Student Asst - Federal Community Service
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Job no: 537899
Work type: Student Ast
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Education/Training/Instructional Design, Early childhood education/Childcare
Department:18390000 - ED-UF LITERACY INSTITUTE
| Classification Title: |
Student Asst - Federal Community Service
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| Classification Minimum Requirements: |
- Must be currently enrolled as a student, at least half time, at the University of Florida.
- Must be awarded Federal Work Study as part of a student financial aid package.
- Must maintain at least a 2.0 GPA.
- Must maintain course credits required to continue to receive work study.
- Must pass a Background Check prior to placement in off-campus schools and/or community centers.
- Must attend mandatory paid training prior to placement in off-campus schools and/or community centers.
- Must be able to travel to the assigned, off campus site.
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| Job Description: |
Give a child the gift of reading!
America Reads is one of the preeminent federal community service programs in the country. Its mission? To mobilize an army of trained tutors to help children become successful readers.
UF America Reads tutors work with students who need additional help with reading in elementary schools and community centers throughout Gainesville. All financial aid recipients with Federal Work Study in their award are welcome to apply, regardless of major. All that is required is a desire to help children become competent, confident readers and….
- Availability to work a minimum of two days per week, Monday through Friday, for 2-4 hours each day between the hours of 8:00am-Noon or 2:30-5:30pm during the Spring 2026 semester.
- Ability to travel to the assigned, off campus site.
- Ability to attend mandatory orientation and paid training sessions.
- Commitment to work at least one full semester.
- Maintenance of at least a 2.0 GPA.
- Maintenance of course credits required to continue to receive work study.
- A clear Background Check prior to placement in off-campus schools and/or community centers.
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| Expected Salary: |
$16.00
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| Required Qualifications: |
• Must be currently enrolled as a student, at least half time, at the University of Florida.
• Must be awarded Federal Work Study as part of a student financial aid package.
• Must maintain at least a 2.0 GPA.
• Must maintain course credits required to continue to receive work study.
• Must pass a Background Check prior to placement in off-campus schools and/or community centers.
• Must attend mandatory paid training prior to placement in off-campus schools and/or community centers.
• Must be able to travel to the assigned, off campus site. |
| Preferred: |
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to follow written and verbal directions
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| Special Instructions to Applicants: |
In order to be considered, please upload your resume, class schedule, screenshot of Federal Work Study Award with UFID, and contact information for two references.
Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.
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| Health Assessment Required: |
No |
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