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Student Assistant

Part-time

Florida Atlantic University

Boca Raton, FLPart-time$15/hrPosted 5mo agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$15/hr
Location
Boca Raton, FL
Schedule
Part-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

Florida Atlantic University is hiring a Student Assistant. Florida Atlantic University’s Center for Online and Continuing Education seeks undergraduate student workers to support eLearning initiatives. The role involves providing customer service, assisting faculty with Canvas, creating and editing media content, managing webinars, and handling video studio equipment. Candidates must be detail‑oriented, able to work independently, possess good typing and Microsoft Office skills, and maintain reliable internet and transportation.

Key focus areas include Provide premier customer service, Support faculty in Canvas, and Assist with making course and media content accessible.

Successful candidates bring Degree-Seeking Undergraduate Student, Six Credit Hours Minimum, and GPA 2.0+. Important skills include Good Typing, Basic Microsoft Office, Client Interaction, Basic Technical Support, Communication, and Attention to Detail. Preferred (not required): Basic Office Skills, Microsoft Office, Google Drive, and Video Production Workflows.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Good TypingBasic Microsoft OfficeClient InteractionBasic Technical SupportCommunicationAttention to DetailOrganizational SkillsIndependent WorkCollaborative TeamworkIntegrityPunctualityDependabilityAdobe Premiere ProCamtasiaAdobe PhotoshopAfter EffectsAnimateAdobe IllustratorVR/ARCustomer ServicePublic RelationsPC TroubleshootingLight LiftingBasic Office SkillsMicrosoft OfficeGoogle DriveVideo Production WorkflowsWebExCanvas LMSCanvasCustomer Service/Public RelationsTroubleshooting PCsWritten and Verbal CommunicationTypingResearch SkillsManagement SkillsMedia ProductionPhotographyAudioVideo Editing

Qualifications

Degree-Seeking Undergraduate StudentSix Credit HoursGPA 2.0+Reliable High-Speed InternetReliable TransportationBackground CheckCover Letter and Resume

Full job description

Apply now to join FAU, where tomorrow begins.

For more information on everything FAU has to offer, please visit www.fau.edu/jobs.

Note: Current FAU employees must apply as an internal applicant by logging into their existing Workday employee account.

Position Summary:

The Center for Online and Continuing Education (COCE) at Florida Atlantic University is seeking several undergraduate student workers to assist with eLearning initiatives - Boca Raton, FL.

With over 30,000 students from all 50 states and over 180 countries, 21 intercollegiate teams, 180 plus degree programs, and an administration that thrives on discovery and excellence, FAU is pushing the boundaries of higher education. Florida Atlantic's faculty and staff are trailblazers and innovators with a passion for finding creative solutions while advancing science, art, and technology in all disciplines. Our work environment is a hub of cultures from across the nation and the world, making FAU a place where collaboration flourishes.

Candidates must have the desire to learn various technologies, demonstrate good typing skills, and acquire a basic knowledge of Microsoft Office. Within this position, it is required to interact with clients and provide basic technical support.

This is a unique career development opportunity for those interested in media, education, project management, business analytics, and emerging interactive technologies.

Duties include:

  • Provide premier customer service

  • Support faculty in Canvas

  • Assist with making course and media content accessible

  • Assist in course design and development

  • Setup and manage recurring live webinar sessions

  • Assist with video recording sessions

  • Create 3D environments in Unreal Engine

  • Assist with video editing

  • Assist with coding projects

  • Work with AI models in Ollama

  • Perform 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.

Light Lifting Required.

Preferred skills include the following, but not limited to:

Basic Office Skills. (Filing, typing, phone etiquette, photocopying, etc.)

Knowledge of (or willing to learn) Microsoft Office, Google Drive, Video production workflows, WebEx, and Canvas LMS.

Research Skills (internet search, organization of information, data entry, cataloging, etc.).

Management Skills (events, scheduling, maintaining inventory, etc.).

Media Production (photography, audio, video production).

Must have reliable high-speed internet at home.

Must have reliable transportation.

An interest in and respect for the unique creative environment at FAU’s Center for Online and

Continuing Education.

