Facilitates departmental purchasing and budget / expense tracking as assigned.
Participates in occasional planning and implementation of small special events.
Initial assignment to be with the Departments of English and History and to include assistance for the 42 Miles Press, the Pub Hub, and the Wolfson Press.
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.; compiles data for expense and statistical reports.
Receives, screens, and directs incoming calls, visitors, mail, and email promptly, courteously, and accurately.
Schedules and confirms appointments, meetings, and travel arrangements; tracks expenses.
Participates in the development and implementation of administrative standards, policies and practices for the organization.
May perform other duties related to maintaining an internal website and/or working with social media.
Qualifications
EDUCATION
Required
High school diploma or equivalent (such as HSED or GED)
WORK EXPERIENCE
Required
2 years of relevant experience
SKILLS
Required
Excellent organizational skills
Demonstrates ability to maintain confidential information
Strong verbal communication and listening skills
Demonstrates excellent judgment and decision making skills
Ability to simultaneously handle multiple priorities
Maintains composure under pressure
Preferred
Working knowledge and/or experience with MS Office and Teams
Good written communication skills
Experience with software systems for purchasing, hiring employees, and student records
Ability to learn new software systems
Ability to work independently
Careful attention to detail
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
South Bend, Indiana
Advertised Salary
$32,219.20 annually
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: Intermediate
FLSA: Nonexempt
Job Function: General Administration
Job Family: Administrative Support
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