Temporary Summer Program Coordinator

About FIU

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 Mac Arthur 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.

The Student Access and Success Department is currently seeking a Temporary Summer Program Coordinator to join their team of professionals.

• Ensure program quality and consistency by providing support to all summer staff.
• Coordinate with Program Manager to ensure all program initiatives are followed.
• Oversee summer staff.
• Coordinate weekly staff meetings.
• Attend field trips.
• Communicate with parents and guardians regarding updates to the program.
• Must be flexible and assist in any and all areas of summer program as needed and directed.
• Reside in assigned residence hall with students and enforce residence hall and university policies to guide appropriate student behavior.
• Communicate and share with program staff relevant information concerning student and program issues and seek immediate assistance from Program Manager when a situation exceeds your experience or expertise, and inform such staff of any concerns regarding student participant behavior, including sickness, absences, drug use, etc.

Bachelor's degree; OR four (4) years of office or related experience; OR an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or 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.

• Bachelor's degree.
• Experience working with low-income and/or first-generation students between 6th and 12th grade.
• Strong leadership abilities and interpersonal communication skills.
• Experience with youth programs and summer camps.
• Demonstrates empathy to the needs of low income and the targeted youth population.
• Demonstrates the ability to work in a team setting.

Temporary

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.

• Hours may vary.

• $17.00-$25.00 per hour.

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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…