Since 1945, the Florida Legislature has made a provision to give preference in the hiring process to United States war veterans in recognition of their military, naval, or air service who meet specific conditions. The conditions are as follows:

• Veterans with a VA service-connected disability
• Spouses of veterans with permanent and total service-connected disability
• Honorably discharged veterans with wartime service.
• Unmarried widow or widower of a veteran who died as a result of a service-connected disability
• A veteran who has served in a qualifying campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized, to include the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal.

Florida International University honors this policy and will comply with Veterans’ Preference guidelines when filling staff positions. Veteran’s Preference must be requested during the application process. Any applicant claiming Veterans’ Preference will be required to attach a DD214 with each application submitted for verification and meet the Minimum requirements for the position
Hiring departments must interview applicants claiming veteran’s preference provided that the applicant has not previously exercised their veterans’ preference status.

If indicating Veteran’s Preference when applying for a position, please upload your DD214 in the attachment section of the application so the recruiter can ensure that Veteran’s Preference is applicable.

When veterans’ preference is indicated on your application, you will be considered for any “staff” level position that you apply to, given that you meet the minimum qualifications and provide verification of military service.

The hiring manager/department will contact you to schedule an interview for a “staff” level position if veterans’ preference is indicated on your application, you meet the minimum qualifications for that position and have provided your DD214 form verifying your military service and appropriate discharge.

While many positions require a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree, FIU has several positions that you may apply for. As an institute of learning, we encourage and support efforts to obtain a degree, or advanced degree, to anyone employed at FIU. Service members often use their military benefits to pursue their degree, but FIU also offers support with credit allowances for all employees through our benefit programs.

Veterans’ preference only applies to “staff” level positions. While we do value the experience of those who have military experience, an application will be considered solely based on the qualifications and requirements for that position.

FIU hires service members for all functional areas and departments. Service members have been found to be successful in engineering, customer service, operational roles and adjunct positions as well as many others based on previous education, experience and transferable skills.

When veterans’ preference is indicated on an application, the candidate will be qualified for any “staff” level position where they meet the minimum qualifications and are able to provide verification of military service.

If veterans’ preference is indicated on an application, the candidate will upload a copy of their DD214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty which is issued upon retirement, separation or discharge from active duty) in the attachment section of the application. The recruiter will ensure that veterans’ preference is appropriate for that candidate by reviewing the DD214 form on the application.

A military spouse may also qualify for veterans’ preference if their spouse is on active duty, disabled due to a service connected injury or dies while on active duty. They will need to provide documentation as well as a legal document verifying their marriage status to the service member. They may have gaps in employment due to moving around to support their spouse’s military career, but may have a variety of valuable skills appropriate for specific positions.

If veterans’ preference is indicated on the application (see column Vet Pref and “Y” or “N”), they meet the minimum qualifications and have provided a DD214 form verifying their military service and appropriate discharge, the recruiter will qualify that candidate for your position. If it is a “staff” level position, the department will contact the candidate(s) to schedule an interview and your recruiter or another representative from TAM will need to be included and attend ALL interviews for that position, not just for the veteran(s) being considered for that position.

Veterans’ preference only applies to “staff” level positions. While we do value the experience of those who have military experience, an application will be considered solely based on the qualifications and requirements for that position.

FIU makes a pro-active effort to engage and recruit service members for all functional areas and departments. Service members have been found to be successful in engineering, customer service, operational roles and adjunct positions as well as many others based on their education and/or experience. They also bring many valuable attributes to the organization such as project management, teamwork and problem-solving skills acquired during their military service.