Student Life Specialist

Student Life Specialist

Company:

Indiana University Indianapolis

Job Location:

Indianapolis, Indiana

Category:

Student Affairs and Services

Type:

Full-Time Job ID:

320396 Department

CAMPUS AND COMMUNITY LIFE

(IN-CAIN-IUINA) Department Information The purpose of the Office of Student Involvement is to work with students to provide meaningful learning opportunities through programs, activities, and leadership development initiatives that connect students with the campus community and enhance their college experience. MISSION The mission of the Division of Student Affairs is to intentionally build an engaged, inclusive, and healthy campus community through hands-on learning experiences and holistic student support. VISION To support, empower, and prepare every student for success.

VALUES Student Centered:

We center what is best for students in our decision-making.

Collaborative:

We understand that working together is what is best for students.

Data Informed:

We use national and IU research and data to improve and evolve. Being informed communicates our credibility and our impact.

Committed:

We are all in. We aim to deliver consistent, high-quality experiences for students.

Job Summary Department-Specific Responsibilities Advise and guide 3 University Student Organizations (USO) regarding operations, budget, leadership, events/activities, recruitment, annual compliance (i.e. re-registration), university policies, and risk management.

Collaborates with the Assistant Program Director to create and implement on-going leadership development training for student organization leaders.

Assist affinity-based student organizations with the coordination and execution of campus-wide events/initiatives; recruit and manage planning committees as needed.

Establish and/or strengthen collaborative relationships with student organizations and key stakeholders that also intentionally connects university wide initiatives, co-curricular learning/programming, and affinity-based student organizations when appropriate.

Work with the Assistant Program Director to guide the planning and implementation of communications, marketing plans, and outreach efforts for student life initiatives facilitated/hosted by each USO within area of operation.

Provide fiscal oversight, with support from the Assistant Program Director, to budgets associated with programming and general operations of each USO within area of operation.

Promote a positive, inclusive, and growth-oriented environment within the USOs advised, by modeling professional communication and accountability.

Serve as an accessibility point of contact for officers and members seeking academic, personal, or professional support and connect them with the appropriate campus resource.

Measure and evaluate effectiveness of student life initiatives against projected outcomes, gather satisfaction feedback from student participants.

Assist the Assistant Program Director and Associate Director with assessment and data collection.

Complete other related duties to support the unit as assigned. General Responsibilities Develop and implement programs and initiatives geared at improving student engagement and involvement outcomes at the program, department/division, or campus level.

Interface directly with students, attending student life events and programs and gathering satisfaction feedback from student participants to implement into future student life initiatives and objectives.

Collaborate with staff in own department and other departments, as well as student organization leaders, on shared student life goals, often coordinating funding to sponsor student life initiatives.

Measure and evaluate effectiveness of student life initiatives against projected outcomes; prepare reports and may present to stakeholders on effectiveness and to secure funding for initiatives moving forward.

Provide guidance to student organizations regarding operations, budget, leadership, activities, recruitment, registration, policies, and compliance.

Promote leadership and student development through advising of individual student leaders and volunteers.

Contribute to the formation, interpretation, and implementation of student organization policies.

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 Bachelor's degree in public affairs, public health, counseling, social work, education, business, or a related field.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Preferred Experience in student services, higher education, or a related field. SKILLS Required Proficient communication skills.

Maintains a high degree of professionalism.

Demonstrated time management and priority setting skills.

Demonstrates a high commitment to quality.

Possesses flexibility to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty.

Demonstrated ability to maintain confidential information.

Demonstrated customer service skills.

Ability to build strong partnerships with students and other university departments.

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. Additional Information This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Work Location IU Indianapolis Indianapolis, Indiana Advertised Salary $49,000.00 - $51,000.00 annually 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:

Core FLSA:

Exempt Job Function:

Student Services Job Family:

Student Life Click here to learn more about Indiana University's Job Framework. 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. Contact Us Request Support

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