Student Assistant - Web DeveloperJob no: 539344
Work type: Student Ast
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Communications/Public Relations/Marketing, Computer Science, Office/Administrative/Fiscal Support
Department:02070400 - PV-INNOVATION ACADEMY
Classification Title:
STU AST NON-CLERICAL & ADMIN
Job Description:
The UF Innovation Academy (IA) is looking for an interested graduate or undergraduate student who would like to assist in oversight of the IA web site.
General responsibilities and skills a candidate must have include but are not limited to:- Introduce and add innovative features and functionality to the department website.
- Have a strong understanding of User Interface, Cross Browser compatibility, general web functions and standards.
- The position requires constant communications with colleagues.
- Expertise in planning and delivering software platforms used across multiple products and organizational units.
- Deep expertise and hands on experience in Web Applications, and writing and editing in programming languages such JavaScript, HTML, and CSS.
- Analyze user needs to determine technical requirements and opportunities.
- Create new pages and edit existing pages; edit and customize the site's theme files; add new menus, groups, and posts within WordPress Multisite, IA's current website platform
- Develop forms and registration systems for IA events using Word Press, Qualtrics, etc.
- Offer support to the IA team for major events, some of which may take place after 5pm. These include but are not limited to: Launch, Summit, or Catalyst.
- Keep code and page bases clean, consistent, and standard.
- Participate in staff interviews.
- Invest time in cross training other members of the IA team on web content management.
- Basic knowledge of website, server, and application security.
- Create preventative measures to mitigate server failure, hacking attempts, and site crashes.
- Collaborate with MarCom team to compile data for IA website, IA YouTube channel, IA social media channels, and IA newsletter into a monthly MarCom Analytics report using Google's Looker Studio
- Provide front desk and phone coverage as needed to assist the Administrative Assistant and IA Ambassadors.
Expected Salary:
$14.00 per hour; commensurate with skills and experience
Minimum Requirements:
- This position is open to all non-IA Minor students who are eligible to work on campus, be employed through student Other Personnel Services (OPS), and maintain a minimum 2.0 grade point average.
- Registered students are employed on a part-time basis
- Work schedule that allows for an office presence 4 - 5 days a week for 10 - 15 hours per week between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday
- Able to commit at least two-three consecutive semesters to the position
- Experience with WordPress
- Experience with JavaScript, HTML and CSS
- Experience in web management and administration
- Ability to read, write and communicate professionally
- Ability to work flexibly and efficiently in a multidisciplinary environment
- Must be in good academic and conduct standing with the University of Florida
Preferred Qualifications:
- Computer Science background
- Ability, creativity, and initiative to suggest and develop new ways in which web technologies could improve the performance and capabilities of the Innovation Academy
- Ability to be patient with the needs of a growing office and student needs
- Ability to offer strong customer service to students, families, and prospective students who come into the office or call the office
- Takes initiative, learns proactively, and adapts quickly to new situations
- Experience with Search Engine Optimization (SEO) techniques
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Work schedule that allows for an office presence 4 - 5 days a week for 10 - 15 hours per week between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday
In order to be considered, applicants must upload a cover letter, resume, and class schedule (or hours of availability).
Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.
Health Assessment Required:No
Advertised: 31 Mar 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 15 Apr 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Whatsapp Facebook LinkedIn Email App
Never miss an opportunity! Create an alert based on the job you applied for.
