Student Assistant

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Position Summary:

The Center for Online and Continuing Education (COCE) 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

The Center for Online and Continuing Education at Florida Atlantic University seeks scholars who are committed to supporting the learning needs of students from diverse backgrounds and to engaging communities underrepresented in higher education. Florida Atlantic University is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all who interact in our community. In building this environment, we strive to attract students, faculty and staff from a variety of cultures, backgrounds and life experiences. Florida Atlantic University embodies a culture of strategic and collaborative community engagement that results in mutual benefit to the institution and the diverse internal and external communities that it serves.

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Minimum Qualifications:

FAU 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:

$13.00 - $15.00 per hour

College or Department:

eLearning

Location:

Boca Raton

Work Days and Hours:

Monday - Friday, 8 a.m.- 5 p.m. up to 20 hours per week.
This position is based on the Boca Raton campus. The successful candidates will work from our Boca Raton office and be available to travel to our Jupiter and Davie campuses as needed.

Application Deadline:

2025-01-06

Special Instructions to Applicant:

This is a part time position.
APPLICATION DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:
Resume
Cover letter
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 ACCOMODATIONS:
Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations may contact Human Resources at 561-297-3057. For inquiries concerning employees, job applicants or other available accommodations, please email [email protected] or call the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX at (561) 297-3004.