Temporary Administrative Assistant

About the role

The Development Department is seeking a Temporary Administrative Assistant to provide clerical and administrative support to the FIU Foundation Development Administration Department. Florida International University is a Top 50 preeminent public research university with 55,000 students, over 200 degree programs, and a strong research profile.

Responsibilities

• Answer and route telephone calls, emails, handle inquiries and redirect when necessary.
• Assist with printing, scanning, shredding and filing of documents.
• Perform routine clerical tasks such as checking supply inventory, ordering new supplies, meeting preparations, etc.
• Assist with creating spreadsheets and manage the tracking of information.
• Assist with requests that involve exploration of donor database information and funding sources available to the university.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED and 2 years of experience; OR an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience.
• Must pass a criminal background check.

Skills

• Clerical and administrative support
• Telephone and email communication
• Document management (printing, scanning, shredding, filing)
• Supply inventory management and ordering
• Meeting preparation
• Spreadsheet creation and data tracking
• Donor database research and funding source exploration

Benefits

• Temporary employees are not eligible for most employee benefit programs (e.g., paid leave, retirement, tuition reimbursement).
• Under the PPACA, temporary employees working an average of 30+ hours per week may be eligible to enroll in health care benefits.
• Eligible to enroll in supplemental plans (dental, vision, etc.) with full employee payment.
• Upon completion of assignment, employees may apply for other positions via FIU Careers.

Pay

$17.00 per hour.

Schedule

Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.