Center for Leadership, Student Programs and Events Assistant

Apply for Job Job Opening ID 532770
Location Modesto A. Maidique Campus
Full/Part Time
Close Date 07/18/2025
Regular/Temporary Temporary
Job ID 532770
Location Modesto A. Maidique Campus
Full/Part Time
Regular/Temporary Temporary
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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. FIU ranks 15th in the nation among public universities for patent production, which drives innovation, and is one of the institutions that helps make Florida the top state for higher education. The Next Horizon fundraising campaign is furthering FIU's commitment to providing students Worlds Ahead opportunities. Today, FIU has two campuses and multiple centers, and supports artistic and cultural engagement through its three museums: Patricia & Phillip Frost Art Museum, the Wolfsonian-FIU, and the Jewish Museum of Florida-FIU. FIU is a member of Conference USA, with more than 400 student-athletes participating in 18 sports. The university has awarded more than 330,000 degrees to many leaders in South Florida and beyond. For more information about FIU, visit www.fiu.edu.

Job Summary

The Center for Leadership is currently seeking a Student Assistant, Programs and Events The student assist will provide the Center staff with general support in executing program and event logistics as well as assist the Center's Directors with administrative support for recruitment and development initiatives

Essential Duties
Provide general administrative support to the Center's directors, including calendar management, special projects, and meeting preparation
Provide Program and Event Team in the support of:

• Completion of operational and logistical activities associated with Center programs, projects and events
• While programs and events are in session, assists coordinators with logistical details and client and faculty needs
• Preparation of program materials - copying, packaging, printing, etc
• Provide support in the creation of program documents
• Tabulation of data collection (evaluations) and organization of information
• Assist with maintenance of logs and data

Provide support for recruitment and development initiatives

• Prepares background documents, materials, and promotional materials for meetings
• Participate in leads follow up efforts, including making phone calls and sending emails to prospective clients
• Compiles information from various sources as needed and directed to acquire information and materials needed to support recruitment and development activities
• Provides project support to team as directed throughout including data entry, maintaining updated records, and contact information

Provide general office support for day-to-day operations

Performs other duties as needed or assigned

Adheres to Center for Leadership and University policies regarding attendance, punctuality, appropriate use of computer internet access and dress code for the office

Job Category

Federal Work Study

Desired Qualifications

Proficient and comfortable working with the Microsoft Office Suite (including Excel)
Prefer knowledge of specialized software programs, such as Salesforce
Strong verbal and communication skills to engage vendors and other internal or external clients effectively
Capable and willing to follow instructions carefully but show initiative
Highly organized, proactive, energetic, self-motivated, positive attitude and team player without compromising professionalism

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 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:

Duties:

Yes or No

Working directly with and/or residing with minors and/or vulnerable persons. No Working in K - 12 schools. (May require DCF Clearinghouse clearance at a cost) No Handling/managing cash, checks, cash transactions, gift cards, debit/credit cards, and/or cash equivalent. No Information technology (IT) related functions, e.g. Web Developer, IT Technician, etc No Driving on behalf of the university (MVR Check only). No Those working in the Athletics Department who travel with students to events. No Working within museums. No Those working in the Office of Financial Aid, One Stop, or Office of the Registrar (Title IV access). No Special trust, responsibility, and sensitive location. No Working in centers of health and/or counseling care. 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".

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, 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".

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.

Disclosures

Clery Notice

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, the University Police department at Florida International University provides information on crimes statistics, crime prevention, law enforcement, crime reporting, and other related issues for the past three (3) calendar years. 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

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. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

FIU is a member of the State University System of Florida and an Equal Opportunity, Equal Access Affirmative Action Employer all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.