An ability to interact successfully in a collaborative team environment.

Attention to detail and organizational skills.

Ability to work independently given departmental policies and guidelines.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Integrity, punctuality, and dependability.

Ability to align personal career goals to responsibilities within the COCE environment.

Motivation and interest in learning and using new technologies and software (visual skills, graphics, etc.) Premiere Pro, Camtasia, Photoshop, After Effects, Animate, Illustrator, etc.

Emerging Technologies (VR/AR, etc.).

Customer Service/Public Relations.

Troubleshooting PCs.

Salary:

$15.00 per hour

College or Department:

eLearning

Location:

Boca Raton

Work Days and Hours:

Maximum Hours a Week: 20 hours when class is in session. This can be done during normal business hours. Monday - Friday, 8 a.m.- 5 p.m.

Application Deadline:

2026-09-14

Special Instructions to Applicant:

This recruitment has been reopened; all previous applicants are still under consideration and need not reapply. This position may close without prior notice.

Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodation, please call 561-297-3057. 711

Successful completion of a background check, which may include a motor vehicle check, credit check, fingerprinting or additional screening, is required for the selected candidate prior to the start date.

A cover letter and resume are required for this position. Make sure to attach these required documents in the Attachments section of the application. Any missing required documents will result in disqualification.

Florida Atlantic University is Where Tomorrow Begins.

As a nationally recognized Carnegie R1 research institution and one of only 13 universities nationwide to also hold Carnegie designations for Opportunity and Community Engagement, Florida Atlantic is advancing discovery, driving economic growth, and preparing graduates to lead in a rapidly changing world.

As South Florida's Hometown University, Florida Atlantic serves as a destination for learning, culture, athletics, and community engagement. Through NCAA Division I athletics, world-class performing arts and cultural events, public lectures, gallery exhibitions, environmental education programs, and one of the nation's largest Osher Lifelong Learning Institutes, Florida Atlantic welcomes thousands of residents, visitors, and learners to its campuses each year.

From inspiring environmental education programs to providing enriching experiences for retirees, professionals, families, and sports fans, Florida Atlantic is deeply connected to the communities it serves. Through these experiences and partnerships, the university helps strengthen the region's cultural vitality, workforce, economy and quality of life.

For more information, visit www.fau.edu .

In order to be considered for a position, you must apply through this job website. For more information on how to apply for a position, please review the applicable Applicant Tutorial (http://fau.edu/jobs/applicant-resources/) . To contact Recruitment Services, send an e-mail to [email protected].

Florida Atlantic University is an equal access/equal opportunity employer that complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination. If you require an accommodation to participate in any part of the recruitment process, please contact Florida Atlantic’s Office of Civil Rights and Title IX at 561-297-3004 or send an email to [email protected]. To contact Human Resources, please call 561-297-3057 or email [email protected]. For communications assistance, call 7-1-1.

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Consumer Information

Visit Florida Atlantic's Consumer Information (https://www.fau.edu/finaid/resources/other-resources/#consumer-info) page for more information about financial aid, its campus, facilities, student athletes, campus security, fire safety, as well as preventing drug and alcohol abuse. Paper copies are available upon request by contacting the Office of Student Financial Aid.

Florida Statute 1010.35 - Screening Foreign Researchers

Pursuant to Florida law, any applicant or student seeking employment in a research or research-related support position who is a citizen of a foreign country and not a permanent resident of the U.S., or who is a citizen or permanent resident but is affiliated with or has had at least 1 year of employment or training in China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, Cuba, Venezuela, or Syria is subject to additional screening. Applicants meeting those criteria will be required to provide the following information before any offer of employment can be made: every institution of higher education attended; all previous employment since the applicant’s 18th birthday; list of all published material, current and pending research funding from any source, including details about the research, your role, funding source, and amount; list and description of any non-university professional activities; any affiliation with an institution or program in a foreign country. Selected applicants will be required to provide additional information per the Statute, including a complete copy of your passport; and, if available, the most recently submitted DS-160 (Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application).

Florida Atlantic University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action/equal access institution and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veterans status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodation, please call 561-297-3057. For communication assistance, call 7-1-1.

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