RESEARCH ASSISTANT - OPS

State of Florida • Tallahassee, FL

416d • $31,200 - $38,824

About The Position

The Research Assistant position at the Florida Department of Education involves providing administrative support within the Bureau of Exceptional Education and Student Services. The role is supervised by the Senior Educational Program Director and focuses on assisting the Dispute Resolution and Monitoring section. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, organized, and possess strong communication skills, as they will interact with various stakeholders and manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines.

Requirements

• Must currently be a student and able to provide class schedule on request.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with multiple stakeholders.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office software, including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to understand and apply Florida Statutes and FDOE rules and policies.
• Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to produce accurate and timely information under tight timeframes.

Responsibilities

• Review requirements for publications, documents, and forms in the bureau.
• Answer phones and coordinate communication and scheduling for required activities.
• Assist with tracking and filing papers and electronic documents.
• Research materials for professional staff for conferences and meetings.
• Track and update data systems in Excel.

Benefits

• Participation in the State of Florida 457 Deferred Compensation Plan.
• Access to the Florida Discount Drug Card program.
• Access to the Cover Florida Health Care Access program.
• Access to the Florida Kid Care Health Insurance program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED