Student Worker - Academic Affairs

Make a difference at one of Florida’s premier institutions for education in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). Florida Polytechnic University, ranked the No. 1 public college in the region by U.S. News and World Report, offers a unique working environment that encourages faculty and staff to be part of a culture that prizes collaboration, innovation, and the willingness to go above and beyond to ensure our students and University succeed. Florida Poly offers a small campus academic environment where students form connections with their faculty and peers as they pursue high-value degrees in engineering and applied sciences.

The University is equipped with cutting-edge facilities and equipment and two award-winning, architecturally distinct academic buildings. Its evolving curriculum, designed to meet the needs of industry and provide a life-long educational foundation for students, has helped the institution grow in prominence since its opening in 2014. Florida Poly’s deliberately small classes, affordability, and outstanding graduate outcomes have helped it earn recognitions such as being named a top value school, in the top 25 nationally for affordability, and in the top five best universities in the South for tech students. Accredited by ABET and SACSCOC, Florida Poly is educating some of the brightest minds in Florida and attracting standout talent from across the nation.

  

JOB TITLE

  

Student Worker - Academic Affairs

   

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

  

The Student Worker - Academic Affairs position will help the Academic Affairs department provide support to faculty in terms of classroom support, event assistance, and day to day needs.

    

JOB DESCRIPTION

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Check classrooms weekly for supplies (markers, rags, etc.).
• Fill copy machines weekly in IST and BARC with paper, request paper from the copy center as needed.
• Check the supply cabinet weekly in each building, make list of what needs to be ordered, fill cabinets when needed.
• Deliver packages as needed to faculty. Communicate with faculty regarding picking up exams, packages, etc.
• Book rooms for meetings, exams, etc. for faculty and staff. Monitor inbox for room requests.
• Help with various documentation – creating forms, maintaining lists, etc.
• Provide front desk support to faculty and students related to spend authorizations, expense reports, registrar related questions, and general Academic Affairs questions.
• Support the Academic Affairs team with events, as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Excellent customer service skills, both verbal and written.
• Experience with Word, Excel, Outlook, and Adobe.
• Ability to lift/move packages, including boxes of copy paper with use of a rolling cart.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse population.
• Ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to complete detailed work.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be in good academic standing.
• Must be currently enrolled or attending classes at Florida Polytechnic University.
• Must have a cumulative GPA of at least a 2.25 and have successfully completed 9 credits or more in the most recent fall or spring semester with a GPA of 2.0 or better. 

REQUIRED LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, AND/OR OTHER SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS OF LAW:

• This position requires a criminal background check.
• This position is subject to federal and state privacy regulations.

NORMAL WORK SCHEDULE: This position is to start in Fall 2026 semester and will work up to 20 hours per week, dependent on student schedule.

EXPECTED STARTING SALARY: $14.25 hourly.

APPLICATION DEADLINE DATE: The position is open until filled.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS REGARDING ATTACHMENTS:

 

Required attachments are listed on each posting.   Please be sure to attach all required documents in the Resume/CV field before continuing through the application. Once your application has been submitted, no changes may be made and additional attachments will not be considered. 

 

An unofficial copy of the degree/transcript is acceptable during the application process. For positions requiring a degree, the official transcripts are required upon hire. 

 

Foreign Transcript: Transcripts issued outside of the United States require a equivalency statement from a certified transcript evaluation service verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA. This report must be attached with the application and submitted by the application deadline.

 

All document(s) must be received on or before the closing date of the job announcements.

DIVERSITY STATEMENT:

Florida Polytechnic University is an equal opportunity/equal access institution. It is the policy of the Board of Trustees to provide equal opportunity for employment and educational opportunities to all (including applicants for employment, employees, applicants for admission, students, and others affiliated with the University) without regard to race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or genetic information.

  

This position requires a background check, which may include a level II screening as required by the Florida Statute §435.04.