Florida International University - Board of Trustees
Student Orientation Leaders Coordinator
Florida International University - Board of Trustees, Miami, Florida, us, 33222
Job Overview
Job Opening ID: 535888 Location: Modesto A. Maidique Campus Review Date: 09/19/2025 Regular/Temporary: Temporary Notes: Full/Part Time not specified. About FIU
Florida International University is a top public university that drives real talent and innovation in Miami and globally. Very high research (R1) activity and high social mobility come together at FIU to uplift and accelerate learner success in a global city by focusing in the areas of environment, health, innovation, and justice. Today, FIU has two campuses and multiple centers. FIU serves a diverse student body of more than 56,000 and 290,000 Panther alumni. U.S. News & World Report places dozens of FIU programs among the best in the nation, including international business at No. 2. Washington Monthly Magazine ranks FIU among the top 20 public universities contributing to the public good. Job Summary
The Orientation and Family Programs is currently seeking a reliable Student Orientation Leader Coordinator to join their team of professionals. The following is a summary of the expectations of Peer Advisor Coordinators: A. Supervisory Responsibilities Actively model behaviors that always meet and exceed office and team standards. Hold all team members (including yourself) accountable to the expectations in place, including, but not limited to, the Fraternity and Sorority Life policy. Communicate between the team and the office staff as needed to reinforce a positive team environment and share important information. Have necessary conversations with team members to facilitate conflict resolution or address behaviors that are negatively impacting the team. Provide consistent encouragement, support, and constructive feedback to the team with the goals of the office in mind, even when away from the office or official office settings. Create and implement strategies and programs to maintain motivation during training and orientation sessions. B. Educational Responsibilities Assist in planning all trainings, retreat, and all other requirements. Communicate information to students about academic resources, activities & services available at FIU. Educate the Orientation Leaders and incoming students about their responsibilities at FIU by explaining university, office, and team policies and procedures. Assist academic advisors with providing students an understanding of academic requirements. Help Peer Advisors understand all logistical information to assist them in their role as a Orientation Leader. Prepare and coach Orientation Leader on how to conduct well-organized and thorough small group meetings, debriefs, and campus tours (in-person and/or virtual) for new students and family members. Living in residence hall but not performing the work of Housing Residential Life (HRL). C. Programmatic Responsibilities Welcome new students and families to FIU and assist them with check-in, Zoom and/or computer lab troubleshooting, etc. Develop a rapport with new students and their families. Help new students acclimate to campus, to feel welcome, and get involved in the FIU community. Be available and willing to answer questions of students and families throughout each orientation session. Assist students with academic decision-making. Always serve as an academic and social role model to Orientation Leaders and incoming students. D. Administrative Responsibilities Assist in planning training sessions, meetings, and retreats. Arrive early to help with set up for all Orientation activities including trainings, meetings, and orientation sessions. Complete all logistical tasks as requested by the Orientation staff to ensure the program proceeds smoothly. Maintain regular communications with all Orientation supervisors and discuss with them situations that warrant their attention or action. Fully participate in all assigned duties of orientation and take initiative with unanticipated tasks or problems. Assist all presenters at scheduled programs, meetings, and sessions throughout Orientation. Be supportive of all staff members on the Orientation staff (Orientation Leaders and Panther Camp Facilitators) Respond appropriately to feedback and evaluations. Always remain flexible and positive; last-minute as well as major programmatic changes may occur. Minimum Qualifications
Customer service knowledge None to basic level of Microsoft Word. Ability to take direction and work independently as needed. Ability to maintain confidentiality when dealing with highly sensitive information. 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
Schedule varies based on department needs & student schedule. 20 hour per week maximum. Advertised Salary
$15.00/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. 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. Disclosures
Clery Notice In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, FIU provides information on crime statistics, crime prevention, law enforcement, crime reporting, and other related issues. The FIU Annual Security report is available online at: https://police.fiu.edu/download/annual-security-fire-safety-report/. To obtain a paper copy of the report, please visit the FIU Police Department located at 885 SW 109th Avenue, Miami, FL, 33199 (PG5 Market Station). Pay Transparency FIU will not discharge or discriminate against employees or applicants for inquiring about or disclosing pay. However, employees who have access to compensation information must not disclose it to individuals who do not have access, except as permitted by law or policy. FIU is an Equal Opportunity, Equal Access, and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration 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.
