FIU Internship Library Operations MMC, Student Library System Intern Job at

Job description

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 Library System Department at MMC has an opportunity for a student to assist staff with basic computer troubleshooting needs, software and hardware installs and computer.

Areas of Study: IT, Computer Science, Networking

Duties to include:

• Responsible for desktop support for computer labs areas, staff, laptops and classrooms.
  
  
• Checks for any problems or issues related to the equipment installed in the classrooms, offices and computer labs.
  
  
• Preventive maintenance to equipment.
  
  
• Provides basic software and hardware maintenance, hardware and software installations and upgrades.
  
  
• Cleans computer equipment (monitors, CPU's keyboard etc.), cable management, hardware inventory and other duties assigned by supervisor.
  
  

At least 3 semesters of FIU work experience or related experience outside the University with satisfactory or higher from prior student appointment.

Requires a letter of recommendation from one prior supervisor.

Requires prior completion of FIU Service Excellence training or completion within first 30 days.

Ability to work in a team setting.

Advanced proficiency of Microsoft Office Suites.

Ability to take direction and work independently as needed.

Ability to maintain confidentiality when dealing with highly sensitive information.

Knowledge of PC operations and specialized software programs, such as PantherSoft and Salesforce.

Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, verbally, and in writing.

Possess a high sense of responsibility and customer service skills.

Ability to solve problems independently.

Organizational and time-management skills.

• Ability to communicate effectively in both English & Spanish
• Possess a high sense of responsibility and customer service skills.
  
  
• Ability to maintain pleasant working relationships and work well in a team environment.
  
  
• Must have experience with Windows 7, Windows 10 and MAC OS

Student Assistant

• Applicants must be currently enrolled as a student at FIU with a minimum of six (6) credits as an Undergraduate student or three (3) credits as a Graduate student during the Fall and Spring semesters.
  
  
• During the Summer semesters, Students need only remain enrolled and are not required to take credit hours, but cannot have graduated.
  
  
• Upon decreasing credit hours or graduating, student employment must end.
  
  

Schedule varies depending on departmental needs.

$15.00/hour

Criminal Background Check

This student appointment may be subjected to a pre-employment background check.

Extended Background Check is required if the job includes any of the following responsibilities.

Some may also require a Fingerprint Check:

Will this role be in the Center for Children and Families (CCF) or the Childrens Creative Learning Center (CCLC)?

Will this role be part of a university-sponsored summer camp or afterschool program?

(Those providing services in Camps will require DCF Clearance at a cost)

Will this role require entering any K-12 schools?

(Those providing services in K-12 Schools will require MDCPS/BCPS Clearance at a cost.)

Will this role have direct access to cash, checks, gift cards, credit cards, debit cards, or make and receive payments?

Will this role conduct IT related functions, e.g. IT Technician, Data Analyst, Application Developer, etc.?

Will this role require driving of a university-owned motor vehicle (including golf cart and other utility vehicles)?

Will this role travel with Athletics teams to events?

Will the role be in a special trust/sensitive location?

Will this role be in the Office of the Registrar, Office of Financial Aid, or One Stop?

Will this role perform or support research?

(Mark No if this is a Graduate Assistant contract (GA, RA, TA))

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

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, the University Police department at Florida International University provides information on crimes statistics, crime prevention, law enforcement, crime reporting, and other related issues for the past three (3) calendar years.

The FIU Annual Security report is available online at: https://police.fiu.edu/download/annual-security-fire-safety-report/.



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 State University System of Florida member, Equal Opportunity, Equal Access, and Affirmative Action Employer for individuals with disabilities and veterans.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

For inquiries regarding nondiscrimination, contact FIU's Office of Civil Rights Compliance and Accessibility at 305.348.2785 or email ocrca@fiu.edu.

Required Skill Profession

Librarians, Curators, And Archivists