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Wheaton, IL

$13.75 - $17.50/hr

Provide academic support at the student's academic level. * Accompany students and provide academic support. * Assist students with bathroom/hygeine needs according to teacher request or needs of ...

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An academic support assistant helps students by providing tutoring, administrative support, and resources to enhance learning. They often work in educational settings such as schools or colleges, assisting with curriculum delivery, managing materials, and supporting teachers or students with various academic tasks.

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Infographic showing various Academic Support Assistant job openings in Illinois as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 77% Full Time, 18% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 89% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $35,675 per year, or $17.2 per hour.

Student Office Assistant, Academic & Curriculum Support

Fgcu

Campus, IL • On-site

Part-time

Re-posted 18 hours ago

Key responsibilities

  • Assist with reviewing academic publications and documents for accuracy, consistency, formatting, and adherence to established standards.

  • Organize, sort, and maintain data in Microsoft Excel and other electronic records systems, and compile information into reports and spreadsheets.

  • Review meeting agendas, minutes, and supporting materials for accuracy, completeness, and consistency, and support special projects and administrative duties as assigned.

Job description

Job Summary

The Student Office Assistant assists with various clerical duties within Academic & Curriculum Support (ACS) as needed.

Job Description

Typical duties include but are not limited to:

  • Assist with reviewing academic publications and documents for accuracy, consistency, formatting, and adherence to established standards.
  • Identify typographical errors, outdated information, and inconsistencies in curriculum-related materials.
  • Organize, sort, and maintain data in Microsoft Excel and other electronic records systems.
  • Compile and consolidate information from multiple sources into reports and spreadsheets for review and analysis by the ACS Director.
  • Review meeting agendas, minutes, and supporting materials for accuracy, completeness, and consistency.
  • Support special projects and perform other administrative duties as assigned.

Additional Job Description

Required Qualifications:

  • Must be enrolled as a degree-seeking student at Florida Gulf Coast University at the time of hire and throughout the appointment.
  • Experience operating a computer and proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook).

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

  • Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
  • Ability to accurately prepare and maintain records, files, and reports.
  • Ability to exercise good judgement.
  • Ability to multi-task and work under pressure.
  • Ability to meet deadlines for work assignments.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality of work-related information and materials.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced and high-volume environment.
  • Ability to represent the university in a positive and professional manner.
  • Ability to establish and maintain a good rapport with university faculty, staff, students, and the general public.

All employees are expected to:

  • Promote a common purpose consistent with stated University goals and demonstrate a commitment to students and the learning environment.
  • Possess the knowledge of general written standards and procedures utilized, and have the ability to read, interpret, and follow procedural and policy manual related to the job tasks.
  • Demonstrate the ability to respond to supervision, guidance, and direction in a positive, receptive manner and in accordance with stated policies.
  • Provide quality customer service by creating a welcoming and supportive environment.
  • Present a professional image in word, action, and attire.
  • Apply effective techniques to create working relationships with others to achieve common goals; successfully communicates and collaborates with others to achieve goals.
  • Demonstrate skills necessary to look at situations and processes critically to make recommendations for improvement.

FGCU is a State University System of Florida member and an Equal Opportunity and Equal Access employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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