FIU Embrace Student Program Assistant

Florida International University is classified by Carnegie as a R1: Doctoral Universities - Highest Research Activity and recognized as a Carnegie engaged university. It is a public research university with colleges and schools that offers 196 bachelor's, master's and doctoral programs in fields such as engineering, computer science, international relations, architecture, law and medicine. As one of South Florida's anchor institutions, FIU contributes almost $9 billion each year to the local economy. FIU is Worlds Ahead in finding solutions to the most challenging problems of our time. FIU emphasizes research as a major component of its mission. FIU has awarded more than 220,000 degrees and enrolls more than 54,000 students in two campuses and three centers including FIU Downtown on Brickell, FIU@I-75, and the Miami Beach Urban Studios. FIU's Medina Aquarius Program houses the Aquarius Reef Base, a unique underwater research facility in the Florida Keys. FIU also supports artistic and cultural engagement through its three museums: Patricia & Phillip Frost Art Museum, the Wolfsonian-FIU, and the Jewish Museum of Florida-FIU. FIU is a member of Conference USA and more than 400 student-athletes participating in 18 sports. For more information about FIU, visit http://www.fiu.edu/.

FIU Embrace is seeking for a Student Program Assistants to join their team and perform the duties below:

• Support the administrative and outreach functions of FIU Embrace.
• Maintain scheduled office hours and assist with the daily office operation as determined by supervisor
• Answers all incoming calls to the FIU Embrace Office using professional telephone etiquette and retrieves voicemail daily. Responds timely to inquiries and messages via a returned telephone call or email accordingly.
• Develop strong facilitation, effective communication and other leadership skills by participating in all FIU Embrace trainings and meetings.

• Refer freely to campus, and community resources
• Have a familiarity and be knowledgeable of campus offices and services

• Attend and contribute to regularly scheduled one-on-one sessions and staff meetings.
• Complete all required documentation within the established time frame
• Attends FIU Embrace outreach activities or assists in hosting FIU Embrace events and activities as assigned.
• Self-driven to utilize on-campus resources such as to increase proficiency and ability to perform duties and responsibilities using Google applications, MS Office Suite, Adobe etc.
• Upholds confidentiality agreement at all times.
• Work collaboratively with other members of the FIU Embrace team.

Education/Experience

• Strong oral and written communication skills in English are required.
• Education or job experience in an office environment is a plus but not required.
• Ability to work up to 20 hours per week
• At least one academic year remaining at FIU

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities required

• Ability to communicate clearly, effectively and congenially in spoken and written English.
• Ability to speak in Spanish is a plus but not required.
• Ability to work independently with outlined instructions.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines.
• Intermediate or advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Professional suite.
• Novice or intermediate proficiency in social media platforms is a plus.
• Detail-oriented and diligent to follow-up and complete tasks for assigned projects.
• A positive, pleasant attitude with good problem-solving skills.
• Neat and well-groomed to represent the FIU Embrace Office according to calendar of events.
• Professional attire may be required for donor or FIU Embrace events on occasion.

Student Assistant

Applicants must be currently enrolled as a student at FIU with a minimum of 6 credits as an Undergraduate student or 3 credits as a Graduate student.

20 hours/week

$13/hour

Criminal Background Check
This student appointment may be subjected to a pre-employment background check.

Extended Background Check is required if the job includes any of the following responsibilities. Some may also require a Fingerprint Check:

Prospective Employee

If you have not created a registered account, you will be asked to create a username and password for use of the system. It is recommended that you provide an active/valid e-mail account as that will be the main source of communication regarding your status within the process.

In order to be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position, be in good performance standing, and have been continuously employed at the University for at least six months.

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. All applicants are required to complete the online application including work history and educational details (if applicable), even when attaching a resume.

*This posting will close at 12 am of the close date.

Current Employee

As a current employee, you must log into Employee Self Service (ESS) to apply for this and any other internal career opportunity of interest.

In order to be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position, be in good performance standing, and have been continuously employed at the University for at least six months.

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume/ curriculum vitae, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.

*This posting will close at 12 am of the close date.

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Pay Transparency

Florida International University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

FIU is a State University System of Florida member, Equal Opportunity, Equal Access, and Affirmative Action Employer for individuals with disabilities and veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. For inquiries regarding nondiscrimination, contact FIU's Office of Civil Rights Compliance and Accessibility at 305.348.2785 or email ocrca@fiu.edu.