Assistant, Communications & Public Affairs

Gainesville, FL 32608, USA
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Job Description

Job Opening Summary

Responsible for efficient office operations for the UF Health Communications division. Provides administrative support to the division and assists the administrative team with phone coverage, greeting and directing visitors, ordering and maintaining office supplies and inventory, and handling other duties as assigned. Provides event support for health promotions outreach efforts, including updating the community calendar, registering participants, updating the membership database, facilitating member mailings, handling various event planning logistics and supporting event activations.

Job Opening Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • Two years of customer service experience required, hospital or similar setting a plus.
  • Experience must include personal computer use, including Microsoft Word and Excel; database and/or survey (e.g., Qualtrics) applications experience preferred.
  • Must demonstrate excellent communication and organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Must be able to make quick decisions using good judgment.


Motor Vehicle Operator Designation (Required): (Refer to CP 1.51):
Employee in this position will operate vehicles for an assigned business purpose as a "non-frequent driver."

NOTE: A frequent driver is defined as one who uses his/her personal or University of Florida Health automobile a) at least once daily, b) at least five individual trips per week or c) drives, on average, over 150 miles per week in the performance of his/her job.


Shift hours:
8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Monday-Friday