Student Social Mentor - FIU Embrace at Florida International University Board of Trustees in Miami, Florida

Job Description:

About FIU

Florida International University is classified by Carnegie as a R1: Doctoral Universities - Highest Research Activity and recognized as a Carnegie engaged university. It is a public research university with that offers 196 programs in fields such as engineering, computer science, international relations, architecture, law and medicine. As one of South Florida's anchor institutions, FIU contributes almost $9 billion each year to the local economy. FIU is Worlds Ahead in finding solutions to the most challenging problems of our time. FIU emphasizes research as a major component of its mission. FIU has awarded more than 220,000 degrees and enrolls more than 54,000 students in two campuses and three centers including FIU Downtown on Brickell, FIU@I-75, and the Miami Beach Urban Studios. houses the Aquarius Reef Base, a unique underwater research facility in the Florida Keys. FIU also supports artistic and cultural engagement through its three museums: , the , and the . FIU is a member of and more than 400 student-athletes participating in 18 sports. For more information about FIU, visit .

Job Summary

The FIU Embrace department is currently seeking a Student Social Mentor to join their team of professionals. Duties to include:
- Assume a primary leadership role, serving as role models for responsible behavior and personal integrity.
- Exercise good judgment and model appropriate behavior for the FIU Embrace students
- Develop strong facilitation, effective communication and other leadership skills by participating in all FIU Embrace trainings and meetings.
- Communicate suggestions for programmatic improvement to the FIU Embrace Program Manager/Director, based upon experiences with FIU Embrace students
- Encourage and prompt participation in social and recreational activities both on and off campus
- Organize social and volunteer activities with students on and off campus.
- Be able to attend social and volunteer activities on and off campus
- Be knowledgeable about the FIU social calendar, clubs and other social activities on or off campus
- Encourage and assist individuals in finding their own solutions
- Refer freely to campus, and community resources
- Have a familiarity and be knowledgeable of campus offices and services and appropriately direct students when necessary for assistance
- Develop the capacity to listen and understand, and to be flexible and open minded in responding to student needs and concerns
- Encourage and support all students to maintain their established schedule
- Maintain regular communication with the FIU Embrace Program Manager and/or designated FIU Embrace staff regarding the FIU Embrace students' progress
- Inform the designated FIU Embrace staff of any immediate concerns with its students
- Attend and contribute to regularly scheduled one-on-one sessions and staff meetings.
- Complete all required documentation within the established time frame
- Record and enter programmatic data as required.
- Work collaboratively with other mentors within the FIU Embrace program

Minimum Qualifications

- Ability to work up to 20 hours per week
- At least one academic year remaining at FIU

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

20hours/week

Advertised Salary

$10.00/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.Yes Handling/managing cash, checks, cash transactions, gift cards, debit/credit cards, and/or cash equivalent.No Information technology (IT) related functions.No Driving on behalf of the university (MVR Check only).No Those working in the Athletics Department who travel with students to events.No Working within museums. No Those working in the Office of Financial Aid, One Stop, or Office of the Registrar (Title IV access). No Special trust, responsibility, and sensitive location No

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.

How To Apply

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\\".
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/ 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.

Disclosures

Clery Notice
In compliance with the , 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/wp-content/uploads/sites/54/2016/04/Campus_Security_Report__Safety_Guide.pdf.

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.

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.