What are the responsibilities and job description for the Federal Work Study - Office of Research (College of Medicine) position at University of Florida Health?
Job no: 535358
Work type: Student Ast, Temp Part-Time
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Grant or Research Administration, Health Care Administration/Support
Department: 29011700 - MD-OFFICE OF RESEARCH
FWS Administrative Support Assistant
Job Description: This administrative support role plays a key part in supporting faculty and institutional initiatives by managing letters of support, conducting research comparisons, and assisting with prestigious honorifics nominations. You will help streamline processes in InfoReady, ensuring smooth competition setup and review management, while also contributing to the success of the Celebration of Research event. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy keeping projects on track, this is the perfect opportunity to make an impact!Job duties -
Letters of Support Management: Preparing draft letters, coordinating approvals, and tracking request
Basic Research Tasks: Conducting institutional comparisons and gathering relevant data for specific project needs.
Honorifics Nominations Support: Maintaining checklists, sending reminders to nominees and letter writers, and ensuring timelines are met.
InfoReady Support: Assisting with competition setup, sending review requests, and managing reports.
Celebration of Research: tasks as assigned
$14.00 - $18.00 hourly; commensurate with education and experience.
Minimum Requirements:This position is open to all students who are eligible to work on campus and will be employed through Federal Work-Study (FWS) and must maintain a minimum 2.0 grade point average. Registered students are employed on a part-time basis, up to 20 hours per week. A Federal Work-Study permit or award letter for the Summer 2021 semester is required and must be uploaded electronically to be considered for this position.
Preferred Qualifications:Ideal candidate will possess:
- Experience in Wordpress, MS Word, Canva, Adobe Photoshop or other publishing tools.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to track and follow-through on multiple projects in a timely manner.
Applicants should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae (CV), and contact information for at least three professional references. Applications will be kept confidential and references will not be contacted without the permission of applicants.
In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter, resume, and Federal Work Study Award for the academic year.
Students seeking FWS jobs should print/screenshot a copy of their Financial Aid Award Page, which contains the Federal Work Study award as proof of FWS eligibility. To locate your Financial Aid Award Page, go to https://one.uf.edu/financialaid/aidyear . Please contact Student Financial Aid if you have any questions regarding your eligibility.
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This is a time limited position.
Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.
Health Assessment Required: NoSalary : $14 - $18
