External Affairs Student Assistant

External Affairs Student Assistant JOB NO:

539709

WORK TYPE:

Student Ast

LOCATION

Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)

CATEGORIES

Communications/Public Relations/Marketing, Office/Administrative/Fiscal Support, Recreation/Event Services

DEPARTMENT

18300000•ED-LASTINGER

CENTER CLASSIFICATION TITLE

STAS•Part-Time

JOB DESCRIPTION

The UF Lastinger Center for Learning in the College of Education is looking to hire a Student Assistant•External Affairs and Government Relations. This position will support legislative outreach by coordinating visits and campus events, researching education policy priorities and officials, preparing communications and ADA compliant materials, and undertaking additional related duties.

Responsibilities:

Assist in planning legislative visits to state representatives and senators Assist in researching education policy priorities Assist in planning events to host legislators on campus Assist with writing articles and creating slide presentations Research officials and funders Prepare materials for policymaker visits Review educational materials for ADA compliance Additional duties as assigned

EXPECTED SALARY

$15.00/hour

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

This position is open to all students who are 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. Registered students are employed on a part-time basis.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Students graduating Spring 2027 or later preferred Experience working with state policymakers a plus

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS

In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter and resume. Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

HEALTH ASSESSMENT REQUIRED

No

ADVERTISED

28 Apr 2026 Eastern Daylight Time