FIU recognized as one of the greatest colleges to work for

University gets highest recognition in The Chronicle of Higher Education survey FIU is the only university in the country this year to achieve honor roll designation with recognition in all 12 categories of The Chronicle of Higher Education’s annual report on the academic workplace. FIU was recognized for creating an exceptional work environment in the […]


Forbes ranks FIU second best employer in Florida

For the second year in a row, FIU has made “America’s Best Employers” list by Forbes magazine. FIU is the second best ranked Florida employer after Publix, and is the highest ranking university in Florida on this year’s list. “Reaching this milestone two years in a row validates what FIU’s faculty and staff have known […]


VP of HR honored for excellence in Human Resources

Vice President of Human Resources Jaffus Hardrick believes at FIU people can become the best they can be. This guiding philosophy has propelled him to lead numerous initiatives and programs that cater to faculty and staff and sends a clear message to them: FIU appreciates you and wants you to succeed. Recently, Hardrick was honored at […]


Top 10 internship providers for students

In today’s increasingly competitive job market, college graduates who have experience in their fields are far more likely to receive job offers – as well as higher starting salaries. To encourage more companies and organizations to work with FIU on internship programs, each year the university compiles a list of the top 10 companies for student […]


HR initiative aims to create a healthier campus

By Gisela Valencia Salad or pizza? Stairs or elevator? Movie night on the couch or Zumba at the gym? Sometimes, it’s tough to make healthy choices. Especially when the healthy choice is time-consuming and there’s that big meeting in the conference room in five minutes. Even if it seems like sacrificing personal health and wellness helps efficiency, it’s […]


FIU names 2016 Student Employee of the Year

Jobs on campus are useful tools for students looking to earn money and gain real-world experience while they study without having to travel far from school. But for Bianca Gutierrez, winner of the 2016 Student Employee of the Year award, working in the Office of Alumni Relations & Annual Giving for the past year has […]


New presidential program offers emerging leaders executive perspective

During this new academic year, 30 FIU staff and faculty members will have an unprecedented opportunity to assess the challenges and opportunities facing the university in the next few decades. The group was selected to participate in the inaugural Presidential Leadership Program, a professional development program designed for employees under 50 years of age interested in solidifying […]