Job Status:Open Title:Part-Time Student Grant Assistant II, Academic Affairs Opportunity Type:Part-time Position Type:Student (Part-time) Position Classification:Non-Exempt Home Department:Academic Affairs Pay Grade:C1 Overview:

Santa Fe College (SF) has been recognized as one of the top-rated community colleges in the United States. Santa Fe College is a comprehensive public college that offers a range of Bachelor’s degrees, Associate in Arts, Associate in Science and Associate in Applied Science degree options, as well as Certificate and Non-Degree programs. Santa Fe College is a student-centered institution with a commitment to open access, academic excellence, and cultural and ethnic diversity. A high quality of life, temperate climate, proximity to the University of Florida, diverse cultural events, and plentiful recreational opportunities make SF and Gainesville an ideal community to work and live.

Compensation: Hourly Rate of $13.76 as per the Santa Fe College Salary Schedule. Limited to 15-20 hours per week.

Description:

This position is responsible for providing support for a U.S. Department of Agriculture funded project titled “Florida Heritage Initiative: Connecting Local Food with Local Culture in Florida Farmers Markets.” The faculty members and administrators involve in this project rely on part-time student aides who will assist with the organization of community events and materials related to them. Student work hours can be flexible and accommodating to the student’s class schedule. However, students will be required to attend the events to be organized as part of this grant project.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Help prepare and organize symposia, festivals, club presentations

• Coordinate preparation of flyers, room reservations, lecture presentations, printing flyers, etc.

• Design and develop food-based presentations and dissemination of project.

Help organize a multicultural food festival together with the project coordinator and directors

Maintain a list of invited speakers

Send invitation letter to events speakers

Send invitation letter to Santa Fe College stakeholders and community partners

Support the preparation of a toolkit to help farmers and market managers select cultural themes for food and cultural themes for food and cultural events to introduce heritage foods to the general public

Coordinate crop availability with farmers

Assist with booth preparation at farmer’s market

Prove support for workshops and food demonstration at multicultural food events

Provide clerical support to the faculty and other staff members.

Take messages, distribute mail and office supplies, and make photocopies.

Provide service excellence through courteous, informed, accessible, and professional engagement.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Reports to: USDA Project Director, Academic Affairs

Qualifications:

Required: Must be a currently enrolled Santa Fe College student in good academic standing taking six (6) more credit hours. Must maintain a 2.5 GPA.

Other Requirements: A criminal background check will be conducted.

Preferred: Email and Microsoft knowledge.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to work successfully in a multi-cultural environment.

• Systems & Software - Proficient level of knowledge of Microsoft Office and/or relevant position software programs.

Application Process: All applicants must submit a completed online SF Employment Application and an up-to-date resume to be considered for this position. All submitted materials will be routed to and reviewed by the following job contact:

Dr. Sarah Cervone

USDA Project Director

sarah.cervone@sfcollege.edu

352-395-5670

Contact: Required Documents:Resume/Curriculum Vitae, SF Current Class Schedule