About the role#
The Mechanical and Materials Engineering department at Florida International University is seeking Student Assistants to join our team. This position provides clerical and administrative support to help with daily office operations. This is a temporary, part-time role paid at $15.00 per hour. Work hours vary based on your class schedule and department needs.
What you'll do#
- Provide clerical and administrative support to the department.
- Handle front desk duties including answering phones, routing calls, and responding to inquiries.
- Prepare routine documents and correspondence using templates.
- Schedule appointments and meetings for staff.
- Assist with travel arrangements and basic event operations.
- Sort and distribute incoming mail.
- Maintain office supply inventory.
- Update and manage basic databases.
What you'll need#
- Must be an FIU student awarded Federal Work Study as part of your Financial Aid package.
- Enrollment in a minimum of six credit hours in a degree-seeking program or a Financial Aid eligible certificate.
- Ability to maintain eligibility throughout the Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters.
Location & details#
- Located at the Modesto A. Maidique Campus in Miami, Florida.
- This is an on-site position.
- Employment is contingent upon 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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