Part-Time Program Assistant, First Nations Educational and Cultural Center

About the role

The Part-Time Assistant position supports the daily operations of the First Nations Educational and Cultural Center (FNECC) by providing programming, outreach initiatives, and administrative assistance. FNECC, established in 2007 and administered by the Office of Student Life, serves as a welcoming hub for Native American and Indigenous students at Indiana University Bloomington, promoting student success, engagement, and educational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Plans, coordinates, and supports cultural, educational, and community-building events that promote student engagement.
• Assists with the planning and execution of programs and special events, including Native Heritage Month, Indigenous Peoples' Day, Pow Wow, workshops, and other center-sponsored activities.
• Supports event logistics by preparing, setting up, maintaining, and dismantling event spaces, equipment, furnishings, promotional materials, and supplies.
• Provides administrative support by answering and directing phone calls, greeting and assisting visitors, scheduling appointments, and responding to general inquiries.
• Serves as a resource for students, parents, faculty, staff, alumni, and community members by answering questions and sharing information about center programs, services, and events.
• Maintains records and databases; updates newsletters, calendars, and communication materials; and assists with preparing promotional and educational resources for programs and workshops.

Requirements

• Associate's degree (required).
• 6 months of customer and/or office experience (required).
• Experience planning, coordinating, or supporting events, programs, or workshops (preferred).
• Knowledge of, experience with, or education related to Native American/Indigenous cultures, communities, histories, and contemporary issues (preferred).

Skills

• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong verbal communication and listening skills.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills with the ability to build positive working relationships.
• Strong customer service skills and the ability to interact professionally, tactfully, and respectfully with students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community members.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and database systems.
• Dependable, adaptable, and flexible in responding to changing priorities.
• Ability to effectively communicate and operate a computer and other standard office productivity equipment.

This role requires sedentary work as well as periods of time moving around an office environment and campus. The person in this role must be able to perform essential functions with or without accommodation.

Benefits

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).

Pay

$20.00 per hour.

This is a temporary, in-person position located in Bloomington, Indiana. Duration is dependent on department needs; end date to be determined. This position is not available to undergraduate students.