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Job Opening ID: 535888 Location: Modesto A. Maidique Campus Review Date: 09/19/2025 Regular/Temporary: Temporary Notes: Full/Part Time not specified. About FIU
Florida International University is a top public university that drives real talent and innovation in Miami and globally. Very high research (R1) activity and high social mobility come together at FIU to uplift and accelerate learner success in a global city by focusing in the areas of environment, health, innovation, and justice. Today, FIU has two campuses and multiple centers. FIU serves a diverse student body of more than 56,000 and 290,000 Panther alumni. U.S. News & World Report places dozens of FIU programs among the best in the nation, including international business at No. 2. Washington Monthly Magazine ranks FIU among the top 20 public universities contributing to the public good. Job Summary
The Orientation and Family Programs is currently seeking a reliable Student Orientation Leader Coordinator to join their team of professionals. The following is a summary of the expectations of Peer Advisor Coordinators: A. Supervisory Responsibilities Actively model behaviors that always meet and exceed office and team standards. Hold all team members (including yourself) accountable to the expectations in place, including, but not limited to, the Fraternity and Sorority Life policy. Communicate between the team and the office staff as needed to reinforce a positive team environment and share important information. Have necessary conversations with team members to facilitate conflict resolution or address behaviors that are negatively impacting the team. Provide consistent encouragement, support, and constructive feedback to the team with the goals of the office in mind, even when away from the office or official office settings. Create and implement strategies and programs to maintain motivation during training and orientation sessions. B. Educational Responsibilities Assist in planning all trainings, retreat, and all other requirements. Communicate information to students about academic resources, activities & services available at FIU. Educate the Orientation Leaders and incoming students about their responsibilities at FIU by explaining university, office, and team policies and procedures. Assist academic advisors with providing students an understanding of academic requirements. Help Peer Advisors understand all logistical information to assist them in their role as a Orientation Leader. Prepare and coach Orientation Leader on how to conduct well-organized and thorough small group meetings, debriefs, and campus tours (in-person and/or virtual) for new students and family members. Living in residence hall but not performing the work of Housing Residential Life (HRL). C. Programmatic Responsibilities Welcome new students and families to FIU and assist them with check-in, Zoom and/or computer lab troubleshooting, etc. Develop a rapport with new students and their families. Help new students acclimate to campus, to feel welcome, and get involved in the FIU community. Be available and willing to answer questions of students and families throughout each orientation session. Assist students with academic decision-making. Always serve as an academic and social role model to Orientation Leaders and incoming students. D. Administrative Responsibilities Assist in planning training sessions, meetings, and retreats. Arrive early to help with set up for all Orientation activities including trainings, meetings, and orientation sessions. Complete all logistical tasks as requested by the Orientation staff to ensure the program proceeds smoothly. Maintain regular communications with all Orientation supervisors and discuss with them situations that warrant their attention or action. Fully participate in all assigned duties of orientation and take initiative with unanticipated tasks or problems. Assist all presenters at scheduled programs, meetings, and sessions throughout Orientation. Be supportive of all staff members on the Orientation staff (Orientation Leaders and Panther Camp Facilitators) Respond appropriately to feedback and evaluations. Always remain flexible and positive; last-minute as well as major programmatic changes may occur. Minimum Qualifications
Customer service knowledge None to basic level of Microsoft Word. Ability to take direction and work independently as needed. Ability to maintain confidentiality when dealing with highly sensitive information. 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
Schedule varies based on department needs & student schedule. 20 hour per week maximum. Advertised Salary
$15.00/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. 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. Disclosures
Clery Notice In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, FIU provides information on crime statistics, crime prevention, law enforcement, crime reporting, and other related issues. The FIU Annual Security report is available online at: https://police.fiu.edu/download/annual-security-fire-safety-report/. To obtain a paper copy of the report, please visit the FIU Police Department located at 885 SW 109th Avenue, Miami, FL, 33199 (PG5 Market Station). Pay Transparency FIU will not discharge or discriminate against employees or applicants for inquiring about or disclosing pay. However, employees who have access to compensation information must not disclose it to individuals who do not have access, except as permitted by law or policy. FIU is an Equal Opportunity, Equal Access, and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration 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.
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