Federal Work Study- Student Life

Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana; Marion (IN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana is seeking a part-time Student Life Assistant to support events, student organizations, and mascot activities at the Marion campus. You will greet visitors, assist with marketing materials, coordinate room setups, and help manage campus postings and the IvyLife portal.

You’ll work closely with Campus Activities Board and Student Life staff, maintaining a high-energy presence at events while following college policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Must be a current Ivy Tech student enrolled in at least 6 credit hours.
• Strong public and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively as a team member and independently.
• Experience in event planning or marketing is a plus.
• Proficient with basic computer apps including email, word processing, and spreadsheets.
• Willingness to learn Ivy Tech policies and campus procedures.

Responsibilities

• Serve as first point of contact for internal and external customers for Student Life.
• Support Student Life activities, events, and student engagement initiatives.
• Uphold Ivy Tech mascot brand and participate in events and promotions.
• Assist in planning and facilitating events, meetings, and conferences.
• Maintain materials, postings, calendars, and event records.
• Provide administrative support to student organizations and campus groups.

Skills

Public speaking

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Self-starter

Event planning

Marketing support

Visual communication

Education

Current Ivy Tech student

Tools

Email

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Audio-visual

Zoom

Voicemail apps

Job description

Serve as support to Student Life and functions related to extra and co-curricular activities, student organizations and student engagement. Serve as the first point of contact for internal and external customers who are seeking assistance from Student Life. Maintain good public relations and a professional image for the services, events and activities that are provided through the department.

Major Responsibilities:

• (Mascot) Uphold and assume the Ivy Tech Marion mascot brand, image and persona.
• (Mascot) Assist in Student Life events, marketing campaigns and promotions, character appearances, guest and student interactions and photo opportunities. Display enthusiasm and high energy, with exaggerated movements, gestures, and body language.
• (Mascot) Maintain the Mascot costume, ensuring it remains in good condition and is clean and safe for each performance.
• (CAB Assistants) Assist with the planning, marketing, and facilitation of student life events, meetings, and conferences including facility reservations and set-up, vendor arrangements, catering arrangements, audio-visual requests, reservation lists, attendance tracking.
• (CAB Assistants) Create Student Life printed and electronic materials and provides maintenance of campus bulletin boards and campus postings in all buildings.
• (CAB Assistants - Marion) Assume Presidential role of the Campus Activities Board student organization, assuming all roles and responsibilities therein. This includes but is not limited to scheduling and leading meetings, organizing agendas, planning team outings, and leading organization officers. Represent Campus Activities Board on the Student Organization Budget Committee.
• Maintain IvyLife student life portal, including event creation, marketing posts, event participation.
• Provide ongoing administrative support for student organizations, regarding org startup, registration, tracking, training, and travel.
• Maintenance of supplies, and materials in all Student Life locations, including Student Life office and storage closet(s).
• Work collaboratively with other internal departments and faculty to market and implement appropriate programming and activities.
• Answer telephone and greet visitors, transmit requested information, record messages, and route information to appropriate personnel. Receive incoming mail and prepares outgoing mail.
• Maintain calendars, schedule appointments, and support designated on-campus and virtual meetings and workshops including follow-up as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be current student in good standing with 12 credit hours accumulated Ivy Tech courses. Must be currently enrolled for minimum of 6 credit hours. May continue working one semester beyond end of classes.
• Intermediate computer knowledge for applications like email, word processing, internet, spreadsheets, audio visual, zoom, voicemail applications.
• Excellent Public and Interpersonal Communication Skills, and ability to work collaboratively as a team player.
• Must be a Self-Starter with Self-Motivation -Has the ability to effectively work independently with little to no supervision.
• Has the ability to complete projects in a timely manner.
• Understands or has the ability to learn and adhere to Ivy Tech policies relating to Risk Management, Academic Standards, Finance, and Student Code of Conduct.
• Experience in event planning, organization, marketing, or visual communication a plus

Ivy Tech Community College is an accredited, equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age or veteran status.

As required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Ivy Tech Community College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, including sexual harassment in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admissions. Questions specific to Title IX may be referred to the College's Title IX Coordinator or to the US Department of Education Office of Civil Rights.

At Ivy Tech, you'll be part of something bigger, where collaboration fuels innovation, learning is a shared journey, and meaningful goals become life-changing achievements.

As Indiana's only full-fledged community college, we're deeply rooted in our mission to empower students, strengthen communities, and support one another every step of the way.

No matter your role, you'll be valued, supported, and inspired because here, people come first. Our faculty and staff are united by purpose, driven by passion, and proud of the difference we make together. Join a team where your work matters. Discover your potential. Make your impact.

Ivy Tech is the largest singly accredited community college system in the nation. Providing education across Indiana, we motivate and inspire students as they pursue their futures.

To achieve this, it takes a community of over 6,500 employees in 75 locations.

Competitive benefits and professional development programs

The most advanced technologies in our classrooms and training facilities Collaborative and innovative culture with a focus on creativity and employee belonging Commitment to adapting to meet Indiana's workforce needs and fostering a sustainable, inclusive workplace