Executive Assistant - Green Library

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.

Primarily serves as the assistant to the Dean of Libraries, Provides a wide range of administrative level support. Serves as secondary HR Liaison for unit.

• Provides administrative assistance to the Dean of Libraries by serving as a liaison with other University departments, maintaining calendar, scheduling meetings, and making travel arrangements for the Dean.
• Maintains daily operations of the administrative office by assisting in overseeing temporary office staff, supervising the administration of research carrels, serving as back up for departmental purchases, and organizes and maintains general office files. Provides general guidance to all support staff.
• Serves as liaison to the Building Operations Manager by resolving issues that do not warrant the attention of the Library Administration and making recommendations for solutions and/or takes independent action where appropriate. Exercises judgment and independent initiative in bringing information to the attention of the Dean of Libraries and Senior Director of Administrative Services.
• Serves as Libraries secondary HR Liaison by managing the temporary student jobs and answering any questions regarding onboarding process of Federal Work Student and temporary student workers. Works closely with HLs Administrative Specialist to ensure that Libraries office operations follow university policy and provision standards.
• Assists Search & Screen Chairs and Hiring Officials by coordinating, scheduling and maintaining records for search and screen committees. Manages travel for any incoming finalists as needed.
• Uses departmental credit card in performance of duties. Serves as primary purchaser for any Dean of Libraries related expenditures. Serves as back up for Administration Office.
• Serves as Panther180 Liaison for unit. Sends out call for faculty applying for promotion. Schedules promotion workshops, meetings and communications with external reviewers. Sets up the annual evaluations in system and assists faculty with questions. Sends reminders and opens the system for out of schedule submissions. Troubleshoots with Academic Affairs as needed.
• Performs essential duties in any emergencies such as hurricanes, public health emergencies, and/or any other university emergency closing. The employee is expected to be available to report to work as needed during university emergency closing with appropriate notification of a department administrator.

Bachelor's degree and two (2) years of office or related experience providing administrative support, or coordinating functions of an office or department; OR six (6) years of office or related experience providing administrative support, or coordinating functions of an office or department; OR an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience.

• Administrative

Begin time: 8:30 AM

End time: 5:00 PM

• Expanded Background Check

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.

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.

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