Department
THE O'NEILL SCHOOL
- BL SPEA (BL-SPEA-IUBLA) Department Information The O'Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs works to build a better world by stewarding the development of welcoming societies, democratic governance, and a healthy, sustainable environment.
With partners across the public, private, and nonprofit sectors, we pursue education, scholarship, and civic engagement at the crossroads of policy, science, and management. We give our students the knowledge and skills to have a significant impact around the globe. Our Values Excellence
- Aiming to be the best in all that we do and developing the professional and personal capabilities necessary to improve the world through our work. Meaning and impact
- Pursuing careers and service that add purpose and meaning to our lives, encouraging others to do so, and improving quality of life for individuals and societies. Ongoing learning
- Continuously developing the skills, knowledge, experience, and sound judgment necessary for wise and informed decision-making. Well-being
- Emphasizing the well-being and safety of individuals and the health of our natural environment as essential for thriving communities and well-functioning, just societies.
Job Summary Department Specific Responsibilities Responsible for program-related support work that includes serving as a resource to student program participants. Provides administrative support for program activities designed to enhance and reinforce the academic engagement and experiential learning capacity of the student experience. May perform occasional duties in support of other functions or business needs. Provides integrated operational and communication support for the O'Neill International Office (OIO). Supports the logistical, financial, and outreach functions that sustain OIO's global programs, ensuring consistency between program operations, faculty coordination, and student engagement. Assists with vendor management, pre-departure planning, financial tracking, and marketing communications, contributing to efficient program delivery and enhanced visibility of O'Neill's international initiatives. Supports the daily operations, planning, and implementation of student programs by coordinating logistics, serving as a liaison with campus partners, assisting participants and faculty, maintaining program documentation, supporting travel and fiscal processes, preparing materials and reports, and providing front-line administrative and participant support. Tracks expenses, coordinate purchasing and payments, maintain organized records, and reporting assistance for operational and fiscal reviews. Assists with marketing materials, digital communications, and event logistics. Contribute to strategies that promote student and faculty engagement. Collaborates with OIO leadership, faculty, and staff to support program operations by providing data collection, reporting, scheduling, correspondence, and front-line assistance to students, faculty, and external partners. General Responsibilities Assists with administrative needs related to the daily operations, planning, and implementation of student programs. Performs duties such as attending a front desk, answering phones and email, and delivering messages and mail. Serves as a liaison to campus partners for cross-departmental student programming, providing information, securing space reservations, scheduling planning meetings, and providing necessary documentation. Provides assistance to program participants, stakeholders, faculty, and/or staff; acts as a resource by analyzing information, providing documentation, and preparing reports. Greets students and/or program participants; may assist with program check-in and check-out. Provides directions, support, and information to program participants. Assists with daily scheduling, training, and gathering program feedback. May prepare and disseminate handouts, presentations, or other program materials. Assists with ordering or creation of promotional materials to encourage student participation. Takes on tasks of increasing complexity, such as performing benchmarking research of student programming at other higher education institutions or designing routine surveys to gauge student satisfaction and program effectiveness. May provide guidance to other Student Programming Coordinators. Qualifications Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.
EDUCATION
Required High school diploma or equivalent (such as HSED or GED). Preferred Bachelor's degree in international studies, communications, business, or related field.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Required 4 years in office environment, higher education, or related field. SKILLS Required Proficient communication skills. Maintains a high degree of professionalism. Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills. Demonstrates a high commitment to quality. Possesses flexibility to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Highly thorough and dependable. Possesses a high degree of initiative. Ability to build strong customer relationships. Demonstrates ability to maintain confidential information. Effective interpersonal skills. Demonstrates customer service skills. Preferred Proficient in program coordination and logistics. Strong organizational and multitasking skills with attention to accuracy and deadlines. Familiarity with international education, vendor coordination, or event management. Ability to collaborate effectively across teams. Cultural sensitivity and interest in supporting global learning initiatives. Working Conditions / Demands This role requires the ability to effectively communicate and to operate a computer and other standard office productivity equipment. The position involves sedentary work as well as periods of time moving around an office environment and the campus. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation. Work Location Bloomington, Indiana Advertised Salary $37,000
Salary will be determined based on equity and experience. 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:
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Student Programming Click here to learn more about Indiana University's Job Framework. 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. If you wish to include a cover letter, you may include it with your resume when uploading attachments. Equal Employment Opportunity Indiana University is an equal opportunity employer and provider of ADA services and prohibits discrimination in hiring. See Indiana University Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information . Campus Safety and Security The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, containing policy statements, crime and fire statistics for all Indiana University campuses, is available online . You may also request a physical copy by emailing IU Public Safety at iups@iu.edu or by visiting IUPD.
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