Part-time Student Office Assistant, La Casa/Latino Cultural Center

Special Instructions Summary

Students eligible for Federal Work-Study are encouraged to apply. To check your eligibility, log in to your One.IU account and go to View/Manage My Financial Aid. There, you can review and accept your financial aid package.

Department

LA CASA CULTURAL CENTER (BL-CASA-IUBLA)

Department Information

The Office of Student Life is focused on building a strong foundation to ensure every students Indiana University 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.

Established in 1973, La Casa/Latino Cultural Center serves as an important link and advocate between the university and the Latine community, working closely with other campus units, the Bloomington community, and state and national groups. Building on a strong campus community, La Casa provides programming, support, and opportunities to foster a sense of belonging and pride for Latine students, while assisting in their academic, leadership, professional, and social development.

Job Summary

The Part-Time Student Office Assistant position provides office service coverage as well as administrative and programming assistance. Depending on the qualifications and interests of the applicant, he/she may also have additional project assignments.

Department-Specific Responsibilities

• Answers and transfers phone calls.
• Greets and directs guests.
• Answers questions and provide resources to parents, students, faculty, alumni and others.
• Performs computer work, which may include database entry, update newsletters/calendars and producing materials for programs and workshops.
• Assists with event preparation and execution, including transporting, setting up, and dismantling event equipment, furnishings, promotional items, and supplies.
• Provides support with programs such as those for National Hispanic Heritage Month and Day of the Dead celebration.
• Develops and coordinates 1 program, workshop, or speaker presentation per semester.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

Required

• Currently enrolled as a student at Indiana University Bloomington

Preferred

• Federal work-study eligibility

WORK EXPERIENCE

Required

• 6 months office experience

SKILLS

Required

• Self-motivated and able to work well in a team environment
• Able 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 Latino cultures
• Fluency in Spanish or Portuguese

Working Conditions / Demands

The person in this role must be able to navigate assigned buildings for tours and crisis response. The person in this role must be able to move up to 75 pounds multiple times per shift. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.

Additional Information

Work-study eligibility will be prioritized

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 you can add to your resume and use in any career path.

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Work Location

Bloomington, Indiana.

This is an in-person position.

Work Hours

$12.00 per hour

Benefits Overview

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.

Job Classification

Career Level: Part Time Employee

FLSA: Nonexempt

Job Function: Part Time Employee

Job Family: Part Time Student Employee

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Posting Disclaimer

This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.

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