2026-2027 Curatorial Research 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

The Curatorial Research Assistant supports the research and exhibition initiatives of the Frost Art Museum – s curatorial team This position provides students with hands-on experience in a professional museum environment and fosters a deeper understanding of cultural heritage work Key Responsibilities: Assist with research for upcoming exhibitions, collection objects, and the museum's institutional history Support the development and implementation of exhibitions, including drafting object labels, wall texts, and related interpretive materials Maintain correspondence with artists, lenders, and donors, and manage associated records for the curatorial department Assist with records management, including organizing and archiving both physical and digital documents Conduct exhibition tours and provide public engagement support as needed Provide administrative and logistical support for a range of exhibitions, including those organized in collaboration with the MFA program, Master of Arts in Art Education, Collection Highlights Contribute to programming efforts related to these exhibitions Perform other duties and administrative tasks as assigned The omission of specific responsibilities does not preclude assignment of duties that are reasonably related to this position

Job Category

Federal Work Study

Desired Qualifications

Qualifications: Must be a currently enrolled FIU student in good academic standing Strong research, writing, and communication skills Familiarity with conducting research using library databases, archives, and both primary and secondary sources Interest in art history, museum studies, cultural studies, or related fields preferred Responsible, detail-oriented, and capable of working independently or as part of a team Strong organizational and time-management skills Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite required Preferred: familiarity with design and visualization software such as Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, SketchUp, or similar platforms Ability to follow direction and work with minimal supervision when needed Ability to maintain confidentiality with sensitive information Clear and concise communication skills, both verbal and written High level of personal responsibility and problem-solving abilities

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

Schedule based on department needs and class schedule.

Advertised Salary

$15.00/per 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 this role be in the Center for Children and Families (CCF) or the Childrens – Creative Learning Center (CCLC)? No Will this role be part of a university-sponsored summer camp or afterschool program? ( Those providing services in Camps will require DCF Clearance at a cost) NoWill this position work in Housing Residential Life of Muesum? Yes Will this role require entering any K-12 schools? ( Those providing services in K-12 Schools will require MDCPS/BCPS Clearance at a cost.) No Will this role have direct access to cash, checks, gift cards, credit cards, debit cards, or make and receive payments? No Will this role conduct IT related functions, e.g. IT Technician, Data Analyst, Application Developer, etc.? No Will this role require driving of a university-owned motor vehicle (including golf cart and other utility vehicles)? No Will this role travel with Athletics teams to events? No Will the role be in a special trust/sensitive location? No Will this role be in the Office of the Registrar, Office of Financial Aid, or One Stop? NoWill 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 this role perform or support research? (Mark No if this is a Graduate Assistant contract (GA, RA, TA)) No

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. 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.