Temporary Government Affairs Associate (Location: Washington, DC)

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 Governmental Relations Department is currently seeking a Temporary Government Affairs Associate to join their team of professionals.

Duties include:

• The Temporary Government Affairs Associate supports the Associate Vice President at FIU in Washington, DC. on day-to-day strategies and tactics relating to the Research Advocacy mission which advance projects with Members of Congress, Congressional staff members, the White House, and political appointees throughout the Executive Branch.
• The Associate will be the lead on managing requests and interactions with Members of the South Florida delegation and our two Senators.
• Other specific activities include:
• Daily and weekly scan of the Congressional hearing schedule; updates to the [email protected] outlook calendar; and invitations to relevant colleagues for webcast hearings. - Daily monitoring of White House nominations and Senate confirmations; drafting of congratulatory letters; coordination with the Office of the President for routing.
• Track critical legislation of interest, movement in committees and both chambers.
• Maintain track of advocacy projects, movements/updates and visiting fly-ins of faculty researchers.
• Coordinate the submission of Appropriations Requests to the Florida Congressional delegation Tracking legislative movements using resources such as Bloomberg Government and Clerk of Chamber sites.
• Prepare talking points and questions for the record for consideration by the Florida Congressional delegation, as needed. - Schedule visits for FIU faculty researchers with Members of Congress and staff.
• Monitor Member social media and engage as appropriate.
• Support the AVP in the execution of an inaugural Congressional staff delegation visit to campus in Miami.
• Prepare user-friendly document for FIU stakeholders on Congressional activities and committee highlights - Support AVP in developing Corporate governmental collaborators list, relevant to FIU preeminent areas of research.
• Monitor federal register notices with impact on FIU research.
• Support the general operations and hospitality for campus and alumni visitors to FIU in DC.
• Add key contacts in Salesforce platform.
• Support AVP in managing primary office calendars and weekly FB updates.

• Temporary

• Bachelor's degree; and two (2) years of office or related experience; OR an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience
• Positions under National Forensic Science Technology Center will require Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area of specialization in related field; OR an equivalent combination of relevant training and/or military experience.

• Begin time: 8:30 AM 
• End time: 5:00 PM

• $17.50/hr

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As a temporary employee, you will not be eligible to participate in all employee benefit programs (e.g., paid leave, retirement, or tuition reimbursement).

Under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), a temporary employee who works on average 30 hours or more per week may be eligible to enroll in health care benefits. As a temporary employee, you are also eligible to enroll in supplemental plans (e.g. dental, vision,) which requires full payment on your part.  

Upon completing an assignment, employees may apply for a position on FIU Careers.

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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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.