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Student Assistant

Florida Atlantic University

Florida Atlantic University

Operations
Boca Raton, FL, USA
USD 15-15 / hour
Posted on Sep 6, 2025

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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 with progress and data reports
  • Assist in course design and development
  • Setup and manage weekly live webinar sessions
  • Manage video studio, labs and equipment
  • Assist with on location video shoots
  • Assist with video editing
  • Assist with social media content creation
  • Perform other 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.

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.

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)

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:

2025-09-21

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.