OPS Student Assistant

Please review job requirements carefully. Failure to submit all pieces of the application may result in disqualification. Applications are accepted on the University of West Florida career site: https://careers.uwf.edu. For assistance contact UWF Human Resources at 850.474.2694 or jobs@uwf.edu.

Employment based visa sponsorship will NOT be considered for this position.

Position Details

Classification Title:  Student Assistant
Working Title:  Campus Services, Student Assistant 

Department:  Business Services
FLSA Status:  Non-Exempt
Salary Range:  $15.00
Pay Basis:  Hourly

Position Overview

Job Summary:

This position provides administrative, marketing, social media, public relations and other tasks, as requested. Assistance with set-up and tabling or assisting our departments with such. Contact with students, campus partners, contracted partners, and potentially, licensed vendors. Reports to the Associate Director, Business and Auxiliary Services (Campus Services).

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants must be a student enrolled for credit. Applicants may be a student at UWF or any other college, university or high school. A student enrolled at an institution other than UWF must provide proof of attendance by submitting a registration/fee payment receipt from the school they will attend.

Position Qualifications:

Student in Graphic Design, Marketing, Communications, Digital Storytelling, Journalism or similar program with proficient skills in Adobe Creative Cloud, Canva, and Microsoft Office. Public speaking experience a plus.

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous experience in a professional setting completing graphic design or social media projects. Outgoing personality. Skilled in customer service. Understand how to use office machines, such as a copier, printer, paper cutter, etc.

Physical Demands:

• Physical Requirements: Occasional and/or light lifting required. Limited exposure to elements such as heat, cold, noise, dust, dirt, chemicals, etc., but none to the point of being disagreeable. May involve minor safety hazards where likely results would be cuts, bruises, etc.
• Impact of Deadlines: Routine deadlines. Usually sufficient lead time. Variance in work volume, seasonal, and predictable. Priorities can be anticipated. Some interruptions are present. Involves occasional exposure to demands/pressures from persons other than immediate sup.

Standing: Daily

Walking: Daily

Sitting: Daily

• Reaching with hands and arms: Daily
• Climbing or balancing: Never

Stooping: Occasionally

• Use of hands to handle objects: Daily
• Lifting up to 10lbs: Frequently
• Lifting up to 25lbs: Occasionally
• Lifting over 25lbs: Never
• Talking as express or exchange of ideas verbally: Daily
• Hearing as perceive sound by ear: Daily
• Vision as distinguish colors & depth: Daily

Special Requirements or Considerations of the Job:  

• This position requires a criminal background screen.
• This position requires a valid driver's license.

Special Instructions to Applicants:  Candidates must apply online through the University of West Florida website: https://careers.uwf.edu. Applicants are required to attach a resume, cover letter and contact information for three references. An opportunity to upload these documents will be provided during the application process. For assistance, please contact Human Resources at 850.474.2694 or email jobs@uwf.edu.

Additional Posting Details

• Number of Vacancies: 1
• Work Hours:  hours convenient with class schedule
• FTE:  Varies
• Preferred Response Date:  10/30/2025

The University of West Florida is an Equal Opportunity/Access/Disabled/Veteran employer. Any individual requiring special accommodation to apply is requested to advise UWF by contacting UWF Human Resources at 850.474.2694 (voice) or 850.857.6158 (TTY). E-Verify is required for employment. All applications for employment at the University are subject to Florida public records law.