About the role#
The Knight Foundation School of Computing and Information Sciences is looking for a student assistant to support the undergraduate advising team. This position is open to students currently enrolled at Florida International University who have been awarded Federal Work Study (FWS).
What you'll do#
- Manage the KFSCIS website chat.
- Assist advisors during virtual walk-in sessions on Zoom.
- Handle incoming advising office phone calls and return voicemails or forward messages as needed.
- Manage team rooms and coordinate student traffic flow within the advising area.
What you'll need#
- Must be an FIU student awarded Federal Work Study (FWS).
- Enrollment in at least six credit hours during the semester.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Zoom.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in both verbal and written forms.
- A high sense of responsibility and customer service skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a team setting.
Location & details#
- Location: Modesto A. Maidique Campus, Miami, Florida.
- Work modality: On-site.
- Pay: $15.00 per hour.
- Hours vary based on your class schedule and departmental needs.
- Employment is contingent upon maintaining FWS eligibility and enrollment status.
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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