Administrative Support (TEMP)

UCF utilizes OPS (Other Personal Services), or Temporary, positions to recruit diverse, qualified candidates to place into a wide variety of temporary positions throughout the university. These administrative roles can vary in length lasting up to one year.

The Opportunity

Each Temporary Administrative assignment can vary in length lasting from a few days to one year of service. They can be part-time or full-time, at one of our many campuses and require varying skill sets ranging from entry-level to advanced expertise. The needs of our business partners vary, and employees of diverse skills are needed for different assignments. Skills sets for these roles may be similar to the skill levels of position titles such as:

• Administrative Assistant
• Executive Assistant
• Receptionist
• Data Entry/Filing & Record Maintenance
• Writing and Editorial Assistant
• Events Coordinator
• Event Support Staff
• Program/Project Assistant
• Bookstore Retail Associate
• Telephone Interviewer
• Customer Service Representative
• Academic Research Assistant
• Library Specialist

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated level of professional customer service and interpersonal communication skills
• Knowledge of principles and practices of basic office support and management
• Intermediate level knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Outlook; ability to train on and learn new computerized systems
• Keen attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and ability to maintain confidentiality while managing competing priorities
• Ability to communicate and work alongside faculty, staff, students, vendors, and outside guests of the University in an effective and professional manner.

Additional Information:

Applying for this position will place you in a general temporary pool of candidates for future consideration for temporary positions at the University of Central Florida. Temporary employment may be full or part time, but in either case is limited in duration. You may be contacted for additional screening such as interviewing and reference checking in order to be considered for such positions. If screening is required, the Talent Acquisition office will contact you directly.

Please include a resume with your application (a cover letter is optional).

Are Benefits Important to You?

State Benefits eligibility for OPS employees are subject to criteria established by the State of Florida. The state’s benefits administrator, People First, determines eligibility and coordinates enrollment. If this position becomes eligible for state benefits the employee will be notified directly by People First.  OPS positions are not entitled to paid time off. 

Who Are We?

Founded in 1963 to fuel the region’s talent pipeline and support the growing U.S. space program, UCF is built to make a better future for our students and society. It’s one of the reasons U.S. News & World Report ranks UCF among the nation’s top 20 most innovative colleges, while Forbes, Kiplinger, and The Princeton Review rank us a best-value university. UCF is one of 14 universities nationwide designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution and a Research 1 university. With 13 colleges, including a fully accredited College of Medicine, UCF offers more than 220-degree programs between its main campus, downtown campus, hospitality campus, academic health sciences campus, and 11 UCF Connect centers located throughout the region. In addition, UCF extends its reach to communities in and beyond Central Florida by offering complete, online programs leading to bachelor's degrees, master's degrees, Ph.D.'s., certificates, and more.

Unless explicitly stated on the job posting, it is UCF’s expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.

Work Schedule:

Hours may vary depending on the assignment.

Hourly Rate:

Varies