At Polk State, our amazing faculty and staff create an inspiring workplace. This position reports to the Dean of Student Services- Winter Haven and is an excellent opportunity within the College’s Student Services department. We offer a collaborative, creative and culturally diverse work environment. If you want to be supported in your efforts to grow professionally and to be recognized for your contributions, then come work for Polk State.

SOAR, EAGLES!

ABOUT THE POSITION:

Other Personal Services" (OPS) positions are used to describe positions that are part-time and temporary in nature. OPS jobs will normally be created for the accomplishment of short term peak workload, or periodic/intermittent tasks or projects for the college. OPS employees do not fill established positions, nor are they assigned the duties of any vacant authorized position. These positions will vary, based on the need of the institution and include office, clerical, administrative, and/or manual labor positions. An OPS temporary employee can work up to 1040 hours (in a 12 month period), unless the employee meets the criteria for extension referenced in Rule 60L-33.005, Florida Administrative Code, and normally are not longer than a six months employment period.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Job functions will vary depending on the work, project, task, department or other work criteria.

JOB/DEPARTMENT-SPECIFIC DUTIES:

OPS Worker positions earn an hourly rate of $13.00 per hour.

• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Good organizational skills with special attention to detail.
• Ability to work well with others

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• May be required to work evening shifts (until 7pm).
• This is a frontline position that will work with the public on-site. (No remote work is permitted.)
• This position will need to meet appearance/dress code restrictions including, but not limited to maintaining a professional image with limits on visible piercings and tattoos.

REQUIRED EDUCATION:

HS Diploma or equivalent required.

Prefer experience related to the department-specific OPS position.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

Application Requirements: A completed online application consists of:

• a resume, and
• an electronic job application (all sections completed).

• Submissions that do not include all required application documents will not be considered.

• This position will close at 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 30,2023.

NOTE: We encourage applicants to provide feedback of their experience or request help at Careers@polk.edu.

As a general rule, Polk State College does not provide H1-B visa sponsorship. Exceptions may be made based on the College's need for a candidate with unique skills and expertise and where the College cannot otherwise recruit and hire qualified non-sponsored candidates.

Polk State College is an equal access/equal opportunity institution committed to excellence through diversity in education and employment. The College complies with all state and federal laws granting rights to students, employees, and applicants for employment or admission to the College. Polk State College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, disability, or pregnancy in its programs, activities, or employment. For questions or concerns, please contact: Lonnie Thompson, Chief Diversity Officer, Title IX Coordinator, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion; 999 Avenue H, NE; Winter Haven, FL 33881; Office: WAD 227; 863.2 97.1000 Ext. 5378; lthompson@polk.edu

Polk State College is a drug-free workplace and participates in E-Verify.

Polk State College is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you feel you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position with Polk State, please call 863-297-1070 or e-mail Careers@polk.edu and let us know the nature of your request, along with your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will receive a response.