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Jaye Madden

Administrative Specialist III

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Jaye Madden

Administrative Specialist III


Jaye Madden is an Administrative Specialist in the Anthropology Department, where he is the point person for many administrative tasks. Before joining Anthropology, he worked in the Geography Department at the University of Florida. Outside of work, Jaye enjoys eating liver with fava beans and a nice chianti.

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  • Faculty appointments
  • Budgets
  • Sponsored projects management
  • Academic Activity Reporting
  • FARs and Effort
  • T&P
  • Awards and Scholarships (& applications)
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Hannah Kelly

Academic Assistant III

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Hannah Kelly

Academic Assistant III


Hannah Kelly is the Academic Assistant for the Anthropology Department. She supports undergraduate and graduate students, as well as departmental faculty, in meeting their academic goals and needs. Outside of work, Hannah is an avid reader and loves to drink tea.

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  • Course registration
  • Course schedule edits
  • Grad committee edits
  • Grad milestone paperwork
  • Textbook adoptions
  • Grade issues
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Jen Massimin

Administrative Assistant I

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Jen Massimin

Administrative Assistant I


Jen Massimin is an Administrative Assistant in the Department of Anthropology. She has worked in forensic toxicology and biotechnology labs and volunteers for We Rock Gainesville and Prairie Creek Conservation Cemetery. Jen has been playing drums since age 7 and dabbles in other instruments, so feel free to discuss music with them anytime!

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  • Event planning
  • Shipping/Receiving (FedEx/UPS/USPS, etc)
  • Keys, door codes, building access, etc
  • Asset management
  • Classroom and Facilities issues
  • Computer, printer, phone issues
  • Space Allocation
  • Van reservations
  • Purchasing
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Gabe Vasquez

Administrative Assistant II

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Gabe Vasquez

Administrative Assistant II


Gabe Vasquez is an Administrative Assistant for the Anthropology Department, where he supports departmental travel, payroll, and general HR duties. Before joining Anthropology, he worked in UF Central Payroll and the Geography Department and earned his undergraduate degree from UF. Gabe is one of two drummers who work in the main office!

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  • HR/Payroll
  • Processing assistantship and fellowship appointments, (+ tuition waivers)
  • Student assistant and OPS appointments
  • Travel requests and reimbursements
  • Purchasing

Main Office

We are located in Turlington Hall on Union Road and Newell Drive. Explore UF’s interactive map. 

To reach the Anthropology Main Office from Union Road: Go up the stairs and take the doors to your left which are labeled “Department of Anthropology.” The Main Office is down the hall on the left in Room 1112.

To reach the Anthropology Main Office from Newell Drive:  Enter in the main doors and turn right, continue down the hallway turning left, then the Main Office is on the right in Room 1112.

Mailing Address

Department of Anthropology, University of Florida, 1112 Turlington Hall, PO Box 117305, Gainesville, FL 32611-7305

(352) 392-2253(352) 392-2253