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Position Summary:
Florida Atlantic University is seeking an Operations Assistant - Boca Raton, FL.
The FAU College of Business is one of the largest AACSB-accredited colleges of business in the United States with more than 8,000 students. The college has seven departments and an impressive offering of degree programs at both the undergraduate and graduate levels (including Ph.D.) as well as many online, executive, and certificate programs. For more information about the FAU College of Business, please visit http://business.fau.edu.
We are seeking a service-minded, detail-oriented Operations Assistant with strong communication and organizational skills. This role requires an outgoing, adaptable team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment, can effectively prioritize tasks, and works well under deadlines.
Key Responsibilities:
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Assist in planning, coordinating, and executing projects and events with colleagues, university departments, and community partners.
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Support the daily operations of the Boca Schmidt Family Complex and Office Depot Building, ensuring facilities are secure, clean, and well-maintained.
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Conduct observation rounds on campus to monitor security and cleanliness.
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Assist with event programming and management for Executive Education programs, including orientations, graduations, and evening class events.
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Provide excellent customer service by responding to inquiries and addressing questions effectively.
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Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to building maintenance and classroom operations.
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Open and close classrooms in accordance with scheduled activities.
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Lift and move up to 50 pounds to support event setup and breakdown.
Ideal Candidate:
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Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
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Ability to multitask and maintain attention to detail in a dynamic setting.
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Comfortable collaborating with individuals and groups.
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Flexible schedule and willingness to adapt to varying responsibilities.
This position is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys providing high-level service and contributing to a collaborative team.
The College of Business at Florida Atlantic University seeks scholars who are committed to supporting the learning needs of students from diverse backgrounds and to thoughtfully engaging all communities in higher education. Florida Atlantic University embodies a culture of strategic and collaborative community engagement that results in mutual benefit to the institution and the various internal and external communities that it serves.
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Minimum Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent from an accredited institution and two years of experience required. Appropriate college coursework or vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.
This is a physically active role that requires the ability to:
Provide excellent customer service by responding to inquiries and addressing questions effectively.
Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to building maintenance and classroom operations.
Open and close classrooms in accordance with scheduled activities.
Lift and move up to 50 pounds to support event setup and breakdown.
Salary:
$19.16 per hour
College or Department:
College of Business
Location:
Boca Raton
Work Days and Hours:
Monday - Thursday, 2 p.m. - 10 p.m. Occasional Fridays, Saturdays, and/or Sundays as needed.
Application Deadline:
2025-04-23
Special Instructions to Applicant:
Temporary positions are not established positions and are paid from OPS funds. Temporary positions are usually not eligible for benefits and retirement; however, they may be eligible for health insurance coverage depending on the average hours worked per week. They provide full-time or part-time employment in an exempt or non-exempt employment situation based on job duties and salary in accordance with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Temporary positions do not have layoff rights and may be terminated without prior notice. Applicants hired into Temporary positions may apply for a regular appointment should a vacancy become available.
APPLICATION DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:
Resume
OFFICIAL SEALED TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED:
Final candidate will be required to have official, sealed transcripts and original NACES evaluation, if applicable, sent from their educational institution to Human Resources prior to the start of employment.
PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENINGS REQUIRED:
Selected candidates must successfully complete and pass all employment screenings prior to the start of employment. Employment screenings may include a criminal background check (level I and level II), motor vehicle check, credit check, reference checks, alcohol, and drug screening check.
REQUEST FOR ACCOMODATIONS:
Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations may contact Human Resources at 561-297-3057. For inquiries concerning employees, job applicants or other available accommodations, please email [email protected] or call the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX at (561) 297-3004.
What We Do
Florida Atlantic University, founded in 1961, is currently serving more than 30,000 undergraduate and graduate students at sites throughout its six-county service region in southeast Florida. The University's student body, which ranks as the most ethnically and culturally diverse in Florida's State University System, includes many men and women of non-traditional age.
Long known as an outstanding teaching institution, FAU is undergoing rapid development as a center of cutting-edge research, particularly in the biomedical arena. This process has been accelerated by the University's partnerships with four internationally known biomedical research organizations, the Scripps Research Institute, the Vaccine and Gene Therapy Institute, the Torrey Pines Institute for Molecular Studies and the Max Planck Society. Additionally, FAU's Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine recently welcomed its inaugural class.
