About the role#
The Latin American & Caribbean Center (LACC) at Florida International University is hiring a Student Program Assistant. This role provides administrative and operational support to the Center, assisting with daily office tasks, event coordination, and departmental outreach. This is a paid, on-site position for students with Federal Work Study eligibility.
What you'll do#
- Greet visitors, answer phone calls, and manage incoming and outgoing mail.
- Monitor departmental emails and maintain office supply inventory.
- Assist with event planning, including venue setup, registration, and on-site logistics.
- Manage conference room availability and maintain status reports for management.
- Create and distribute event flyers and collaborate on promotional materials.
- Serve as the office liaison for technical issues with computers and printers.
- Prepare the LACC approved course list for students each semester.
- Support FMI and FCI program materials and applications.
- Perform administrative tasks such as filing, drafting correspondence, and proofreading.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment at FIU with a minimum of six credit hours.
- Awarded Federal Work Study (FWS) as part of your Financial Aid package.
- Strong communication, customer service, and responsibility skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
- Familiarity with PC operations and software including PantherSoft, Publisher, and PhotoShop.
- Experience with social media design tools like Canva and basic digital marketing strategies.
- Ability to create visually engaging content for digital and print media.
Location & details#
- Location: Modesto A. Maidique Campus, Miami, Florida.
- Pay: $15.00 per hour.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Term: Rolling, with hours varying based on class schedule and department needs.
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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