About the role#
The Student Experiences department at the Biscayne Bay Campus is looking for a Student Front Desk Assistant. This position reports to the Office Coordinator and supports the daily operations of the department. This is a paid, on-site role with hours that vary based on your class schedule and departmental needs.
What you'll do#
- Manage the front desk and route calls to the appropriate personnel or department.
- Provide information and assistance to the public.
- Assist Campus Life staff with clerical tasks and data entry.
- Handle mail distribution and provide on-campus deliveries.
- Maintain a neat office appearance and assist with the organization of storage rooms.
- Support event set-up, operations, and break down.
- Perform cash handling duties as requested.
- Open the office at 8:25am on assigned days.
What you'll need#
- Must be currently enrolled at FIU with a minimum of six credit hours.
- Must have been awarded Federal Work Study (FWS) as part of your Financial Aid Award.
- Excellent oral communication and customer service skills.
- Ability to multi-task effectively and maintain a high sense of responsibility.
- Please note that this appointment may be subject to a pre-employment background check due to cash handling duties.
Location & details#
- Location: Biscayne Bay Campus, Miami, Florida.
- Pay: $15.00 per hour.
- Employment is contingent upon maintaining FWS eligibility and minimum credit hour requirements.
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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