2025-2026 Media Relations, Media Relations Student Program Assistant

Florida International University is Miami's public research university, focused on student success. According to U.S. News and World Report, FIU has 42 top-50 rankings in the nation among public universities. FIU is a top U.S. research university (R1), with more than $200 million in annual expenditures. The Media Relations Student Program Assistant offers FIU students opportunities to work in a professional organization for the purpose of gaining supervised practical experience. Students will have the opportunity to utilize, under professional supervision, skills required through normal coursework. It allows the student to observe competent professional models on the job and be provided with evaluative feedback. The Media Relations Student Assistant handles daily office duties such as answering and routing phone calls and requests; compiling and distributing daily news clips featuring Florida International University, as well as news coverage reports; and helping with the logistics of media relations events. The Media Relations Student Assistant also researches and drafts media advisories, press releases, and other communications, as assigned. Job Category

Federal Work Study Desired Qualifications

Customer service knowledge Ability to work in a team setting Basic level of Microsoft Office Ability to take direction and work independently as needed Ability to maintain confidentiality when dealing with highly sensitive information 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

$13.00/Hour Pre-Employment Requirements

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

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. 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

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