The Media Relations Student Program Assistant offers FIU students opportunities to work in a professional organization for the purpose of gaining supervised practical experience Students will have the opportunity to utilize, under professional supervision, skills required through normal coursework It allows the student to observe competent professional models on the job and be provided with evaluative feedback The Media Relations Student Assistant handles daily office duties such as answering and routing phone calls and requests; compiling and distributing daily news clips featuring Florida International University, as well as news coverage reports; and helping with the logistics of media relations events The Media Relations Student Assistant also researches and drafts media advisories, press releases, and other communications, as assigned
Job Category
Federal Work Study
Desired Qualifications
Customer service knowledge
Ability to work in a team setting.
Basic level of Microsoft Office
Ability to take direction and work independently as needed.
Ability to maintain confidentiality when dealing with highly sensitive information.
Who May Apply
Students enrolled at FIU, who have been awarded Federal Work Study (FWS) as part of their Financial Aid Award package.
Student must be enrolled with a minimum of six (6) credit hours in a course of study leading to a degree or a Financial Aid eligible certificate, during Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters.
Upon credits decreasing, award being canceled, or graduating, FWS employment must end.
Work Schedule
Hours will vary based on class schedule and needs of department.
Advertised Salary
$12.
00/Hour
Pre-Employment Requirements
Criminal Background Check
This student appointment may be subjected to a pre-employment background check.
Student Background Checks
Extended Background Check is required if the job includes any of the following responsibilities.
Some may also require a Fingerprint Check:
Duties:
Yes or No
Will the position provide unsupervised direct care, treatment, education, training, instruction, supervision, or recreation to vulnerable populations such as minors, the elderly, or those with disabilities? (Fingerprint Check required) No
Will the position work within a Child Care center, medical facilities, etc.
(Requires DCF Clearinghouse at a cost) No
Will the position work in a university sponsored Summer Camp? (Requires DCF Clearinghouse at a cost)? No
Will the position require entering any K-12 schools? (Requires public school system clearance) No
Will the position perform fiscal duties to include budgeting, accounting, or having direct access to cash, checks, gift cards and/or credit/debit cards to include making and/or receiving payments? No
Will the position have control over university-wide operational processes through functional roles or system security access (Information technology related functions, e.
g.
, Web/Application Developer, IT Technician, Data/Systems Analysts etc.
)? No
Will the position drive a university vehicle (including using the golf cart)? (MVR Check only) No
Will the position travel with student athletes to events? No
Is this designated as a position of special trust, responsibility, and sensitive location (Museums, Housing Residential Life, NFSTC, and working with and around minors etc.
)? No
Will the position have system access to process payments, print or distribute checks, process corrections, or generate, update, or approve financial transactions that will result in the disbursement of university funds? (Office of Financial Aid, One Stop, or Office of the Registrar (Title IV access) No
Will this position work within the following units that provide health and human services: College of Medicine, College of Nursing, Health Sciences, Physical Therapy, Athletic Training, School of Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Dietetics & Nutrition, Student Health, Psychology, Center for Children & Families? Office of Inspector General (OIG) Checks (Global Watch only)
No
Will the position support university sponsored research? (May require Research Extended Background Check) No
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