Special Projects Intern

Boca Raton

Part time

REQ18338

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Position Summary:

Florida Atlantic University is seeking a Special Projects Intern - Davie, FL

Summary of Responsibilities:

• Answer questions for students, faculty, staff, and the community by phone or in-person.

• Providing support to the front desk staff, as needed

• Report and communicate facility issues or concerns.

• Educate and enforce policies and procedures

• Assist with various programs and events.

• Brainstorm ideas and provide feedback for programs and events.

• Report any program or event related issues or concerns.

• Work with programs staff on other various tasks and projects.

• Identifying budget for program supplies and staffing

• k with facilities and operations staff on other tasks and projects as needed.

• Assisting the Marketing Team with tabling efforts, as needed

• Brainstorming ideas for engaging content with Marketing Team for all social media platforms

• Collaborate with other departments, within Campus Recreation and the university, to promote events

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Minimum Qualifications:

Degree-seeking graduate student with a minimum of five credit hours (or nine if international) and a minimum 3.0 GPA. Authorized to work in the United States is required.

Demonstrated strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

CPR/AED and First Aid Certification are preferred.

Salary:

$16.00 - $18.00 per hour.

Temporary Student

College or Department:

Division of Student Affairs

Location:

Boca Raton

Work Days and Hours:

Monday - Sunday - Approximately 20 hours per week with early mornings, late nights and weekends.

Application Deadline:

2026-09-07

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.

This is a part-time position.

APPLICATION DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:

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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.

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.

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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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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.