About the role#
The Office of International Student and Scholar Services is hiring a Student Assistant for a customer-facing position at the Modesto A. Maidique Campus. This role supports daily office operations and requires a high level of confidentiality when handling sensitive information.
What you'll do#
- Provide front-desk reception for visitors.
- Answer incoming phone calls and emails.
- Deliver customer service to students and scholars.
- Perform basic data entry and file office documents.
- Make copies and run errands as needed.
- Attend FIU Service Excellence training.
- Complete training for Microsoft Word, Outlook, and PantherSoft.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment at FIU.
- Undergraduate students must take at least six credits during Fall and Spring semesters. Graduate students must take at least three credits during Fall and Spring semesters.
- During Summer semesters, you must remain enrolled but credit hours are not required. You must not have graduated.
- Customer service knowledge.
- None to basic proficiency in Microsoft Word.
- Ability to take direction and work independently.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding sensitive information.
Location & details#
- Location: Modesto A. Maidique Campus, Miami, Florida.
- Pay: $14.00 to $15.00 per hour.
- Work modality: On-site.
- Hours vary based on your class schedule and departmental needs.
- This appointment may be subject to a pre-employment background check.
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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