Apply now to join FAU, where tomorrow begins. 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: Florida Atlantic University is seeking a Program Assistant Sociology - Boca Raton, FL. The Program Assistant Sociology position provides support to FAU's College of Arts & Letters: Sociology Department. This position provides administrative support to the chair, undergraduate and graduate programs, assists with the hiring, training, and supervision of department work-study students, engages in marketing activities, and performs other job-related duties as assigned. Summary of Responsibilities Provide administrative support to the chair, undergraduate and graduate programs, department faculty, and graduate teaching assistants (GTAs). Initiate, process, and monitor contracts, reimbursements, and expenditures. Assist the chair with preparing faculty activity reports and faculty assignments. Be responsible for maintaining the department website and working with templates to add content as needed. Assist the chair with the hiring process for new faculty members. Assist with the hiring, training, and supervision of department work-study students. Maintain office and department supplies, including for classroom needs. Ensure that all emergency preparations are in place and protocols followed. Maintain department records (student, faculty, financial, etc.). Assist the chair with budget management. Track and coordinate the graduate student application process, including awarding of GTA tuition waivers and fellowships. Process student forms and faculty materials for graduate and undergraduate programs (e.g. overrides, grade changes, DIS applications, book orders, approved syllabi, etc.). Arrange travel for faculty members and help with training in new university procedures. Assist faculty members with preparing grant proposals and coordinating grant expenditures. Demonstrate competence in Workday, Microsoft Word, Excel, Office 365, and PowerPoint. Use Zoom, WebEx, and other university teleconferencing programs. Distribute and forward emails from other departments, such as upcoming events and/or policy changes. Distribute information or updates regarding department matters to appropriate list servers, including the full department, faculty, and graduate students. Make arrangements for meeting department technology needs. Monitor and maintain facilities and equipment, and oversee correction of maintenance problems. Maintain faculty and department office security, including the handling of keys and Owl Card access. Engage in marketing activities, such as developing flyers, brochures, and other materials, as needed. Organize and provide support for department events. Work with college administrators and staff on college initiatives. Other job-related duties as assigned. FAU Benefits and Perks 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). For details on FAU's amazing offers visit us at https://www.fau.edu/hr/benefits/index.php Explore Living in Palm Beach County 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 and four years of appropriate experience. Appropriate vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience. Salary: $16.50 - $17.50 USD *hourly. Support Personnel (SP) College or Department: A&L: Sociology Location: Boca Raton Work Days and Hours: Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm. Application Deadline: 2026-11-24 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 [email protected]. 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 [email protected]. To contact Human Resources, please call 561-297-3057. For communication assistance call 7-1-1. Florida Atlantic University is Where Tomorrow Begins. As a nationally recognized Carnegie R1 research institution and one of only 13 universities nationwide to also hold Carnegie designations for Opportunity and Community Engagement, Florida Atlantic is advancing discovery, driving economic growth, and preparing graduates to lead in a rapidly changing world. As South Florida's Hometown University, Florida Atlantic serves as a destination for learning, culture, athletics, and community engagement. Through NCAA Division I athletics, world-class performing arts and cultural events, public lectures, gallery exhibitions, environmental education programs, and one of the nation's largest Osher Lifelong Learning Institutes, Florida Atlantic welcomes thousands of residents, visitors, and learners to its campuses each year. From inspiring environmental education programs to providing enriching experiences for retirees, professionals, families, and sports fans, Florida Atlantic is deeply connected to the communities it serves. Through these experiences and partnerships, the university helps strengthen the region's cultural vitality, workforce, economy and quality of life. For more information, visit www.fau.edu. In order to be considered for a position, you must apply through this job website. For more information on how to apply for a position, please review the applicable Applicant Tutorial. To contact Recruitment Services, send an e-mail to [email protected]. Florida Atlantic University is an equal access/equal opportunity employer that complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination. If you require an accommodation to participate in any part of the recruitment process, please contact Florida Atlantic’s Office of Civil Rights and Title IX at 561-297-3004 or send an email to [email protected]. To contact Human Resources, please call 561-297-3057 or email [email protected]. For communications assistance, call 7-1-1. Clery Act Information Consumer Information Visit Florida Atlantic's Consumer Information page for more information about financial aid, its campus, facilities, student athletes, campus security, fire safety, as well as preventing drug and alcohol abuse. Paper copies are available upon request by contacting the Office of Student Financial Aid. Florida Statute 1010.35 - Screening Foreign Researchers Pursuant to Florida law, any applicant or student seeking employment in a research or research-related support position who is a citizen of a foreign country and not a permanent resident of the U.S., or who is a citizen or permanent resident but is affiliated with or has had at least 1 year of employment or training in China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, Cuba, Venezuela, or Syria is subject to additional screening. Applicants meeting those criteria will be required to provide the following information before any offer of employment can be made: every institution of higher education attended; all previous employment since the applicant’s 18th birthday; list of all published material, current and pending research funding from any source, including details about the research, your role, funding source, and amount; list and description of any non-university professional activities; any affiliation with an institution or program in a foreign country. Selected applicants will be required to provide additional information per the Statute, including a complete copy of your passport; and, if available, the most recently submitted DS-160 (Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application).

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