Sr Program Coordinator

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.

Assists Campus Life leadership with supporting the programmatic needs of the department Provides advising and organizational support for FIU's Homecoming Council and other spirit initiatives. Coordinates and supports programmatic and event at Modesto Maidique (MMC), Biscayne Bay (BBC), Engineering (EC), and FIU @ I-75 campuses as appropriate. Assists student leaders in the development and presentation of an annual budget request, assists with risk management issues, and supporting/advising student and/or professional staff as needed. Assists with Campus Life departmental events and provides administrative and operational support including marketing through social media.

• Oversees the programmatic and budgetary efforts of the Homecoming Council in event planning and logistics and provides operational support for events taking place at any of the FIU campuses.
• Provides advising and organizational support for FIU's Homecoming Council and other spirit initiatives and agencies/boroughs, such as Panther Power.
• Assists Associate Director in development of A&S programming budget requests as needed.
• Negotiates and initiates vendor contracts for programs sponsored or supported by Campus Life and other student-led agencies/bureaus as needed.
• Assists with Campus Life major programs and events, including communication and coordination of logistical matters with vendors, assistance with risk management issues, and supporting/advising student and/or professional staff as needed.
• Trains and supervises graduate assistants, practicum students, interns, and/or temporary program assistants.
• Evaluates programs and makes recommendations for improvement.
• Assists student groups in purchasing event supplies. This includes use of the university commodity card and the financial e-procurement system. Ensuring compliance with funding source and regulations per university.
• Will have access to a third-party system (software, gateway, etc.) that processes, transmits, and/or stores cardholder information.
• Attends appropriate national or local conferences and/or other professional development programs to stay abreast of best practices.
• Represents the University on various committees and/or associations. Attends regular student leadership meetings/retreats, and departmental staff meetings as assigned and approved by the leadership.
• Assists with Campus Life departmental events and provides administrative support including marketing through social media.
• Interprets and communicates Campus Life policies and procedures to ensure compliance with Federal, State, local, and University.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or as directed. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.

Bachelor's degree and three (3) years of office or related experience.

• Masters degree in higher education administration, student affairs, or a related field.
• Experience working in higher education.
• Prior experience with event planning and execution.

Administrative

$47,000 - $50,000

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

Operating University Vehicles (all types)

• Driver's License Check
• Expanded Background Check

• Ability to work flexible hours as needed.
• Ability to work occasional evenings, weekends and at locations outside of the University
• Travel to FIU Campus

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.

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 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.