Florida International University - Board of Trustees
2024-2025 - Media Relations, Media Relations Student Program Assistant
Florida International University - Board of Trustees, Miami, Florida, us, 33222
Job Opening ID:
532900Location:
Modesto A. Maidique CampusFull/Part Time:
Full TimeClose Date:
07/18/2025Regular/Temporary:
TemporaryAbout FIU
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 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 StudyDesired Qualifications
Customer service knowledgeAbility to work in a team settingBasic level of Microsoft OfficeAbility to take direction and work independently as neededAbility to maintain confidentiality when dealing with highly sensitive informationWho 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/HourPre-Employment Requirements
Criminal Background Check: This student appointment may be subjected to a pre-employment background check.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".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".Disclosures
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.
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532900Location:
Modesto A. Maidique CampusFull/Part Time:
Full TimeClose Date:
07/18/2025Regular/Temporary:
TemporaryAbout FIU
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 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 StudyDesired Qualifications
Customer service knowledgeAbility to work in a team settingBasic level of Microsoft OfficeAbility to take direction and work independently as neededAbility to maintain confidentiality when dealing with highly sensitive informationWho 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/HourPre-Employment Requirements
Criminal Background Check: This student appointment may be subjected to a pre-employment background check.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".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".Disclosures
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.
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