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The Lastinger Center for Learning is looking for a part-time student assistant to support our New Worlds Reading team. This individual will assist as needed on various projects throughout the Center. This is a time-limited, as needed position.
The University of Florida Lastinger Center for Learning’s mission is to improve the quality of teaching, learning, and childcare. We research, develop, and scale educational innovations for adults and children that put all learners on trajectories for lifelong success. Specifically, the Center targets kindergarten readiness, 3rd grade reading proficiency, and algebra proficiency as critical milestones in children's educational trajectory that are predictive of success in school and life. The Center works at the nexus of research, practice, and policy to develop sustainable systems that leverage educational technologies and improve the implementation of research-based practices. Housed in one of the nation's elite public research universities, the Center operates as a dynamic, entrepreneurial workplace focused on executing UF's service mission to strengthen the human condition and improve the quality of life. The Lastinger Center is committed to attracting, hiring, and retaining top talent by valuing a variety of thought, skill, and experience. As an equal opportunity employer, we believe in fostering environments where team members feel respected, valued for their differences, and empowered to do their best work.
Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Mail New Worlds Reading paper applications, upon request.
- Mail State Initiatives (NWR and FTA) flyers. upon request.
- Manage SOLO flyer shipment returns by verifying addresses to reship them to the correct address, when applicable. Update tracking log to make not of schools that have moved or closed.
- Organize the New Worlds Reading Reference and Lending Libraries.
- Ship promotional items, books, and printed promotional materials, upon request.
- Assist with special projects, such as labeling books, packing event supplies, mailings, etc.
- Take periodic inventory of supplies, books, and promotional items.
- Provide support to Business Operations, including:
- Keeping the Ingenuity office space clean, stocked, and organized.
- Receiving shipments for various associates and teams.
- Greeting visitors.
- Preparing FedEx shipments.
- Assist with in-person meetings and events (set up, break down, catering, etc.).
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