Temporary Program Assistant

Florida International University is a top public university that drives real talent and innovation in Miami and globally. Very high research (R1) activity and high social mobility come together at FIU to uplift and accelerate learner success in a global city by focusing in the areas of environment, health, innovation, and justice. Today, FIU has two campuses and multiple centers. FIU serves a diverse student body of more than 56,000 and 290,000 Panther alumni. U.S. News and World Report places dozens of FIU programs among the best in the nation, including international business at No. 2. Washington Monthly Magazine ranks FIU among the top 20 public universities contributing to the public good.

The College of Law is currently seeking a Temporary Assistant to join their Access & Outreach Services team. Duties include:

• Assist in opening and closing of the library. Student will be asked to work schedules based on operating hours of FIU Law
• Library available at https://law.fiu.edu/library/about/hours/. FIU has extended operating hours on nights and weekends, and hours change during reading & exam periods.
• Shelve library materials. Shift books. Perform shelf-reading. Search missing books. Assists ILL, ICL and Document Delivery.
• Check library materials in and out using the Integrated Library System (ALMA), answer directional questions, refer reference questions to reference librarians, monitor patrons to enforce library policies, refer technology problems to the Law School IT dept.
• Check in library material arrivals and deliveries, including creating call number labels, stamping receiving dates, and unpacking shipments.
• Data entry to maintain accurate library cataloging information.
• Make photocopies. Replace cartridge and fill paper in library printers and lexis printers. Contact appropriate departments for
• problems such as FIU Business Center for copy machines problems, monitor and count library patrons in the library, answer
• Circulation related incoming telephone calls.
• Provide quality patron service and assistance to the greater FIU community, with special attention to the services provided to College of Law students, faculty, and staff

Temporary

• Requires prior completion of FIU Service Excellence training or completion within first 30 days.
• Excellent time management and customer service skills.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office and WordPress.
• 1+ years of administrative experience preferred.
• Experience with ALMA or other Library Management Systems (LMS) highly recommended.

Monday - Friday : 8:00am - 1:00pm or Monday - Friday: 12:00pm - 5:00pm

$15.00/hour

Criminal Background Check

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.

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.

*This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.

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.

*This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.

Clery Notice

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To obtain a paper copy of the report, please visit the FIU Police Department located at 885 SW 109th Avenue, Miami, FL, 33199 (PG5 Market Station).

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.

FIU is a member of the State University System of Florida and an Equal Opportunity, Equal Access, Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.