Founded in 1842, the Indiana University Maurer School of Law is the oldest public law school in the Midwest. Located on Indiana University's flagship Bloomington campus, the Law School provides students an exceptional legal education and is unmatched for the beauty of its surroundings. It is the highest-ranked public law school in Indiana and in the top 20 among public law schools nationally. Preeminent faculty, dedicated and talented staff, and engaged alumni make up the law school's caring and inclusive community.
The Law School is committed to hiring and developing staff, with diverse backgrounds and life experiences, who want to work in a high performing and collegial environment that supports the outstanding work of our students and colleagues.
Job Summary
Department-Specific Responsibilities
Provides administrative support to assigned faculty.
Produces articles, manuscripts, correspondence, committee reports, class materials, and other printed materials.
Proofreads materials for accuracy of spelling, grammar, format, style, and citation.
Edits materials as requested.
Serves as a part of the Maurer staff team to provide exceptional service to the faculty and students.
General Responsibilities
Provides administrative support to a department or group of professionals, exercising confidentiality, tact and diplomacy.
Utilizes business software applications to prepare correspondence, reports, presentations, agendas, minutes, etc.
Receives, screens, and directs incoming calls, visitors, mail, and email.
Schedules and confirms appointments, meetings, and travel arrangements.
Assists the development and implementation of administrative standards, policies and practices for the organization.
Qualifications
EDUCATION
Required
High school diploma or equivalent (such as HSED or GED)
Preferred
Some college
WORK EXPERIENCE
Preferred
1 year of experience in office setting
Some experience with academia
SKILLS
Required
Excellent organizational skills
Strong verbal communication and listening skills
Effective interpersonal skills
Maintains a high degree of professionalism
Demonstrates ability to maintain confidential information
Preferred
Excellent personal computer literacy and keyboarding skills
Excellent communication and editing skills
Advanced word-processing skills
Ability to manipulate information within spreadsheets
Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills
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 perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.
Work Location
Bloomington, Indiana
Advertised Salary
$16.25 - $16.35 per hour based on experience
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 & 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: Foundational
FLSA: Nonexempt
Job Function: General Administration
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