2026-2027 Honors College, College Career Student Assistant New

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

Prospective employees in this role will work with the Career Specialist at Honors College Career Center to assist with coordination of all program-related duties Responsibilities:

• Create semesterly marketing campaigns and design career-related marketing materials for social media and newsletter platforms on a weekly basis
• Develop and design various career-related resource guides focused on resumes, cover letter writing, interviewing strategies, etc
• Assist in executing event logistics for various career readiness programming that takes place in-person, hybrid, or virtually
• Provide resume review feedback in the Honors College Career Center’s Resume Review Drop-In Program
• Collaborate and propose ideas on redesigning Career Center’s webpage
• Analyze various career data related to internships or career needs and communicate findings
• Other related duties as assigned by supervisor

Job Category

Federal Work Study

Desired Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Current FIU students enrolled during the 2025 – 2026 academic year eligible for Federal Work Study
• Thorough knowledge of Canva, experience with content creation, social media marketing campaigns and flyer design
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications such as Word and Excel
• Experience with Qualtrics and data analysis
• Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines
• Exceptional written and spoken communication skills

Qualities We Look For:

• Personable nature and eagerness to learn enabling you to contribute to a productive work environment
• Demonstrate enthusiasm when faced with new or challenging tasks
• Creativity and adaptability with marketing or assisting with programming
• Professionalism in quality of work, being able to complete tasks, meet deadlines, and speaking/interacting with students, Honors College staff, and stakeholders

Who May Apply

• Students enrolled at FIU, who have been awarded Federal Work Study (FWS) as part of their Financial Aid Award package.
• Student must be enrolled with a minimum of six (6) credit hours in a course of study leading to a degree or a Financial Aid eligible certificate, during Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters.
• Upon credits decreasing, award being canceled, or graduating, FWS employment must end.

Work Schedule

Hours will vary based on class schedule and needs of department.

Advertised Salary

$15.00/Hour

Pre-Employment Requirements

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

Student Background Checks

Extended Background Check is required if the job includes any of the following responsibilities. Some may also require a Fingerprint Check: Duties: Yes or No Will the position provide unsupervised direct care, treatment, education, training, instruction, supervision, or recreation to vulnerable populations such as minors, the elderly, or those with disabilities? (Fingerprint Check required) NO Will the position work within a Child Care center, medical facilities, etc. (Requires DCF Clearinghouse at a cost) NO Will the position work in a university sponsored Summer Camp? (Requires DCF Clearinghouse at a cost)? NO Will the position require entering any K-12 schools? (Requires public school system clearance) NO Will the position perform fiscal duties to include budgeting, accounting, or having direct access to cash, checks, gift cards and/or credit/debit cards to include making and/or receiving payments? NO Will the position have control over university-wide operational processes through functional roles or system security access (Information technology related functions, e.g., Web/Application Developer, IT Technician, Data/Systems Analysts etc.)? NO Will the position drive a university vehicle (including using the golf cart)? (MVR Check only) NO Will the position travel with student athletes to events? NO Is this designated as a position of special trust, responsibility, and sensitive location (Museums, Housing Residential Life, NFSTC, and working with and around minors etc.)? NO Will the position have system access to process payments, print or distribute checks, process corrections, or generate, update, or approve financial transactions that will result in the disbursement of university funds? (Office of Financial Aid, One Stop, or Office of the Registrar (Title IV access) NO Will this position work within the following units that provide health and human services: College of Medicine, College of Nursing, Health Sciences, Physical Therapy, Athletic Training, School of Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Dietetics & Nutrition, Student Health, Psychology, Center for Children & Families? Office of Inspector General (OIG) Checks (Global Watch only) NO Will the position support university sponsored research? (May require Research Extended Background Check) NO

How to apply

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 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/ 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 12:00 am of the close date. 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.