Part-Time Student Assistant, LGBTQ+ Culture Center

About the role

The LGBTQ+ Culture Center at Indiana University Bloomington is seeking a Part-Time Student Assistant to support daily office operations, provide welcoming front-line service, assist with programming and communications, and help maintain a vibrant, affirming space for LGBTQ+ Hoosiers and their allies.

Responsibilities

• Serves as receptionist by greeting visitors, answering phones, responding to general emails, and providing accurate information and referrals.
• Performs routine clerical duties and general office support.
• Provides library support, including checking materials in/out, reshelving library materials, and assisting library patrons.
• Affirms identities and increases visibility through curating and distributing QNews, the Center's weekly email newsletter.
• Collaborates on developing and promoting programs and services that reflect the evolving interests and needs of LGBTQ+ communities.
• Supports events by identifying speakers or vendors, booking space and equipment, organizing refreshments, creating publicity, and facilitating event evaluations.
• Maintains a vibrant, affirming space for LGBTQ+ Hoosiers and their allies.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled as a student at Indiana University Bloomington.
• Familiarity with Indiana University resources that support LGBTQ+ students, and the ability to refer individuals to appropriate campus services.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, including the ability to engage with campus offices that support student well-being and safety.
• Demonstrated understanding of LGBTQ+ terminology and communities, with the ability to speak confidently about the experiences of LGBTQ+ students at IU.
• Sound judgment in knowing when to refer questions or concerns to professional staff.
• Willingness to learn and apply University and City of Bloomington policies related to nondiscrimination in education, employment, and housing.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with Indiana University resources (e.g., Student Advocates, Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), Student Legal Services, etc.).
• Experience in customer service, peer support, or office assistance.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to interact respectfully and thoughtfully with individuals.
• Knowledge of IU resources.

Skills

• Familiarity with Indiana University resources that support LGBTQ+ students, and the ability to refer individuals to appropriate campus services.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, including the ability to engage with campus offices that support student well-being and safety.
• Demonstrated understanding of LGBTQ+ terminology and communities, with the ability to speak confidently about the experiences of LGBTQ+ students at IU.
• Sound judgment in knowing when to refer questions or concerns to professional staff.
• Willingness to learn and apply University and City of Bloomington policies related to nondiscrimination in education, employment, and housing.

Benefits

• 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.
• 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

$14.50 per hour

Schedule

Approximately 10-12 hours per week, no more than 29 hours per week across all IU jobs. Flexible schedule based on availability and department needs.