Student Assistant, Alumni & Community Engagement

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Position Summary:

Florida Atlantic University is seeking Student Assistants, Alumni & Community Engagement in Boca Raton, FL, to assist with daily operations. The candidate should be well-organized and detail-oriented, with strong interpersonal/verbal communication skills. The position requires an outgoing personality who enjoys assisting students, parents, faculty, staff, and alumni. Candidates will be involved in the day-to-day functions and use of the building. Candidates will assist with event programming, including Alumni Tailgates, Hall of Fame and Distinguished Alumni Awards, Talon Leadership Awards, Majestic Owls class reunions, and similar activities. Student Assistants will support the department’s mission and provide excellent customer service.

Summary of Responsibilities includes:

• Greet visitors at the Marlene and Harold Forkas Alumni Center.

• Respond to phone calls, voicemails, and answer email correspondence.

• Handles calendar invites, updates, and upkeep.

• Provide information on how to join the Alumni Association, member benefits, and the Student Alumni Association.

• Support front reception desk activities for students, faculty, staff, job duties, and parents.

• Assist with the coordination of events, event setup, and take-down of floor plans.

• Host/Assist with events held on-site (Marleen and Harold Forkas Alumni Center).

• Create flyers and other documents.

• Inventory control.

• Orders supplies, equipment maintenance, and submits Facility Work Orders regarding building general maintenance.

• Assist in keeping the office, classrooms, and other areas in the building neat and clean.

• Learn and retain knowledge about departmental programs and events.

• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

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Minimum Qualifications:

Degree-seeking undergraduate student with a minimum of six credit hours (or twelve if international) and a 2.0 GPA.

Proficient in Microsoft Office, Outlook, Excel, Canva, and other applications.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Excellent customer service, organizational, and time management skills.

Salary:

$14.00 an hour.

College or Department:

IA: Alumni Affairs/Operations

Location:

Boca Raton

Work Days and Hours:

Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Evenings and weekends may be required.
Maximum of 20 hours per week.

Application Deadline:

2026-02-08

Special Instructions to Applicant:

This is a part-time position.

APPLICATION DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:
Resume

OFFICIAL SEALED TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED:
Final candidate will be required to have official, sealed transcripts and original NACES evaluation, if applicable, sent from their educational institution to Human Resources prior to the start of employment.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENINGS REQUIRED:
Selected candidates must successfully complete and pass all employment screenings prior to the start of employment. Employment screenings may include a criminal background check (level I and level II), motor vehicle check, credit check, reference checks, alcohol, and drug screening check.

REQUEST FOR ACCOMMODATIONS:
Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations may contact the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX at 561-297-3004 or send an email at [email protected]. To contact Human Resources, please call 561-297-3057. For communication assistance call 7-1-1.