Temporary Reservations Assistant

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 Wolfe University Center is currently seeking a Temporary Reservations Assistant to join their team of professionals. Duties include:

• Serve as the primary contact for the Wolfe University Center department.
• Greet and assist customers as they enter the office.
• Responsible for answering phone calls on a multi-line phone. Supports event organizers (student organizations, departments, general public) in selecting a venue and schedules activity in the Event Management System (EMS) software.
• Facilitates the production of assigned events, designs space layouts, and coordinates with other service providers to ensure a one-stop shop experience.
• Conducts tours of the facilities for clients, staff, and students.
• Assist with general office tasks, acceptance of deliveries, distributing mail, placing supply orders.
• Assist in planning and producing departmental events and represent the Division in University events such as Commencement and others.
• Assist Event Planning area manager in overseeing the operation when needed
• Assist with Graham Center events as needed
• Performs related duties as required or as directed. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties logically related to the position.

Temporary

High School Diploma or GED and 2 years of experience; OR an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience.

• Monday-Friday
• Begin time: 9:00 AM
• End time: 6:00 PM
• 40 hours a week

$15.00/hour

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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.