Student Marketing Assistant - Orientation and Family Programs

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 Ofientation and Family Programs office is currently seeking a Student Marketing Assistant to join their team of professionals.  This is a non-customer facing position. Duties to include:

• Design and Creation of Print and Digital Materials: Develop creative materials that adhere to FIU's brand standards, using Canva and other applications for print, digital media, web, and social media platforms. 
• Event Coverage: Provide photo and video coverage during select Orientations, Panther Camp activities, and family initiatives. 
• Image and Video Editing: Conduct image retouching, manipulation, and video editing, ensuring the quality and appropriateness for various platforms. This includes story-boarding, working with editing software, captioning, and creating graphic elements. 
• Social Media Management: Assist in creating and publishing social media posts, and aid in the development and implementation of social media/marketing calendars. 
• Campaign Management : Propose and implement marketing campaigns to increase student awareness of Orientation and Family Programs initiatives. 
• Data Analysis: Measure the success of social media posts by providing data and analytics. 
• Event Assistance: Help with departmental events and programming, including nights and weekends as needed. 
• Stay Updated : Maintain knowledge of FIU's branding, graphic fundamentals, typography, print, web design, and social media trends, ensuring project compliance with FIU accessibility policies. 
• Other Duties: Complete other related duties as assigned by the manager.
   

• Experience with social media platforms
• Basic level of Canva and Microsoft Office Suites
• Detail-oriented with strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and in collaboration with a team
• Demonstrated professional communication and demeanor when working with team members, students, and FIU leadership
• Comfortable working in a shared space environment
• Customer service knowledge 
• Organizational and time-management skills 
• Ability to maintain confidentiality when dealing with highly sensitive information

• Experience with Canva preferred
• Experience in Graphic Design, Illustration, and Photography/Videography preferred
• Must provide a digital portfolio

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-Friday, schedule varies.
• 10 hours per week.
• Occasional weekends when needed for events.

$13.00/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.