Part-time Student Office Assistant, La Casa/Latino Cultural Center
About the role
The Part-Time Student Office Assistant position provides office service coverage as well as administrative and programming assistance. Depending on the qualifications and interests of the applicant, he/she may also have additional project assignments.
Responsibilities
- Answers and transfers phone calls.
- Greets and directs guests.
- Answers questions and provide resources to parents, students, faculty, alumni and others.
- Performs computer work, which may include database entry, update newsletters/calendars and producing materials for programs and workshops.
- Aids with event preparation and execution, including transporting, setting up, and dismantling event equipment, furnishings, promotional items, and supplies.
- Supports programs such as those for National Hispanic Heritage Month and Day of the Dead celebration.
- Develops and coordinates 1 program, workshop, or speaker presentation per semester.
Requirements
- Required: Currently enrolled as a student at Indiana University Bloomington.
- Preferred: Federal work-study eligibility.
- Required: 6 months office experience.
- Skills Required: Self-motivated and able to work well in a team environment, able to interact professionally, tactfully and politely with faculty, staff, students, and community representatives, attention to detail, ability to multi-task, knowledge of common Office applications, excellent verbal and written communication skills, dependability and flexibility.
- Preferred: Knowledge of Latino cultures, fluency in Spanish or Portuguese.
- 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 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.
- Work-study eligibility will be prioritized.
- 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 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.
Qualifications
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 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.
Skills
- Self-motivated and able to work well in a team environment.
- Able to interact professionally, tactfully and politely with faculty, staff, students, and community representatives.
- Attention to detail.
- Able to multi-task.
- Knowledge of common Office applications, including Word processing, spreadsheet, data base, and presentation software.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Dependability and flexibility.
- Knowledge of Latino cultures.
- Fluency in Spanish or Portuguese.
Benefits
To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date. If you wish to include a cover letter, you may include it with your resume when uploading attachments.
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