Apply for Job Job Opening ID 534322
Location Modesto A. Maidique Campus
Full/Part Time
Close Date 04/22/2025
Regular/Temporary Temporary
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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 and 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 FIU Office of Scholarships is currently seeking a Student AssistantFinancial Wellness - Administrative & Marketingto join their team of professionals to provide administrative support to both the Office of Scholarships Team and the Office of Scholarships Financial Wellness program. The Office of Scholarships Student Assistant is to provide administrative support, assist with student engagement, and promote financial literacy within the Florida International University community. The role combines administrative tasks with creative marketing to advance the departments initiatives, support content creation, and empower students to achieve their financial goals.
Responsibilities:
- Assist with other day-to-day operational and/or administrative functions. Serve as the primary point of contact for the department by responding to phone calls and emails promptly, professionally, and accurately, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with university policies.
- Provide exceptional customer service by addressing inquiries, directing students to appropriate resources, and ensuring a positive experience.
- Conduct outreach by making phone calls to schedule Financial Wellness Program coaching sessions and promote department services, ensuring to input and maintain accurate data, cases, and session reports in our relationship management systems and departmental files, to track student interactions and program outcomes.
- Develop and implement marketing strategies to promote scholarship resources and financial wellness initiatives and services to the university community.
- Design and create engaging digital and print content for the department, including flyers, brochures, social media posts, and financial wellness program monthly newsletter. Ensure all communication and marketing materials align with the universitys brand guidelines and uphold the mission of the department.
- Maintain and update the department's social media channels and website with current information, events, and resources.
- Create and execute social media campaigns and email communication plan that increase awareness and participation in department services and initiatives.
- Develop reports and presentations showcasing the departments impact, outreach efforts, and engagement metrics. Utilizing CRM platforms and data management tools, including Peoplesoft, Salesforce, Canva, and Hubspot.
- Assist in the coordination and facilitation of workshops, tabling events, and interactive activities.
- Perform additional tasks and responsibilities as assigned by supervisors to support the overall goals of the department.
Minimum Qualifications
At least 3 semesters of FIU work experience or related experience outside the University with satisfactory or higher from prior student appointment.
Requires a letter of recommendation from one prior supervisor.
Requires prior completion of FIU Service Excellence training or completion within first 30 days.
Ability to work in a team setting.
Advanced proficiency of Microsoft Office Suites.
Ability to take direction and work independently as needed.
Ability to maintain confidentiality when dealing with highly sensitive information.
Knowledge of PC operations and specialized software programs, such as PantherSoft and Salesforce.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, verbally, and in writing.
Possess a high sense of responsibility and customer service skills.
Ability to solve problems independently.
Organizational and time-management skills.
Desired Qualifications
- Intermediate to Advanced Excel.
- At least 3 semesters of FIU work experience or related experience outside the University with satisfactory or higher from prior student appointment.
- Requires prior completion of FIU Service Excellence training or completion within first 30 days.
- Ability to work in a team setting.
- Ability to take direction and work independently as needed.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality when dealing with highly sensitive information.
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, verbally, and in writing.
- Possess a high sense of responsibility and customer service skills.
- Ability to solve problems independently.
- Organizational and time-management skills.
- Ability to build rapport with a diverse student population.
- Experience with PeopleSoft Software.
- Experience with Panther Success Network.
- Experience with Salesforce Platform.
- Intermediate to Advanced Excel Skills.
- Experience with Canva design platform.
- Social Media Content Creation Experience.
- Experience with Communication Plans and Marketing Strategy
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
Office Hours Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm
20 hours a week within these office hours
Advertised Salary
$16.00
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, 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:
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).
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