Student Assistant for Development

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Position Summary:

Florida Atlantic University is seeking an FAU Undergraduate Student for the position of Student Assistant for Development - Boca Raton, FL.

The College of Education is inviting applications for a Student Assistant for Development. This is an exciting opportunity for a student to gain firsthand office experience in a university environment. We are looking for a highly motivated, professional-minded student to serve as a Student Development Assistant and provide a wide range of database research, administrative and general support to the College of Education Development team.

Summary of Responsibilities include:

• Working collaboratively with the Director of Development and Development Associate on the implementation of a robust development strategy.

• Participating in the donor cultivation process from research to gift, including coordination of strategy meetings, basic donor research, visit planning, donor acknowledgment, documentation and follow-up.

• Working as part of a team in a professional office setting.

• Operating and utilizing computers and multi-function copier.

• Work closely with the Development Associate to prepare for, attend and represent the College at various student and alumni events.

• Handling and maintaining confidential information.

• Performs other job-related duties assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Florida Atlantic University degree-seeking undergraduate student with a minimum of six credit hours (or twelve if international) and a 2.0 GPA.

The ideal student candidate will enjoy working as part of a team, be extremely detail-oriented, have a strong working knowledge of common office computer programs such as Microsoft Office, and be eager to learn about fundraising.

Required Qualifications:
• Possess at least a sophomore status at Florida Atlantic (26+ completed credit hours).
• Must be reliable and able to manage time to work on multiple projects.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite programs.

Preferred Qualification:
• An interest in philanthropy/ non-profit management.
• Possess a curious mind and a passion for learning.
• Demonstrate a strong donor service attitude.
• Maintain a high level of integrity and accountability.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision and a self-starter attitude.
• Creative, out-of-box thinking.
• Experience creating graphics using Microsoft Publisher, Canva, or a similar program is a plus."

Salary:

$15.00 per hour.

College or Department:

OPS - IA: Development - College of Education

Location:

Boca Raton

Work Days and Hours:

Monday - Friday, part-time hours between 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Application Deadline:

2026-01-29

Special Instructions to Applicant:

This is a part time position.



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 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.