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About Fiu

Florida International University https://fiu.edu/ is a Top 50, preeminent public research university with 55,000 students from all 50 states and more than 140 countries, as well as an alumni network of more than 340,000. Located in the global city of Miami, the university offers more than 200 degree programs at the undergraduate, graduate and professional levels, including medicine and law. FIU faculty are leaders in their fields and include National Academy members, Fulbright Scholars and MacArthur Genius Fellows. A Carnegie R1 institution, FIU drives impactful research in environmental resilience, health and technology and innovation. Home to the Wall of Wind and Institute of Environment, FIU stands at the forefront of discovery and innovation. With a focus on student success, economic mobility and community engagement, FIU is redefining what it means to be a public research university.

Overview

The Moss School of Construction is currently seeking a Student Assistant to join their team of professionals. Duties to include: Assist in the coordination of departmental functions. Maintain departmental program systems and reports. Assist with troubleshooting system issues. Assist with developing and implementing program projects. Assist with program policies.

Minimums

At least 3 semesters of FIU work experience or related experience outside the University with satisfactory or higher from prior student appointment. Requires a letter of recommendation from one prior supervisor. Requires prior completion of FIU Service Excellence training or completion within first 30 days. Ability to work in a team setting. Advanced proficiency of Microsoft Office Suites. Ability to take direction and work independently as needed. Ability to maintain confidentiality when dealing with highly sensitive information. Knowledge of PC operations and specialized software programs, such as PantherSoft and Salesforce. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, verbally, and in writing. Possess a high sense of responsibility and customer service skills. Ability to solve problems independently. Organizational and time-management skills.

Job Category

Student Assistant

Student Disclosure

• Applicants must be currently enrolled as a student at FIU with a minimum of six (6) credits as an Undergraduate student or three (3) credits as a Graduate student during the Fall and Spring semesters.
• During the Summer semesters, Students need only remain enrolled and are not required to take credit hours, but cannot have graduated.
• Upon decreasing credit hours or graduating, student employment must end.

Work Schedule

Standard 20 hours per week

Advertised Salary

$15.00/hour to $20.00/hour

Pre-Employment Requirements

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

How to apply

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 this account, you are able to track your applicant status in " My Applications ". To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing. 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 12:00 am of the close date.