Part-Time Administrative Assistant

Indiana University Bloomington; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

Tuition subsidy

Paid holidays

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Indiana University Bloomington is seeking a part-time administrative support role in the Philosophy department. This position requires excellent organizational and communication skills to handle various tasks, including managing calls, scheduling, and assisting with events.

The role necessitates a high school diploma, with a bachelor's degree preferred, along with at least 2 years of related experience. It offers flexible hours up to 20 per week and a competitive hourly wage of $17.00.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in a related field.
• Ability to operate a computer and standard office productivity equipment.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the department.
• Prepare correspondence, reports, presentations, and agendas.
• Screen and direct incoming calls, visitors, and email.
• Schedule appointments and meetings.
• Process reimbursements and assist with events.

Skills

Organizational skills

Confidentiality

Communication skills

Judgment skills

Multi-priority handling

Composure under pressure

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree

Job description

PHILOSOPHY (BL-PL-IUBLA)

Philosophy has been part of the curriculum at Indiana University since its founding in 1820. Our department emphasizes independent thought, rigor, self-reflection, and the application of reason to every problem, large and small. Our department hosts and supports a Minorities and Philosophy (MAP) Chapter and an active undergraduate Philosophy Club. The Philosophy department's research profile is well balanced across all major areas of philosophical inquiry with a number of areas of particular strength. Our graduate program has been nationally recognized for research excellence for the past 50 years.

• 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.
• Processes out-of-pocket and travel reimbursements.
• Works closely with the Department Manager and the Graduate Coordinator to plan and coordinate department events such as the Colloquia Series and weekly department gatherings.
• Assists with publication of annual newsletter.
• Gathers and posts office hours.
• Assists Department Manager with purchasing.
• Maintains department calendars and social media.
• Assists Department Manager with other administrative needs as they arise for the department.

EDUCATION

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent (such as HSED or GED)

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree

WORK EXPERIENCE

• 2 years of experience in a related field

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

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.

Bloomington, Indiana

$17.00 per hour

Up to 20 hours per week

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.

Career Level: Part Time Employee

FLSA: Nonexempt

Job Function: Part Time Employee

Job Family: Part Time Employee

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