Apply Instructions:
Please apply directly to our website by going to https://hr.fiu.edu/careers/ , select "Prospective Employees" and reference job opening ID # 530821 under "Search Jobs".
Job Summary
Works closely with Interact and the School Director to oversee the administrative operations and act as the liaison with the University, affiliated centers and research teams.
- Works closely with Interact, the School Director and associate directors in the planning of operational initiatives related to intramural and extramural activities.
- Plans and directs the administrative operational actives of the Interact program. Supervises support and professional staff in Interact and its sub-units.
- Exercises independent judgement and initiative by brining information or problems attention to the Interact leadership.
- Provides financial oversight of the program. Reviews Education and General Revenue (E&G) and Contracts & Grants (C&G) financial records and provides information and support to both the Interact leadership and individual faculty with respect to HR, Travel or Purchasing related issues.
- Works closely with the School Director and Interact leadership with establishment and monitoring of deadlines for project implementations, report generation and general compliance issues.
- Complies, updates and keeps records of the programs annual performance. Provides appropriate projections and expenditures of IDC and E&G budgets.
- Coordinate, in-person and online intra and extramural meetings and conferences as needed.
- Advises faculty, post-doctoral associates and students regarding FIU policies and procedures as needed.
- Assist faculty associated with Interact in the general areas of grant management, human resource administration, purchasing, proposal preparation, certification effort, credentialing and travel.
- Serves as the liaison between Interact, the Moss School of Construction, Infrastructure and Sustainability, the College of Engineering and Computing, Office of Research and Economic Development (ORED) and other FIU administrative units.
- Serves as the University's credit card user for departmental transactions. Adheres to University's rules and regulations.
- Visits Miami Dade County Public Schools as needed.
- Serves as the merchant account's primary contact or technical contact; Handles sensitive cardholder information and/or processes credit cards transactions for the department/unit. Employee will have access to a third party system (software, gateway, etc.) that processes, transmits, and/or stores cardholder information.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in business, education, or related field and six (6) years of related work experience or Master's degree in business, education, or related field and four (4) years of related work experience.
Desired Qualifications
- Experience managing research related activities.
Job Category
Advertised Salary
Work Schedule
Begin time: 8:30 AM
End time: 5:00 PM
Pre-Employment Requirements
- Criminal Background Check
- Fingerprinting Check
Other Information
- Ability to work evenings and weekends.
- Ability to work flexible hours as needed.
- Ability to travel locally.
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".
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 in their present job 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".
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 in their present job 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
Florida Statute 1010.35 - Screening Foreign Researchers
Pursuant to Florida law, any citizen of a foreign county who is not a permanent resident of the U.S., or who is a citizen or permanent resident but is affiliated with or has had at least 1 year of employment or training in China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, Cuba, Venezuela, or Syria is subject to additional screening. Applicants meeting those criteria will be required to provide the following information in the application: every institution of higher education attended; all previous employment since the applicant’s 18th birthday; list of all published material, current and pending research funding from any source, including details about the research, your role, funding source, and amount; list and description of any non-university professional activities; any affiliation with an institution or program in a foreign country; a complete copy of your passport; the most recently submitted DS-160 (Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application).
Clery Notice
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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.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $65,000.00 - $78,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Work Location: In person
