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Position Summary:
The School of Criminology and Criminal Justice at Florida Atlantic University is seeking an Administrative Support Assistant in Boca Raton, FL.
This position is responsible for managing the reception area in the School of Criminology and Criminal Justice. Provides general support to the School’s Director and Executive Committee, including scheduling and coordinating faculty meetings, events and appointments for the Director and program coordinators. Maintain paper and electronic records that are organized and easily accessible. Coordinates the School of Criminology & Criminal Justice events including student clubs (e.g. CJ Club, Mock Trial Club), continuing education and community-engagement events.
Summary of Responsibilities:
If Benefits & Perks are important to you, then FAU is the place to be! Working at FAU has its perks! In addition to helping drive change and having a positive impact by supporting our students, staff, and faculty, FAU offers:
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Minimum Qualifications:
A high school diploma or equivalent and four years of appropriate experience required.
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in criminology, criminal justice, or related field.
Effective in-person, phone, and digital communication skills.
Effective time-management and multitasking skills.
Technologically savvy and a familiarity with office management software and student applications (e.g., Workday, Microsoft Office, Canvas)
Growth mindset and desire to engage in professional development opportunities.
Salary:
$20.75 Hourly
Non-Exempt Support Personnel (SP)
College or Department:
Criminology & Criminal Justice
Location:
Boca Raton
Work Days and Hours:
Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Occasional work possible outside of regular hours may be required for special events.
Application Deadline:
2026-06-11
Special Instructions to Applicant:
VETERANS’ PREFERENCE:
Applicants may claim Veterans’ Preference on their application. The applicant claiming preference is responsible for providing required documentation at the time of making an application in Workday for a vacant position, or prior to the closing date of the vacancy announcement. If an applicant qualifies for Veterans' Preference and the SP position, they are shown preference by the guarantee of an interview. Veterans’ Preference does not guarantee a job. For additional information, please visit https://www.fau.edu/jobs/resources/veterans/. For assistance, please contact Recruitment Services at empl@fau.edu.
APPLICATION DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:
Resume
Cover Letter
OFFICIAL SEALED TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED:
Final candidate will be required to have official, sealed transcripts and original NACES evaluation, if applicable, sent from their educational institution to Human Resources prior to the start of employment.
PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENINGS REQUIRED:
Selected candidates must successfully complete and pass all employment screenings prior to the start of employment. Employment screenings may include a criminal background check (level I and level II), motor vehicle check, credit check, reference checks, alcohol, and drug screening check.
REQUEST FOR ACCOMMODATIONS:
Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations may contact the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX at 561-297-3004 or send an email at accommodate@fau.edu. To contact Human Resources, please call 561-297-3057. For communication assistance call 7-1-1.
For more information on everything FAU has to offer, please visit www.fau.edu/jobs.
Note: Current FAU employees must apply as an internal applicant by logging into their existing Workday employee account.
Position Summary:
The School of Criminology and Criminal Justice at Florida Atlantic University is seeking an Administrative Support Assistant in Boca Raton, FL.
This position is responsible for managing the reception area in the School of Criminology and Criminal Justice. Provides general support to the School’s Director and Executive Committee, including scheduling and coordinating faculty meetings, events and appointments for the Director and program coordinators. Maintain paper and electronic records that are organized and easily accessible. Coordinates the School of Criminology & Criminal Justice events including student clubs (e.g. CJ Club, Mock Trial Club), continuing education and community-engagement events.
Summary of Responsibilities:
- Provide office administration and program support in person and over the phone, with a friendly, courteous, and professional demeanor; and handle inquiries from students, other constituents within the College, and from others throughout the University.
- Supervise and train student workers/temporary staff as needed.
- Assist faculty and staff with problems/repairs, ordering supplies and books, copy jobs, scanning, and scheduling events, classes, and equipment setup.
- Process Workday and other FAU systems business processes, including the hiring, budgeting, preparing invoices for purchasing, faculty and student travel, spend authorizations and expense reports, reimbursements, and check requests, as well as ordering supplies and handling mail.
- Assist speakers and facilitators with course materials.
- Manage advertising, signage placement, catering, payment processing, and payments for facilitators.
- Assist with the creation of surveys, completion certificates, and other documents as needed. continuing education unit (CEU) reporting, as needed.
- Responsible for attending relevant committee or planning meetings and recording notes.
- Manage and organize continuing education One Drive, including full documentation for each continuing education training. Update database to track attendees, including imports of students, faculty, alumni, and other listservs.
- Coordinate with the College-level Director of Communications on the School’s social media outreach. Update and maintain the School’s website and video monitors in coordination with the Director of Communications using official content management systems (e.g., AppSpace).
- Provide supplemental assistance to the College Dean's office as needed.
If Benefits & Perks are important to you, then FAU is the place to be! Working at FAU has its perks! In addition to helping drive change and having a positive impact by supporting our students, staff, and faculty, FAU offers:
- Excellent benefit packages including Medical (PPO/HMO $50 per month single & $180 per month family), Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending plans, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and much more.
- State retirement options including tax-deferred annuities and Roth 403(b) plans.
- State employees Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
- Sick Leave Pool Program.
- Paid time off (eligible employees) including vacation and sick leave, 1 personal day, 9 paid holidays, and paid winter break (at President’s discretion).
- Paid Community Engagement Volunteer Service Day
- Employee Educational Scholarship Program (EESP) for eligible Staff/Faculty - Tuition assistance after 6 months of full-time employment. For in-unit faculty, the EESP program may be extended to spouses and dependent children (eligibility rules apply).
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The goal is to provide local employers and new employees in the area a comprehensive guide with places to live. View it here: Discover Housing Resources in Palm Beach County | BDB
Minimum Qualifications:
A high school diploma or equivalent and four years of appropriate experience required.
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in criminology, criminal justice, or related field.
Effective in-person, phone, and digital communication skills.
Effective time-management and multitasking skills.
Technologically savvy and a familiarity with office management software and student applications (e.g., Workday, Microsoft Office, Canvas)
Growth mindset and desire to engage in professional development opportunities.
Salary:
$20.75 Hourly
Non-Exempt Support Personnel (SP)
College or Department:
Criminology & Criminal Justice
Location:
Boca Raton
Work Days and Hours:
Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Occasional work possible outside of regular hours may be required for special events.
Application Deadline:
2026-06-11
Special Instructions to Applicant:
VETERANS’ PREFERENCE:
Applicants may claim Veterans’ Preference on their application. The applicant claiming preference is responsible for providing required documentation at the time of making an application in Workday for a vacant position, or prior to the closing date of the vacancy announcement. If an applicant qualifies for Veterans' Preference and the SP position, they are shown preference by the guarantee of an interview. Veterans’ Preference does not guarantee a job. For additional information, please visit https://www.fau.edu/jobs/resources/veterans/. For assistance, please contact Recruitment Services at empl@fau.edu.
APPLICATION DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:
Resume
Cover Letter
OFFICIAL SEALED TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED:
Final candidate will be required to have official, sealed transcripts and original NACES evaluation, if applicable, sent from their educational institution to Human Resources prior to the start of employment.
PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENINGS REQUIRED:
Selected candidates must successfully complete and pass all employment screenings prior to the start of employment. Employment screenings may include a criminal background check (level I and level II), motor vehicle check, credit check, reference checks, alcohol, and drug screening check.
REQUEST FOR ACCOMMODATIONS:
Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations may contact the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX at 561-297-3004 or send an email at accommodate@fau.edu. To contact Human Resources, please call 561-297-3057. For communication assistance call 7-1-1.
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