Student LGBTQA Assistant Temporary

The Office of Social Justice and Inclusion is currently seeking a Student LGBTQA Assistant to join their team of professionals. Duties to include:

Assist the team in the developing and implementing of programs & services for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning and ally (LGBTQA) student population at FIU.
Work under the umbrella of the Office of Social Justice and Inclusion, to develop, implement and evaluate LGBTQA programs and services for both campuses.
Provide resources and programming for LGBTQA people and allies on and off campus.
Oversee the development, planning, implementation, and evaluation of our Programs on Demand workshops on Gender Pronoun Use, Affirming and Supporting LGBTQIA+ People, and others.
Assist with various event committees and special committees as needed.
Collaborate on programs (i.e. those programmed in conjunction with student affairs offices) such as the Pulse Vigil, Pride Badge Program, Queer Leaders Program, and Mentorship Program.
Present educational programs including The Safe Zone Program, programs inclusive of panels and workshops for students, staff and classroom groups and That’s So Queer live discussion series over Instagram.
Collaborate with student and Miami area organizations in the creation of events and to facilitate student ownership of events
Provide advisement, information, referral and advocacy to/for LGBTQA students
Collaborate with faculty, staff and students on both campuses and online over Zoom and Teams
Serve as support for student groups (e.g., Pride Student Union, OUT and About, Gender and Straight Alliance, etc.)
Contribute and assist with the weekly LGBTQA e-Newsletter via MailChimp
Manage social media and other outreach accounts including: Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, Instagram, webpage and LGBTQA email address.
Develop monthly reports, updates and semesterly program reports.
Support office development by the Office of Social Justice and Inclusion through committee work.
Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants should possess a strong passion for working with the LGBTQA population on campus and in the greater Miami Community as well as a passion for working with students at the intersections of other marginalized identities and an interest in learning about and contributing creatively to student development and retention efforts. Applicants should have experience with event planning and coordination, working with social media, and have some working knowledge and experience with LGBTQA people.

At least 3 semesters of FIU work experience or related experience outside the University with satisfactory or higher from prior student appointment.
Requires a letter of recommendation from one prior supervisor.
Requires prior completion of FIU Service Excellence training or completion within first 30 days.
Ability to work in a team setting.
Advanced proficiency of Microsoft Office Suites.
Ability to take direction and work independently as needed.
Ability to maintain confidentiality when dealing with highly sensitive information.
Knowledge of PC operations and specialized software programs, such as PantherSoft and Salesforce.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, verbally, and in writing.
Possess a high sense of responsibility and customer service skills.
Ability to solve problems independently.
Organizational and time-management skills.
Job Category

Student Assistant
Student Disclosure

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 graduating, student employment must end.
Work Schedule

Scheduled bsed on student’s class schedule and departmental needs.
Advertised Salary

$15.00/hour

Pre-Employment Requirements

Criminal Background Check
This student appointment may be subjected to a pre-employment background check.

Student Background Checks

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

Duties:

Yes or No

Working directly with and/or residing with minors and/or vulnerable persons.
N

Working in K – 12 schools.
N

Handling/managing cash, checks, cash transactions, gift cards, debit/credit cards, and/or cash equivalent.
N

Information technology (IT) related functions, e.g. Web Developer, IT Technician, etc
N

Driving on behalf of the university (MVR Check only).
N

Those working in the Athletics Department who travel with students to events.
N

Working within museums.
N

Those working in the Office of Financial Aid, One Stop, or Office of the Registrar (Title IV access).
N

Special trust, responsibility, and sensitive location.
N

Working in centers of health and/or counseling care.
N

How To Apply

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.
Disclosures

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.