Student Assistant

Florida Atlantic University•Boca Raton, FL

3d•$15•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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.)
Light Lifting Required.

Nice To Haves

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)
Premiere Pro, Camtasia, Photoshop, After Effects, Animate, Illustrator, etc.
Emerging Technologies (VR/AR, etc.)
Customer Service/Public Relations.
Troubleshooting PCs.