Part-Time Jobs Around Florida International University

FIU students combine on-campus jobs, Handshake internships and—where visa rules allow—off-campus work in Miami’s hospitality, retail, logistics and startup sectors.

International students must confirm F-1 employment rules with Immigration & Tax Services before starting any job.

Common Part-Time Job Options

Job type	Where students may find it	Why it can help
Campus dining, library, research	FIU departments	Transit-friendly shifts
Hospitality and events	Brickell, Miami Beach, airport corridor	Customer-service fluency
Retail	Dolphin Mall, Dadeland, campus-adjacent centres	Flexible evening work
Tutoring	Academic departments	Reinforces STEM or business skills
Paid internships (CPT)	Local employers	Professional experience

Where To Search

Students can search through:

• Handshake
• FIU Career event newsletters
• Indeed “part-time near FIU”
• Faculty RA emails in labs

Budget for car or Metrorail if commuting to coastal job sites.

Practical Advice For International Students

Before applying for part-time jobs, students should:

• Attend international student employment workshops
• Maintain full course of study
• Apply for SSN only after work authorisation

Best Approach For September 2026 Students

Students arriving for the September 2026 intake should secure on-campus work or approved CPT before relying on informal gig offers that can jeopardise visa status.