Temporary Program Assistant

About FIU

Florida International University 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 more than 340,000. Located in the global city of Miami, the university 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. A Carnegie R1 institution, FIU drives 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. With a focus on student success, economic mobility and community engagement, FIU is redefining what it means to be a public research university.

Job Summary

The Department of Biological Sciences is currently seeking a Temporary Program Assistant to support instructional operations for general biology courses. This position provides administrative and operational support to faculty, staff, and students and contributes to the efficient delivery of instructional activities within the department.

Duties

• Provides instructional support services, including coordination of exam proctors, preparation and distribution of examinations, administration of make-up exams, and assistance with instructional and learning technologies (e.g., Canvas, iClicker, Akindi).
• Serves as a primary point of contact for students and faculty regarding course-related inquiries, assisting with the resolution of academic and conduct-related concerns in accordance with departmental procedures.

Job Category

Temporary

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and five (5) years of office or related experience providing administrative support, or coordinating functions of an office or department.

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday
8:30 AM to 5:00 PM

Advertised Salary

$14.00-$15.00 per hour.

Pre-Employment Requirements

• Criminal Background Check

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.

How To Apply

• Prospective Employee: 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.
• Current Employee: As a current employee, you must log into Employee Self Service (ESS) to apply for this and any other internal career opportunity of interest. 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/ 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.