Student Human Resources Assistant-Housing (2026-2027)

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.

This Human Resources Student Assistant position provides comprehensive administrative and operational support to the Housing and Residential Experience (HRE) Human Resources team. The role facilitates HR processes for student and temporary staff, assists with onboarding and compliance, maintains confidential records and reports, supports the implementation of Federal Work Study initiatives, and contributes to event planning and payroll coordination. Through proactive communication and detail-oriented assistance, the position plays a key role in fostering a smooth and efficient HR experience within HRE. 

• Serve as an administrative liaison between prospective and current employees and the HRE HR team, responding professionally to inquiries in person, by email, and through the HRE HR shared inbox; escalate issues as appropriate.
• Assist with onboarding Student Assistants and Temporary Appointment candidates, including communication, documentation, and coordination.

• Provide proactive follow-up and support to candidates throughout the onboarding process to ensure a smooth transition into their roles. 

• Support the implementation and administration of the Federal Work Study (FWS) program within Housing & Residential Experience.

• Assist with updating and maintaining Federal Work Study (FWS) and student job openings each academic year, ensuring accuracy and compliance with university requirements.

• Maintain and organize confidential HR files and records, ensuring compliance with FIU policies and federal/state regulations.

• Assist with maintaining HR tracking reports, including Hiring Status Report, Separations log, and Access and Termination Report, ensuring timely and accurate updates.
• Assist with employee engagement efforts through active participation on the Employee Engagement Committee, supporting the planning and execution of initiatives.

• Assist in coordinating and hosting employee events, supporting logistical planning and ensuring a positive experience for all attendees.

• Assist with processing Person of Interest (POI) requests and documentation.

• Assist with submitting employee changes and personnel actions through ePAF in accordance with university procedures.

• Assist with employee recruitment efforts through active participation in the Recruitment and Selection Committee to support hiring by reviewing candidates, conducting interviews, and contributing to selection decisions.

• Provide general administrative support and assist with special projects as assigned by the HRE HR team.

• Perform other duties as assigned that are logically related to the position and that support the HR Manager and HR Specialist in achieving departmental goals. 

• Undergraduate students must have a 2.5 cumulative GPA at the time of application and maintain a 2.5 cumulative and semester GPA for the duration of their employment. Graduate students must have a 3.0 cumulative GPA at the time of application and maintain a 3.0 cumulative and semester GPA for the duration of their employment. Grade checks will be completed at the end of every semester.

• Must be registered for at least six (6) credit hours as an undergraduate student or three (3) credit hours as a graduate student.

• Must be and remain in good standing with the Department and University, including no significant or recent student conduct history. All Housing Student Assistants will consent to conduct checks prior to hiring and at the end of every semester.

• Prior to employment, must successfully complete a background check and fingerprinting as per the Housing and Residential Experience requirement.

• A current student pursuing a Human Resources Management degree or a degree in a related field. 

• Must have the ability to maintain confidentiality when dealing with highly sensitive information.

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.

• Monday through Friday
• Available between 8:30AM - 5:00 PM
• Must be available to work 20 hours per week during the academic semesters.

$16.50/hour

Criminal Background Check

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

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.

Notice of Non-Discrimination

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 decisions, programs, and events without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. For inquiries regarding non-discrimination, contact FIU's Office of Civil Rights at 305.348.2785 or email ocr@fiu.edu.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

Should you need an ADA accommodation to participate in a University event, program, or activity or need to request materials in an accessible format, please contact FIU's Office of Civil Rights (OCR) at 305-348-2785 or accommodations@fiu.edu.  All requests for ADA accommodation or accessible materials for this event must be submitted to OCR at least seven (7) business days prior to the event or at the earliest possible opportunity.