OSAB Events & Services Chair - Student Assistant

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Position Summary:

The Center for Online and Continuing Education is seeking an Online Student Advisory Board (OSAB) Events and Services Chair - Student Assistant in Boca Raton, FL.

With over 30,000 students from all 50 states and over 180 countries, 21 intercollegiate teams, 180 plus degree programs, and an administration that thrives on discovery and excellence, FAU is pushing the boundaries of higher education. Florida Atlantic's faculty and staff are trailblazers and innovators with a passion for finding creative solutions while advancing science, art, and technology in all disciplines. Our work environment is a hub of cultures from across the nation and the world, making FAU a place where collaboration flourishes. 

The Online Student Advisory Board (OSAB) Events & Services Chair will serve as a primary architect of the online student experience, ensuring online students feel like true members of the Florida Atlantic community. This role is responsible for bridging the events and services gap between distance learners and the university through high-impact programming, strategic collaboration, and data-informed event management.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, lead, and execute events specifically tailored to foster community and belonging within the online student population at FAU.

• Oversee all event logistics, including master scheduling, resource allocation, marketing, cross-departmental coordination, registration, and real-time participation tracking.

• Master and manage FAU’s primary engagement platform, Owl Central, ensuring all events are properly registered, tracked, and compliant with university standards.

• Partner with Board leadership and FAU professional staff to identify critical student needs, translating those insights into innovative services and engagement initiatives.

• Implement robust feedback mechanisms to evaluate event ROI (Return on Investment) and student satisfaction, utilizing data to refine and scale future OSAB initiatives.

• Participate in required Registered Student Organization trainings as needed.

• Other job-related duties as assigned.

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Minimum Qualifications:

Degree-seeking undergraduate student enrolled as an online student at FAU with a minimum of six credit hours (or twelve if international), a minimum GPA of 2.50, and commitment to serving in the role for at least one academic year required.

Preferred Skills & Experience:

Experience in event planning or project coordination.

Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.

Excellent communication skills for collaborating with students and staff.

Ability to work independently and take initiative on projects.

Comfort with virtual collaboration tools (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Canvas).

Salary:

$15-$17 per hour

College or Department:

OPS - COCE: Online Student Engagement

Location:

Boca Raton

Work Days and Hours:

Based on student's academic schedule

Application Deadline:

2026-05-18

Special Instructions to Applicant:

This is a part time position.

APPLICATION DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:
Resume
Cover letter

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 ACCOMMODATIONS:
Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations may contact the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX at 561-297-3004 or send an email at accommodate@fau.edu. To contact Human Resources, please call 561-297-3057. For communication assistance call 7-1-1.