Temporary Emergency Management Assistant

About FIU

Florida International University (FIU) is a Top 50, preeminent public research university with 55,000 students from all 50 states and more than 140 countries, as well as an alumni network of over 340,000. Located in the global city of Miami, FIU offers more than 200 degree programs at the undergraduate, graduate, and professional levels, including medicine and law. FIU faculty are leaders in their fields and include National Academy members, Fulbright Scholars, and MacArthur Genius Fellows. FIU is a Carnegie R1 institution, driving impactful research in environmental resilience, health, and technology and innovation. Home to the Wall of Wind and Institute of Environment, FIU stands at the forefront of discovery and innovation. FIU focuses on student success, economic mobility, and community engagement, redefining what it means to be a public research university.

Job Summary

The Emergency Management Department is currently seeking a Temporary Emergency Management Assistant to join their team of professionals. Duties Include:

• Perform basic data entry and maintain electronic records and databases.
• File paper and electronic documents in accordance with departmental procedures.
• Aid with emergency preparedness outreach, events, and educational campaigns.
• Maintain emergency supply inventories and training resources.
• Aid with maintaining EOC supplies, documentation, and readiness.
• Aid with routine testing of emergency notification systems, including FIU Alert mechanisms, call boxes, VOIP phones, indoor and outdoor speakers, and other emergency communication equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of the Department of Emergency Management.

Minimum Qualifications

• A High School Diploma or GED and 2 years of experience; OR an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience.

Job Category

Temporary

Disclosure

As a temporary employee, you will not be eligible to participate in all employee benefit programs (e.g., paid leave, retirement, or tuition reimbursement). Under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), a temporary employee who works on average 30 hours or more per week may be eligible to enroll in health care benefits. As a temporary employee, you are also eligible to enroll in supplemental plans (e.g., dental, vision), which requires full payment on your part. Upon completing an assignment, employees may apply for a position on FIU Careers.

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday

Advertised Salary

$15.00 per hour

Pre-Employment Requirements

• Criminal Background Check
• Driver's License Check

How To Apply

Prospective Employees:

• If you have not created a registered account, you will be asked to create a username and password for use of the system. It is recommended that you provide an active/valid e-mail account as that will be the main source of communication regarding your status within the process. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".
• To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing. Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
• All applicants are required to complete the online application including work history and educational details (if applicable), even when attaching a resume. This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.

Current Employee

Current Employees:

• To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing. Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume/curriculum vitae, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
• This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.

Pay Transparency

Florida International University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

Notice of Non-Discrimination

FIU is a State University System of Florida member, Equal Opportunity, Equal Access, and Affirmative Action Employer for individuals with disabilities and veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment decisions, programs, and events without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

Should you need an ADA accommodation to participate in a University event, program, or activity or need to request materials in an accessible format, please contact FIU's Office of Civil Rights at 305-348-2785 or email accommodations@fiu.edu. All requests for ADA accommodation or accessible materials for this event must be submitted to OCR at least seven (7) business days prior to the event or at the earliest possible opportunity.