Part-Time Student Office Assistant, First Nations Educational and Cultural Center

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FIRST NATIONS EDUCATIONAL & CU (BL-FNCC-IUBLA)

The Office of Student Life is focused on building a strong foundation to ensure every student's Indiana University (IU) experience is positive, safe, healthy, and meaningful. The Office of Student Life staff and multiple departments aim to help students navigate their time at IU, providing the tools they need to be successful in school and after graduation. Students are our priority, and their health, safety, and overall well-being are our core mission.

The First Nations Educational and Cultural Center (FNECC) supports American Indian and indigenous students in their transition to and achievement at Indiana University Bloomington with campus programs and an extended network of resources and information designed to inspire, encourage, and empower students for success.

The Part-time Student Office Assistant will support the daily operations of the First Nations Educational and Cultural Center by providing office coverage and assisting with administrative, programming, and outreach initiatives.

Department-Specific Responsibilities

• Assists with facilitating workshops, speaker presentations, and programs such as New Students Orientation, programs students and staff information table at resources fairs.
• Answers and transfers phone calls.
• Greets and directs guests.
• Answers questions and provide resources to parents, students, faculty, alumni and others.
• Performs computer work that may include database entry, updating newsletters/calendars and producing materials for programs and workshops.
• Assists with marketing, set-up, participation, staffing and cleanup of events.
• Additional project assignments may be provided based on the student's skills and interests.
  
  

EDUCATION

Required

• Currently enrolled as a student at Indiana University Bloomington.
  
  

Required

WORK EXPERIENCE

• 6 months office experience.
  
  

Preferred

• Customer Service experience.
• Event Coordinator experience.
  
  

Skills

Required

• Self-motivated and able to work well in a team environment.
• Ability to interact professionally, tactfully and politely with faculty, staff, students, and community representatives.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Knowledge of common Office applications, including Word processing, spreadsheet, data base, and presentation software.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Dependability and flexibility.
  
  

Preferred

• Knowledge of First Nations cultures.
  
  

This position is primarily sedentary, with periods of time moving around the office or campus. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.

The Office Of Student Life Is Committed To Building Students Build Career Readiness And Workforce Skills. Student Employment Offers Practical Experience To Apply Learning, Build Real-world Skills, And Develop Competencies Valued By Employers. Each Role Supports National Association Of Colleges And Employers (NACE) Career Competencies, With Emphasis On Those Most Relevant To The Position:

• Career and Self-Development
• Communication
• Critical Thinking
• Leadership
• Professionalism
• Teamwork
• Technology
  
  

These are transferable workforce skills a person can add to their resume and use in any career path.

This position will prioritize work-study eligible students.

Bloomington, Indiana

This is an in-person position

$12.00 per hour

5-15 hours per week based on availability, not to exceed 29 hours per week across all campus positions

Additional hours may be needed based on office or event needs

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
• Health savings account with generous IU contributions
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Basic group life insurance paid by IU
• Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
• Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
• 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
• Generous paid time off plans
• Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
  
  

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure.

Career Level: Part Time Employee

FLSA: Nonexempt

Job Function: Part Time Employee

Job Family: Part Time Student Employee

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