STAS Academic Programs Assistant

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Work type: Student Ast
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Academic Advising/Support, Office/Administrative/Fiscal Support
Department:27320900 - HA-UFHCI EDUCATION PROGRAM

Classification Title:

Student Assistant - Clerical
Job Description:

The UF Health Cancer Institute is the 72nd NCI designated cancer center and the only one at a public university in the State of Florida. As a matrix cancer center, we span all of the University of Florida's 16 colleges, pulling together a world-class, multi-disciplinary membership of over 350 faculty and 150 staff to address the challenges of the cancer burden faced by the population we serve as we work together to find a cure. 

As an Academic Programs Assistant at the UF Health Cancer Institute (UFHCI), you will be responsible for assisting in the development of a database of science teachers across the State of Florida and southeast to connect with UFHCI and Cancer Training & Education Program resources and conferences as well as other similar program support activities.

In your new role you will be responsible for the following: 

  • Researching and organizing information.

  • Data entry for teacher records.

  • Communicating with teachers across the catchment area.

  • Supporting programmatic activities including program events, communications, etc.

This position is ideal for students with an interest in exploring a career in administration in a higher education institution, research, healthcare, or similar industries. A complete job description will be provided to candidates selected for interview. 
Expected Salary:

$15 hourly
Minimum Requirements:

This position is open to all students who are eligible to work on campus and will be employed through student Other Personnel Services (OPS) and must maintain a minimum 2.0 grade point average.

Registered students are employed on a part-time basis, up to 20 hours per week.

Successful pre-employment screening including a background check.
Preferred Qualifications:

Knowledge/Experience: 

  • Experience in a professional office environment, particularly in higher education, healthcare, research, or similar, preferred 

  • Currently seeking a degree in Education, Public Administration, Business Administration, or appropriately relevant field 

Qualities:

  • Strong desire to learn, seek out, and apply new knowledge, methods and information.
  • Strong oral and written communications skills, especially proof-reading and public speaking.

Skills/Abilities:

  • Ability to establish and maintain professional and effective working relationships with others.
  • Ability to distinguish and properly manage confidential information and protected data, including sensitive documents, PHI, etc.
  • Appropriate organization and communication skills to support collaborative work across teams and functions.
  • Success using the Microsoft Office suite. 
 
Special Instructions to Applicants:

The University of Florida is a member of the State University System of Florida and an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit. 

Applicants must upload a copy of the following documents to be considered for this position: 

  • Cover Letter or Letter of Interest 

  • Curriculum Vitae or Resume 

  • List of Three Professional References 

This position is Time-Limited. Initial appointment term will last through the Spring 2026 semester, and may be renewable based on departmental needs.  

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date. 
Health Assessment Required: No

 

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