About the role#
The Center for Leadership and Service is looking for a Student Leadership Programs Assistant to help plan, run, and assess leadership development programs, workshops, and events. This role offers hands-on experience in student engagement and administrative operations.
What you'll do#
- Assist with the planning, coordination, and execution of leadership programs, workshops, and special events.
- Support departmental initiatives, projects, and student engagement activities.
- Help with presentations, trainings, and participant outreach.
- Collect, compile, and analyze program data for reports, assessments, and evaluations.
- Provide administrative and customer service support to students, staff, and campus partners.
- Create, maintain, and organize records, documents, correspondence, and program materials.
- Use Microsoft Office and departmental software to support daily operations.
- Collaborate with team members on special projects.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment as an FIU student (minimum of six credits for undergraduates or three credits for graduates during Fall and Spring).
- At least three semesters of FIU work experience or related experience outside the university.
- A satisfactory or higher rating from a prior student appointment.
- A letter of recommendation from one prior supervisor.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Knowledge of PC operations and software such as PantherSoft and Salesforce.
- Ability to work in a team setting and independently.
- Strong organizational, time-management, and problem-solving skills.
- Clear verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Completion of FIU Service Excellence training (or completion within the first 30 days).
Location & details#
- Location: Modesto A. Maidique Campus, Miami, Florida.
- Hours: Up to 20 hours per week.
- Pay: $17.00 per hour.
- This is a temporary student appointment.
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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