Student Assistant - Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine

Florida International University - Board of Trustees

United States, Florida, Miami

May 25, 2025

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Job Opening ID

534530

Location

Modesto A. Maidique Campus

Full/Part Time

Review Date

03/12/2025

Regular/Temporary

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About FIU

Florida International University is a top public university that drives real talent and innovation in Miami and globally. Very high research (R1) activity and high social mobility come together at FIU to uplift and accelerate learner success in a global city by focusing in the areas of environment, health, innovation, and justice. Today, FIU has two campuses and multiple centers. FIU serves a diverse student body of more than 56,000 and 290,000 Panther alumni. U.S. News and World Report places dozens of FIU programs among the best in the nation, including international business at No. 2. Washington Monthly Magazine ranks FIU among the top 20 public universities contributing to the public good.

Job Summary

The Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine is currently seeking a Student Assistant to join their team of professionals.

Duties:

Assist with committee meetings (room set up and material prep).
Assist with special projects for the Office of Academic Affairs and its related academic programs.
Answer departmental phone calls and emails.
Provide clerical functions that are needed in the office.
Assist in creating departmental meetings for the Office of Academic Affairs faculty, admin, and staff.

Minimum Qualifications

Requires prior completion of FIU Service Excellence training or completion within first 30 days.

Customer service knowledge

Ability to work in a team setting.

Basic level of Microsoft Word.

None to basic Microsoft Excel.

Ability to take direction and work independently as needed.

Ability to maintain confidentiality when dealing with highly sensitive information.

Job Category

Student Assistant

Student Disclosure

Applicants must be currently enrolled as a student at FIU with a minimum of six (6) credits as an Undergraduate student or three (3) credits as a Graduate student during the Fall and Spring semesters.
During the Summer semesters, Students need only remain enrolled and are not required to take credit hours, but cannot have graduated.
Upon decreasing credit hours or graduating, student employment must end.

Work Schedule

20 hours per week

Advertised Salary

$13.00/hour

Pre-Employment Requirements

Criminal Background Check

This student appointment may be subjected to a pre-employment background check.

Student Background Checks

Extended Background Check is required if the job includes any of the following responsibilities. Some may also require a Fingerprint Check:

Duties:	Yes or No
Will the position provide unsupervised direct care, treatment, education, training, instruction, supervision, or recreation to vulnerable populations such as minors, the elderly, or those with disabilities? (Fingerprint Check required)	No
Will this role be in the Center for Children and Families (CCF) or the Childrens Creative Learning Center (CCLC)?	No
Will this role be part of a university-sponsored summer camp or afterschool program? (Those providing services in Camps will require DCF Clearance at a cost)	No
Will this role require entering any K-12 schools? (Those providing services in K-12 Schools will require MDCPS/BCPS Clearance at a cost.)	No
Will this role have direct access to cash, checks, gift cards, credit cards, debit cards, or make and receive payments?	No
Will this role conduct IT related functions, e.g. IT Technician, Data Analyst, Application Developer, etc.?	No
Will this role require driving of a university-owned motor vehicle (including golf cart and other utility vehicles)?	No
Will this role travel with Athletics teams to events?	No
Will the role be in a special trust/sensitive location?	No
Will this role be in the Office of the Registrar, Office of Financial Aid, or One Stop?	No
Will this position work within the following units that provide health and human services: College of Medicine, College of Nursing, Health Sciences, Physical Therapy, Athletic Training, School of Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Dietetics & Nutrition, Student Health, Psychology, Center for Children & Families? Office of Inspector General (OIG) Checks (Global Watch only)	Yes
Will this role perform or support research? (Mark No if this is a Graduate Assistant contract (GA, RA, TA))	No