Part-Time Student Summer Event Assistant, Student Involvement and Leadership Center

Department

STUDENT INVOLVEMENT and LEADERSH (BL-SILC-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.

The Student Involvement and Leadership Center (SILC) supports co-curricular life at Indiana University Bloomington (IUB) by fostering engaging programs and leadership opportunities for students. SILC staff work closely with students to help them grow as responsible leaders through hands-on experiences in campus programming and service.

Job Summary

Part-Time Student Event Assistants support program managers and the objectives of Indiana Memorial Union (IMU) Programs. This role supports the planning and execution of a variety of campus events designed to enhance the student and campus community experience - including outdoor movies, live music on Centennial Patio, and orientation activities.

Department-Specific Responsibilities

• Manages activity areas throughout the IMU during events and programs.
• Adheres to activity guidelines provided by the program coordinator.
• Follows all safety protocols and complies with emergency response plans.
• Staffs information tables at events.
• Assists with in-person orientation sessions.
• Collects entertainment resources and helps decorate the IMU as needed.
• Attends 30 minute biweekly staff meetings.
• Participates in a semester evaluation with the program coordinator.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

Required

• Currently enrolled as a student at Indiana University.

SKILLS

Required

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Ability to engage and interact effectively with a broad campus community.
• Ability to collaborate with various campus departments, resources, and staff members.

Preferred

• Familiarity with the IUB campus and the IMU to assist with wayfinding and providing accurate directions.

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 items 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

This position is eligible for work-study.

The Office of Student Life is committed to helping 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 the 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 that can be added to a resume and used in any career path.

Work Location

Bloomington, Indiana.

This is an in-person position.

Advertised Salary

$12.00 per hour

Work Hours

Up to 29 hours per week.

Evening and weekend availability may be required based on the event schedule.

This is a summer only position May 25, 2026, through September 1, 2026.

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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