Temporary STEM Administrative Assistant

About the role

STEM Institute at Florida International University (FIU) is seeking a Temporary STEM Administrative Assistant.

Responsibilities

• Supporting office staff in general departmental administrative duties.
• Aid in the coordination of departmental functions.
• Perform general administrative tasks such as basic data entry, organizing documents, and making copies.
• Communicate with faculty and students to follow up on necessary documentation.
• Assist with participant payments, gather required information, and prepare invoices for submission.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED and 2 years of experience; or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
• Ability to work in a team setting.
• Intermediate level of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Knowledge of PC operations and specialized software.
• Ability to take direction and work independently.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive information.

Qualifications

• Desired qualifications include:
• Ability to work in a team setting.
• Intermediate level of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Knowledge of PC operations and specialized software.
• Ability to take direction and work independently.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality when dealing with highly sensitive information.

Skills

• Intermediate level of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Knowledge of PC operations and specialized software.
• Ability to take direction and work independently.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality when dealing with highly sensitive information.

Benefits

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.

Pay

$15.00 per hour.

Schedule

Monday - Friday.

How to Apply

To apply, prospective employees must create a registered account and upload electronic copies of their resume, cover letter, or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that these documents be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. All applicants are required to complete the online application, including work history and educational details (if applicable).