OPS Graduate Admissions Graduate Assistant

POSITION DETAILS

Employment based visa sponsorship will NOT be considered for this position.

Classification Title:  Graduate Assistant
Department:  University Admissions
FLSA Status:  Non-Exempt
Salary Range:  $17.25
Pay Basis:  Hourly

POSITION OVERVIEW

JOB SUMMARY:

The Graduate Admissions Graduate Assistants (GAD GAs) are integral members of the Graduate Admissions team within the Office of University Admissions. In this essential capacity, GAD GAs serve as the primary student support representatives, the first point of contact for individuals navigating the graduate application process. This involves engaging professionally with prospective and currently enrolled graduate students, faculty members across various departments, and university staff, by providing comprehensive and professional assistance through all primary communication channels: telephone, email correspondence, and direct, in-person visits.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Applicants must be a graduate student at the University of West Florida and pursuing work related to the student’s graduate studies program.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

Strong communication and organizational skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Self-motivated, professionalism, strong communication and time management skills, and ability to work with diverse individuals. Be able to multi-task, have a positive and helpful attitude. Be a team player and support University Admissions as needed.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Physical Requirements: No unusual physical requirement. Requires no heavy lifting and nearly all work is performed in a comfortable indoor facility.
• Impact of Deadlines: Routine deadlines. Usually sufficient lead time. Variance in work volume, seasonal, and predictable. Priorities can be anticipated. Some interruptions are present. Involves occasional exposure to demands/pressures from persons other than immediate sup.
• Standing: Daily
• Walking: Daily
• Sitting: Daily
• Reaching with hands and arms: Daily
• Climbing or balancing: Occasionally
• Stooping: Occasionally
• Use of hands to handle objects: Daily
• Lifting up to 10lbs: Occasionally
• Lifting up to 25lbs: Occasionally
• Lifting over 25lbs: Occasionally
• Talking as express or exchange of ideas verbally: Daily
• Hearing as perceive sound by ear: Daily
• Vision as distinguish colors & depth: Daily

Special Requirements or Considerations of the Job:  

• This position requires fingerprinting.

Special Instructions to Applicants:  Candidates must apply online through the University of West Florida website: https://careers.uwf.edu. Applicants are required to attach a resume, cover letter and contact information for three references. An opportunity to upload these documents will be provided during the application process. For assistance, please contact Human Resources at 850.474.2694 or email jobs@uwf.edu.

ADDITIONAL POSTING DETAILS

Number of Vacancies: 2
Work Hours:  8am-5pm
FTE:  0.25
Closing Date:  03/30/2026