Federal Work Study - Student Assistant (Receptionist)

Job no: 541720
Work type: Student Ast
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Office/Administrative/Fiscal Support
**Department:**60210000 - AG-SOIL AND WATER SCIENCE

Classification Title:

STU AST – Clerical & Admin

Classification Minimum Requirements:

The Department of Soil, Water, and Ecosystem Sciences (SWES) is seeking one (1) Federal Work Study students who are eligible to work beginning Spring 2027. These positions will provide clerical and front desk support to the department’s main administrative office in McCarty Hall A. Applicants must be able to commit to work 10-20 hours per week and be dependable, detail-orientated, and exhibit professionalism.

Job Description:

PLEASE NOTE: Soil, Water, and Ecosystem Sciences Majors/Minors and IS:EMANR majors are not eligible for these positions.

• Acts as SWES receptionist, answers all incoming calls, transferring and taking messages as needed.
• Handles incoming and outgoing mail and package deliveries. Manages department mailboxes.
• Makes copies, scans, and sends faxes, digitizes documents as needed.
• Maintains reservation calendars for two (2) departmental conference rooms.
• Issuing parking permits, tracking usage and returns.
• Straightens and maintains front office and common areas throughout the day. Monitors department office supplies.
• Provides general information and guidance to students, faculty, staff, guests, and visitors.
• Helps create promotional materials.
• Assists with other front office/clerical duties as assigned by Office Manager and Administrative Support Assistant.

Work Schedule: Applicants are preferred to work 15-20 hours per week. Our operating hours are from 8:30am-5:00pm. Shifts are scheduled around course schedules.

Expected Salary:

$15 per hour; commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Required Qualifications:

Must receive or be eligible to receive Federal Work Study

Must be in good academic and conduct standing with the University of Florida

Willingness to make a commitment of 10 hours a week, for at least 2 consecutive semesters.

Preferred:

Computer skills; Proficient in use of MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Experience with MyUFL modules.

Successful completion of the required FERPA training.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

In order to be considered, please upload a copy of your resume, three (3) references, and your Spring 2027 schedule of classes of list of available schedule to work.

• Students seeking FWS employment should print/screenshot a copy of their Financial Aid Award Page, which contains the Federal Work Study award as proof of FWS eligibility. To locate your Financial Aid Award Page, go to https://one.uf.edu/financialaid/aidyear

Preference will be given to applications submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

Health Assessment Required:

No

Advertised: 14 Oct 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 11 Nov 2026 Eastern Standard Time