About the role#
The Division of Finance and Administration is hiring a Student Assistant to provide administrative and technical support to the Office of the CFO and the Office of Financial Resource Management. You will assist with daily operations, document management, and special projects to help improve departmental efficiency.
What you'll do#
- Manage electronic records using Microsoft 365 and SharePoint.
- Support departmental websites by organizing content and improving document accessibility.
- Maintain tracking logs, databases, and spreadsheets to monitor office activities.
- Handle routine inquiries via email and telephone, providing customer service to university personnel and external stakeholders.
- Prepare, proofread, and organize departmental documents and correspondence.
- Conduct research and gather information for special projects and administrative reports.
- Assist in the development of electronic forms, templates, and administrative workflows.
- Coordinate the distribution of materials to various university departments.
What you'll need#
- Currently enrolled as an FIU student with at least six credits as an undergraduate or three credits as a graduate student during Fall and Spring semesters.
- At least two semesters of prior work experience at FIU or equivalent experience elsewhere.
- Pursuing a degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Management Information Systems, or a related field.
- Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and other Microsoft 365 applications.
- Experience with Microsoft SharePoint and familiarity with WordPress or similar content management systems.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to maintain confidentiality with sensitive information.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Completion of FIU Service Excellence training (or completion within the first 30 days of employment).
Location & details#
- Location: Modesto A. Maidique Campus, Miami, Florida.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Status: Temporary, full-time role.
- Requirements: A valid driver's license is required as this role involves driving university-owned vehicles.
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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