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Administrative and Events Support Assistant


Job Location:

Gainesville, FL - USA

Hourly Salary: $ 16 - 18
Posted: 13 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 10 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Classification Title:

OPS

Classification Minimum Requirements:

MUST BE AT LEAST 18 YEARS OF AGE

UF Student Assistant
This position is open to all students eligible to work on campus and will be employed through student Other Personnel Services (OPS) and must maintain a minimum 2.0 grade point average.

OPS
Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.

Job Description:

Artificial Intelligence Academic Initiatives(AI2) Center team a unit within UFIT is currently seeking a motivated student or OPS assistant for an Administrative and Events Support Assistant role. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain practical experience in the administrative and events support of UFs campus-wide AI education initiative.

As a part-time employee you will be primarily responsible for general office and event support. We are looking for a detail-oriented individual with strong organizational and communication skills who can thrive in a fast-paced environment. This position requires a commitment of 10-20 hours per week in our UF Gainesville campus office.

UF Information Technology (UFIT) enables teaching learning research and service on campus and across the region with state-of-the-art enterprise IT systems including SEC and SUS universities and the opportunity to teach using HiPerGator.

Some key responsibilities and characteristics of this position are:

  • Office and supply organization
  • Staff reception desk coverage as needed
  • Organizing and preparing materials for workshops
  • Assist in event planning:
    • Meeting and event setup agendas and breakdown
    • Conference event support
      • University wide AI Days
      • International AI Summit
      • AI Student reception
      • AI Workshops
  • Ability to safely lift and carry objects weighing up to 40 pounds as needed for organizing materials moving supplies and event set-up/breakdown.
  • Other duties as assigned

About UF Information Technology

Led bySenior Vice President and CIO Elias Eldayrie the nine departments comprising UFIT are: Academic Technology; AI² Center; Applications Development and Integrations; Business Center; Customer Experience and Resource Planning; Data Platform and Analytics; Information Security Office; Infrastructure and Communication Technology; and Research Computing. UF Information Technology (UFIT) enables teaching learning research and service on campus and across the region with state-of-the-art enterprise IT systems including SEC and SUS universities and the opportunity to teach using HiPerGator. For more information about UFIT and its goals and governance visithttps:// the University of Florida

One of Americas all-around best universities the University of Florida drives future-making education eye-opening discoveries life-saving health care and community-building collaboration for our state our nation and our world. UF is in Gainesville a city of approximately 150000 residents in North-Central Florida 50 miles from Floridas West Coast 67 miles from the Atlantic Ocean and within a 2-hour drive to large metropolitan areas (Orlando Tampa Jacksonville). The beautiful climate and extensive nearby parks and recreational areas afford year-round outdoor activities including hiking biking and nature photography. UFs large college sports programs museums and performing arts center support various activities and cultural events for residents to enjoy. Learn more about what Gainesville has to offer atVisit Gainesville.

Expected Salary:

$16 - $18 an hour; commensurate based on education and experience.

Required Qualifications:

MUST BE AT LEAST 18 YEARS OF AGE

UF Student Assistant
This position is open to all students eligible to work on campus and will be employed through student Other Personnel Services (OPS) and must maintain a minimum 2.0 grade point average.

OPS
Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.

Preferred:

The ideal candidate will possess the following education experience and skills:

  • Previous experience in administrative event or customer service roles.
  • Strong professional verbal and written communication skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage tasks successfully with minimum supervision.
Special Instructions to Applicants:

Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position

This is not a remote work position and is located in Gainesville FL.

A Level 1 Criminal Background Screening is required.

Applicants are required to submit the following with their application:

  • Cover Letter
  • Resume
  • List of professional references with contact information(Minimum of 3 with one from a previous or current supervisor)

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

Health Assessment Required:No


Required Experience:

Junior IC


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