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Florida International University - Board of Trustees

2025-2026 Economics, Student Office Assistant

Florida International University - Board of Trustees, Miami, Florida, us, 33222

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Job Opening ID:

535374

Location:

Modesto A. Maidique Campus

Full/Part Time:

Review Date:

08/01/2025

Regular/Temporary:

About FIU Florida International University is classified by Carnegie as a R1: Doctoral Universities - Highest Research Activity and recognized as a Carnegie engaged university. It is a public research university with colleges and schools that offers 196 bachelor\'s, master\'s and doctoral programs in various fields. FIU emphasizes research and has multiple campuses and centers including FIU Downtown on Brickell, FIU@I-75, and the Miami Beach Urban Studios.

FIU is a member of Conference USA and supports a wide range of programs and museums. For more information, visit http://www.fiu.edu/.

Job Summary The department has an opportunity for a student to assist staff with day-to-day operations and provide general information. Duties may include errands, filing, answering and routing phone calls, and providing assistance to students, staff and faculty.

Job Category Federal Work Study

Desired Qualifications

Ability to communicate effectively

Possess a high sense of responsibility and customer service skills

Knowledge of PC operations and software

Ability to work well in a team environment

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 graduating, FWS employment must end.

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

Advertised Salary $13.00/Hour

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

Student Background Checks Background check and fingerprinting is required if the job includes any of the following: Working directly with and/or residing with minors and/or vulnerable persons; Working in K-12 schools (may require DCF Clearinghouse clearance); Handling/managing cash, checks, cash transactions, gift cards, debit/credit cards, and/or cash equivalent; Information technology (IT) related functions; Driving on behalf of the university (MVR check); Those working in the Athletics Department who travel with students to events; Working within museums; Those working in the Office of Financial Aid, One Stop, or Office of the Registrar (Title IV access); Special trust, responsibility, and sensitive location; Working in centers of health and/or counseling care.

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. In order to be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position, be in good performance standing, and have been continuously employed at the University for at least six months. 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. In order to be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position, be in good performance standing, and have been continuously employed at the University for at least six months. Before you begin the process, we recommend that you 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.

Disclosures Clery Notice:

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, FIU provides information on crime statistics, prevention, and related issues. The FIU Annual Security report is available online at the FIU Police Department site. A paper copy can be obtained at FIU Police Department, 885 SW 109th Avenue, Miami, FL, 33199 (PG5 Market Station).

Pay Transparency:

FIU will not discriminate against employees or applicants for discussing pay. For nondiscrimination inquiries, contact FIU Office of Civil Rights Compliance and Accessibility at 305.348.2785 or ocrca@fiu.edu.

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