Temporary Government Affairs Communications Associate

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 Temporary Government Affairs Communications Associate will support the professional team in the execution of strategies that will help tell the story of the impact of our preeminent research areas and researchers. Will host visitors and provide a high-quality warm experience, per our Docent manual, ensuring that the visitor learns about FIU research, engages with student talent and leave inspired.

Duties may include:

- Serve as the primary host and office greeter.

- Responsible for "front of house" management, including answering main phone lines and daily check of voicemail.

- Assist in concierge tasks, ranging from greeting guests to restocking supplies, including the fridge and other rotunda elements.

- Serve as a hospitality guide.

- Serve as the primary guide for the team, ensuring that planned, and unexpected visitors receive a high-quality, engaged and interactive experience.

- Assist in incorporating interactive elements and capturing visits for social media. - For planned visits, responsible for preparing pre-visit messages, coordinating the reservation of office space, development of welcome signs and research on key visitors.

- Responsible for carrying out post visit follow-through, including registering of guests in CRM, etc.

- Assist with training and scheduling of volunteer docents, in particular our Hamilton Scholars.

- Support the curation of updates to interactive, electronic elements such as welcome monitors, upload of videos, and preparation/stock of research materials.

- Lead social media engagement on all @FIUDC channels, including to support the promotion of public events; and interns in DC series.

- Prepare FIU news summaries of signature events.

- Support the development of the monthly FIU newsletter and event invitations.

- Coordinate traffic within FIU in DC calendar, FIU.edu Calendar and other external collaborative calendars, BGOV.

Temporary

• Bachelor's degree and two (2) years of office or related experience.
• Positions under National Forensic Science Technology Center will require Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area of specialization in related field; OR an equivalent combination of relevant training and/or military experience.

• Monday-Friday
• 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
• 40 hours a week

$17.50 - $22.00 per 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.

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.

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.