Federal Work Study - Student Receptionist (Health Education & Behavior)
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Job no: 537809
Work type: Student Ast
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Office/Administrative/Fiscal Support, Student Services
Department:26050100 - HH-HEB-ADMINISTRATION
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Federal Work Study - Student Receptionist (Health Education & Behavior)
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| Classification Minimum Requirements: |
Must be a student with eligibility for Federal Work Study and an anticipated graduation date of Fall 2026 or later. Students must maintain a minimum 2.0 grade point average and be enrolled in at least six credit hours a semester.
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| Job Description: |
The Department of Health Education & Behavior (HEB) is seeking motivated and reliable student receptionists to serve as the first point of contact for all departmental calls and visitors including students, faculty, staff, and guests. Student receptionists will assist with a variety of tasks and special projects, providing essential administrative support to the HEB office.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
- Answer phone at reception desk; greet guests and provide them with information requested or direct them to the appropriate parties.
- Provide office coverage for HEB Admin and Advising reception areas
- Prepare MS Word documents
- Maintain Excel Spreadsheets
- Copy, fax, and shred documents
- Run campus errands, occasional use of state vehicle
- Assist with event planning and set up
- Keep the reception area, conference rooms, and breakroom clean and tidy
- Conduct internet research as requested
- Assist with office supply inventory
- Prepare mailings and respective labels
- Pick up and distribute mail
- Create file folder labels and filing
The HEB office is open Monday - Friday 8AM-5PM (closed for lunch between 12PM-1PM). Receptionist shifts are typically 4 hours (8AM-12PM or 1PM-5PM) with some flexibility depending on class schedule.
Multiple openings are available starting January 2026.
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| Expected Salary: |
$15.25/hour
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| Required Qualifications: |
- Must have a valid driver's license
- Ability to lift 30 lbs.
- Available to work between 6-20 hours per week
- Anticipated graduation date of Fall 2026 or later
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| Preferred: |
Positive, friendly, and professional attitude
Reliable, good follow-through
Proficient with Microsoft Office
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| Special Instructions to Applicants: |
Please include with your application: (1) a cover letter, (2) resume with your anticipated date of graduation, (3) *proof of Federal Work Study award, and (4) Spring 2026 class schedule (if available).
*Students seeking FWS employment 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
Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.
This is a time-limited position.
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| Health Assessment Required: |
No |
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Applications close: Eastern Standard Time
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