Student in Technology Academia Research and Service (STARS)

Updated: about 1 hour ago
Location: Miami, FLORIDA
Deadline: 29 Sep 2026

Florida International University is a Top 50, preeminent public research university with 55,000 students from all 50 states and more than 140 countries, as well as an alumni network of more than 340,000. Located in the global city of Miami, the university offers more than 200 degree programs at the undergraduate, graduate and professional levels, including medicine and law. FIU faculty are leaders in their fields and include National Academy members, Fulbright Scholars and MacArthur Genius Fellows. A Carnegie R1 institution, FIU drives impactful research in environmental resilience, health and technology and innovation. Home to the Wall of Wind and Institute of Environment, FIU stands at the forefront of discovery and innovation. With a focus on student success, economic mobility and community engagement, FIU is redefining what it means to be a public research university.

The Knight Foundation School of Computing and Information Sciences is currently seeking Student Assistant (STARS) to join their team of professionals.

STARS provides fully online near-peer tutoring assistance to students enrolled in KF-SCIS courses. Tutors are expected to cover multiple courses.  Duties include :

  • Joining the STARS organization
  • Attending a mandatory training session at the start of the semester
  • Commit to a fixed weekly schedule of online tutoring hours.
  • Record all tutoring encounters using a specified activity log.
  • Tutor students with assigned coursework
  • Employ student-centered teaching techniques.
  • Assist with examination proctoring.

CAP 2752 - Fundamentals of Data Science

CEN 3721-  Introduction to Human-Computer Interaction

CAP 4104 - HCI for CS

CAP 4612 - Intro to Machine Learning

CAP 4630 - Artificial Intelligence

CAP 4641 - Natural Language Processing

CAP 4770 - Intro to Data Mining

CAP 4830 - Modeling & Simulation

CDA 3102 - Computer Design/Architecture

CEN 4010 - Software Engineering 1

CGS 2100 - Intro to Microcomputer Applications for Business

CGS 1540 - Intro to Database

 

Requires prior completion of FIU Service Excellence training or completion within first 30 days.

Knowledge of classroom subject.

Customer service knowledge

Basic level of Microsoft Office Suites.

Ability to work independently as needed

Ability to provide direction to students.

Ability to maintain confidentiality when dealing with highly sensitive information.

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.

Up to 20 hours per week

$700.00 to $5000.00 total gross per semester (paid in biweekly increments)

Criminal Background Check

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

For more information, please reference Background Check Requirement Policy #1710.257.

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.

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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.

Notice of Non-Discrimination

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 decisions, programs, and events without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. For inquiries regarding non-discrimination, contact FIU's Office of Civil Rights at 305.348.2785 or email ocr@fiu.edu.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

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