Administrative Assistant I

History Department:

The UCF History Department studies the past in service to the present and the future, working with partners locally, nationally and internationally to produce new perspectives on the past for scholars and the general public. Public history can be defined as the many and diverse ways we put history to work in the world. UCF’s Public History program provides students with opportunities to learn the theory and practice of how to engage the public in “doing” history through undergraduate classes, class projects, and internships; a track within the master’s program; and graduate-level internships and publicly engaged research projects.

The Opportunity: 

The History Department is searching for an Administrative Assistant I to support the Public History Initiative. The Public History Initiative supports a number of projects and programming, including, RICHES (Regional Initiative for Collecting the History, Experiences and Stories of Central Florida), the Veterans History Project, and other department grant funded initiatives.

Responsibilities:

• Serves as the first point of contact for the Public History Initiative, through professional communication in both written and verbal correspondence.

• Assists the Program Coordinator, Director of Public History Initiative, and the Director of RICHES with administrative support.

• Arranges for space reservations, equipment management, and refreshments.

• Assists the Director of Public History in the management of the internship program.

• Assists the Program Coordinator in event coordination, publication, and preparation.

Minimum Qualifications: 

High School Diploma or Equivalent and 0+ years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219. Click here for more information

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1+ year professional experience in customer service, event coordination, office support, or administrative support.

• Outstanding customer service and organizational skills.

• Experience coordinating logistics for meetings and events.

• Knowledge of or experience working in higher education.

• Experience with software such as Microsoft Office Suite, with an emphasis on Outlook and Teams; Google Analytics; and Canva.

• Experience in navigating multiple project tasks and deadlines.

• Familiarity with standard office equipment, including scanners and cameras.

Special Instructions to the Applicants:

The selected candidate must be available to attend events on some evenings and weekends to provide on-site support.

Applicant must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer, as sponsorship is not available for this position.

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Working at UCF has its perks! UCF offers: 

• Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program   

• Paid time off, including annual and sick time off and paid holidays  

• Retirement savings options   

• Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions   

• Education assistance   

• Flexible work environment 

• And more…For more benefits information, view the UCF Employee Benefits Guide.   

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Veteran’s Preference:   

Preference will be given to eligible veterans and their eligible spouses in accordance with Chapter 295 of the Florida Statutes. Applicants claiming preference are responsible for providing required documentation by the closing date of the position. For more information on Veterans’ Preference, please visit http://hr.ucf.edu/files/VeteransPreference.pdf

As a Florida public university, the University of Central Florida makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request.  

UCF is proud to be a smoke-free campus and an E-Verify employer. 

If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 407-823-1336 or email onac@ucf.edu.

For general application or posting questions, please email talent@ucf.edu.