Part-Time Student Office Assistant, Groups Scholars Program

Department

GROUPS (BL-GRUP-IUBLA)

Department Information

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.

Created in 1968, the Groups Scholars Program puts first-generation students and those with socioeconomic barriers on the path to college success by providing academic, financial, and social support, helping them attain a bachelor's degree at Indiana University. In addition, students are offered an extensive student support system, including academic advising, tutoring, enrollment in specialized courses, and activities designed to foster academic success and degree completion.

Job Summary

Serves as Receptionist/Clerical support for the Groups Scholars Program and performs a variety of routine and non-routine clerical and administrative tasks related to the daily management of the office.

Department-Specific Responsibilities

• Answers Phones.
• Greets students, visitors, faculty, and staff in a friendly and professional manner.
• Manages posts on the department's social media sites.
• Assists with the department Canvas page.
• Assists with the Groups Newsletter.
• Assists with managing the department's e-mail account.
• Makes special calls to students at the director's request.
• Assists with preparing materials for different program events.
• Assists in the processing of applications.
• Provides support to all Groups Scholars Program classes.
• Assists the Director, Associate Director, and Advisors with assigned tasks as needed.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

Required

• Currently enrolled as a student at Indiana University

WORK EXPERIENCE

Preferred

• 2 months of previous office experience

SKILLS

Required

• Maintain a high degree of professionalism
• Committed to working scheduled hours
• Strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Efficiently balancing multiple responsibilities and meeting deadlines
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Demonstrates a strong commitment to scheduled work hours and understands that consistent attendance is a requirement of the position
• Ability to multi-tasking
• Ablility to work with frequent interruptions
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions with limited supervision

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

We are hiring to fill 1 vacancy in our office. This position is eligible for work-study .

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 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

Advertised Salary

$12.00 per hour

Work Hours

Position requires 10-29 hours per week, flexible scheduling based on availability, but not to exceed 29 hours per week across all campus positions.

Work schedules will align with the Summer Experience Program 2026 and the Fall and Spring class schedules for the 2027 academic year.

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 and 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

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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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.

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