitment to supporting student success and fostering community.
• Knowledge of UF campus student organizations and traditions.

Preferred:
  • Completed at least one academic year.
  • Fall & Spring, Spring to Fall consecutive semesters of employment. Availability for Summer is not required.
  • Federal Work Study students are strongly encouraged to apply.
  • Experience in leadership, peer mentoring, orientation, student employment, or campus involvement.
  • Familiarity with UF resources and student support services.
  • Ability to support peers with empathy, professionalism and clarity.
  • Experience with public speaking, customer service, event planning, or outreach.
  • Techy savvy and knowledge of social media platforms.
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

 

Numbers & Facts

LocationGainesville, FL

Skills

  • Administrative Skillsunmatched
  • Campaignsunmatched
  • Career Developmentunmatched
  • Coachingunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Content Developmentunmatched
  • Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
  • Data Entryunmatched
  • Event Managementunmatched
  • Interpersonal Skillsunmatched
  • Leadershipunmatched
  • Logisticsunmatched
  • Mentoringunmatched
  • Needs Assessmentunmatched
  • Operational Communicationsunmatched
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  • Organizational Skillsunmatched
  • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
  • Promotional Programsunmatched
  • Social Mediaunmatched
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  • Student Servicesunmatched

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