Part-Time Student IU Undergraduate Research Assistant

Department

ENGAGED LEARNING and RESEARCH AC (BL-ELRA-IUBLA)

Department Information

The Indiana University Undergraduate Research (IURR) Office invites applicants for a graduate assistant. This hourly position begins May 18, 2026 and continues through the academic year.

The successful candidate will work closely with the IU Undergraduate Research (IUUR) Program Manager and the Faculty Director to support undergraduate research and creative activity initiatives. This role is structured around 2 primary phases: intensive support of the IUUR Summer Research Program, followed by leadership in managing student ambassadors and coordinating outreach efforts during the academic year.

IUUR is committed to ensuring that vibrant research and creative experiences are accessible to all interested IU students.

Job Summary

Department Specific Responsibilities

• Summer
  • Assists with the planning, coordination, and day-to-day implementation of the IUUR Summer Research Program.
  • Supports program logistics, communications, and student engagement throughout the summer.
  • Helps coordinate summer events, workshops, and related programming.
  • Contributes to the planning and execution of the Summer Poster Symposium.
• Academic Year
  • Trains, supervises, and supports IU Undergraduate Research Ambassadors.
  • Coordinates campus outreach initiatives to promote undergraduate research opportunities.
  • Assists with planning and implementing programming and events that increase awareness and participation in undergraduate research.
• Ongoing Responsibilities
  • Maintains and updates content for the IUUR website and UR Resources Canvas page.
  • Assists with new and emerging IUUR initiatives as needed.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

Required

• Currently enrolled as a graduate student at Indiana University

WORK EXPERIENCE

Required

• Experience with college teaching and/or undergraduate mentorship

SKILLS

Required

• Demonstrates commitment to undergraduate education, experiential learning, and/or research related to undergraduate research or the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning

Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities

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 move objects weighing up to 25 pounds. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.

Ability to work in person in the Bison Student Commons (Briscoe Quad) and other campus locations

Additional Information

Applicants from any discipline with a strong interest in student development, programming, and research engagement are encouraged to apply.

Work Location

This is an in-person position

Bloomington, Indiana

Advertised Salary

$20.00 per hour

Work Hours

Up to 29 hours per week during the summer

15 hours per week during the 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

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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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