2025-2026 Office of Admissions, Student Recruitment Specialist

Florida International University is classified by Carnegie as a R1: Doctoral Universities - Highest Research Activity and recognized as a Carnegie engaged university. It is a public research university with colleges and schools that offers 196 bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral  programs in fields such as engineering, computer science, international relations, architecture, law and medicine. As one of South Florida’s anchor institutions, FIU contributes almost $9 billion each year to the local economy. FIU is Worlds Ahead in finding solutions to the most challenging problems of our time. FIU emphasizes research as a major component of its mission. FIU has awarded more than 220,000 degrees and enrolls more than 54,000 students in two campuses and three centers including FIU Downtown on Brickell, FIU@I-75, and the Miami Beach Urban Studios. FIU’s Medina Aquarius Program houses the Aquarius Reef Base, a unique underwater research facility in the Florida Keys. FIU also supports artistic and cultural engagement through its three museums: Patricia & Phillip Frost Art Museum , the Wolfsonian-FIU , and the Jewish Museum of Florida-FIU . FIU is a member of Conference USA and more than 400 student-athletes participating in 18 sports. For more information about FIU, visit http://www.fiu.edu/ .

The Office of Admissions is currently seeking an energetic, hardworking and professional student to serve as a student recruitment specialist at FIU.¿Students will get opportunities for professional development activities, become well informed on university departments, get to be part of our selective team and have the opportunity to show their FIU spirit by giving tours of our campus to hundreds of prospective students throughout the year. 

Responsibilities will include: 

• Conduct tours of MMC to prospective students and select university partners and stakeholders.  

• Staff the Office of Admissions welcome desk to answer questions and provide information to prospective students.  

• Input contact card information into FIU database for prospective students. 

• Manage and create content for the Join FIU social media accounts.  

• Create welcome packets with FIU collateral pieces for prospective student groups, FIU departments, and Office of Admissions recruiters.  

• Maintain and update an inventory list of materials and supplies maintained for admissions-related events.  

• Support supervisors with annual Admissions events, including but not limited to Fall Showcase and Admitted Student Day at MMC and BBC. 

• Remains up to date on FIU policies and practices in order to accurately inform prospective students about details related to the University. 

• Receive and maintain all trainings/licenses related to specific Admissions/Enrollment functions (examples include but are not limited to working the reception area, instant messaging with students via Live Chat, and others). 

• Performs other related duties as required or as directed.¿ The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position. 

Federal Work Study

• Customer service knowledge. 

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs 

• Ability to take direction and work independently as needed. 

• Consistent attendance and punctuality is required.  

• Ability to maintain confidentiality when dealing with highly sensitive information. 

• Experience working in a customer service environment. 

• Experience with university admissions process. 

• Experience managing and creating social media content for professional accounts.  

• Students enrolled at FIU, who have been awarded Federal Work Study (FWS) as part of their Financial Aid Award package.
• Student must be enrolled with a minimum of six (6) credit hours in a course of study leading to a degree or a Financial Aid eligible certificate, during Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters.
• Upon credits decreasing, award being canceled, or graduating, FWS employment must end.

20 hours/week, depending on FWS Award and availability. Varied shifts.

Monday through Friday with occasional Saturday shifts.

$13.00/Hour

• Criminal Background Check
• Fingerprinting Check
• Driver's License Check

Background check and fingerprinting is required if the job includes any of the following:

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". 

In order to be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position, be in good performance standing, and have been continuously employed at the University for at least six months.

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". 

In order to be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position, be in good performance standing, and have been continuously employed at the University for at least six months.

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

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.