About the role#
The Florida Small Business Development Center at Florida International University is seeking a Coordinator Student Assistant to provide administrative support for its community-focused business consulting unit. This role involves assisting small business clients and supporting the consulting team in the College of Business.
What you'll do#
- Manage incoming communication, including phone calls and emails.
- Assist with small business client inquiries and assign tasks to the consulting team.
- Help promote the center at various events.
- Review program outcomes and deliverables to ensure center goals are met.
- Plan and prepare for special programs with community partners.
- Perform other assigned administrative duties.
What you'll need#
- Must be a currently enrolled FIU student.
- Undergraduate students must be enrolled in at least six credits, and graduate students must be enrolled in at least three credits during Fall and Spring semesters.
- Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
- Proficiency with computers and the ability to use management information systems for data entry and reporting.
- Demonstrated problem-solving, listening, and customer service skills.
- A high sense of responsibility.
- Ability to work occasional evenings, weekends, and at locations outside of the University.
Location & details#
- Location: FIU Downtown on Brickell, Miami, Florida.
- Schedule: 20 hours per week, typically between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
- Compensation: $15.00 per hour.
About Florida International University
Florida International University is a public research institution based in Miami. Founded in 1965, the university serves over 56,000 students through a variety of bachelor, master, and doctoral degree programs. It maintains a large staff of over 12,000 employees and operates across multiple campus locations. The university focuses on research in fields including medicine, engineering, business, and journalism.
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