Student Marketing & Graphic Design (2025-2026)

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 Marketing & Graphic Design Student Assistant supports the Housing and Residential Experience (HRE) Marketing team by contributing to a wide range of creative projects. This role involves designing both print and digital materials that align with departmental branding and communication goals. The student assistant will play a key role in developing marketing content, assisting with visual storytelling, and executing design projects as assigned.

• Create posters, digital signage, videos, flyers, web graphics, promotional materials, t-shirts to advertise and promote Housing & Residential Experience programs and activities includes meeting assigned deadlines.
• Organize and manage project files.
• Keep digital displays up-to-date.
• Update annual documents.
• Increase database of photos to be used in publications, website, promotional materials, etc. Will include photos of residential spaces and residence experience programs.
• Must understand and work within University and Division of Student Affairs graphic standards and branding guidelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned that are logically related to the position and that support the Assistant Director of Marketing & Communications in achieving departmental goals.

Desired Qualifications:

• Preferred candidates will be a junior, senior, or graduate student pursuing a design or digital media degree or related major.
• Demonstrate knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite programs (Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign)
• Knowledge of typography and ability to create layouts for both print and online platforms.
• On top of the latest social media trends and marketing tools.
• Ability to craft compelling messages through storytelling and scriptwriting.
• Ability to effectively and positively represent FIU and the Department of Housing and Residential Experience in print, online, video and other media.

• Undergraduate students must have a 2.5 cumulative GPA at the time of application and maintain a 2.5 cumulative and semester GPA for the duration of their employment. Graduate students must have a 3.0 cumulative GPA at the time of application and maintain a 3.0 cumulative and semester GPA for the duration of their employment. Grade checks will be completed at the end of every semester.
• Must be registered for at least six (6) credit hours as an undergraduate student or three (3) credit hours as a graduate student.
• Must be and remain in good standing with the Department and University, including no significant or recent student conduct history. All Housing Student Assistants will consent to conduct checks prior to hiring and at the end of every semester.
• Prior to employment, must successfully complete a background check and fingerprinting as per the Housing and Residential Experience requirement.

Student Assistant

• 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 decreasing credit hours or graduating, student employment must end.

• Monday through Friday
• Available between 8:30AM - 5:00 PM
• Must be available to work 10-20 hours per week during the academic semesters.

$15.50/hour

Criminal Background Check

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

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.

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.

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 State University System of Florida member, Equal Opportunity, Equal Access, and Affirmative Action Employer for individuals with disabilities and veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. For inquiries regarding nondiscrimination, contact FIU's Office of Civil Rights Compliance and Accessibility at 305.348.2785 or email ocrca@fiu.edu.