Florida International University is a 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.

Orientation and Family Programs is currently seeking a Student Orientation Summer Intern to join their team of professionals.

The Panther Camp intern will gain hands-on experience as a professional staff member within Orientation and Family Programs, specifically focusing on FIU's Panther Camp program. Panther Camp is a two or three-day leadership, involvement, and traditions camp for incoming new students.

Primary duties will include:

• Planning and implementing multi-day extended orientation sessions (Panther Camp) for incoming first-year and transfer students;
• Co-supervision of approximately 30 student leaders (Panther Camp Facilitators) and 7 Panther Camp Executive Board members;
• Initiation of efforts to maintain team and individual motivation throughout the summer, including a focus on excellent customer service;
• Involvement with informal and formal assessment/evaluation of Panther Camp Facilitators and Panther Camp Executive Board;
• Oversee aspects of Panther Camp preparation and planning prior to the multi-day experience (Planning Days)
• Coordinate training sessions for Facilitators and Executive Board on topics related to the extended orientation experience;
• Facilitate orientation sessions focused on Panther Camp for incoming students and their families;
• Offer programmatic feedback and suggestions for continuous improvement throughout the summer;
• Planning, staffing, and overseeing programming during the evening and overnight component of the Freshmen Orientation experience;
• Serve as the principal on-call staff member for the overnight program and responding as the overnight emergency contact, managing crises, and communicating issues to the Orientation and Residence Life staffs as necessary;
• Advising and supporting camp committees and education sessions facilitated at camp;
• Additional tasks during freshmen and transfer orientation sessions throughout the summer on both of FIU's campuses

As part of the Orientation and Family Programs team, this position will also work weekly office hours to aid in the Panther Camp program planning and preparation. In addition to these responsibilities, the NODA intern will have the opportunity to participate in the Panther Camp Overnight retreat prior to the first camp session. Other potential opportunities include learning about different offices/departments of interest on campus, taking on special projects of interest, and assisting our new student orientation programs throughout the summer.

• 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.

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.

• 20 hours a week (up to 30 hours allowed during Summer only)
• Occasional weekends and irregular hours

$15.28/hour

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

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.

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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.