Part-Time Graduate Student Assistant, Student Care and Resource Center, Basic Needs

Indiana University Bloomington; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Indiana University Bloomington's Office of Student Life is seeking a Graduate Student to join the Crimson Cupboard as a Student Assistant. The role supports pantry operations, coordinates outreach, and partners with campus dining and student organizations to improve food access.

In‑person position, 20 hours per week at $17 per hour, with federal work‑study eligibility. Requires strong communication, organizational skills, and the ability to work independently while balancing multiple priorities.

Qualifications

• Proficient communication skills required.
• Strong organizational and project management skills preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Comfortable presenting to groups and building relationships with campus partners.
• Demonstrated commitment to student success and basic needs initiatives.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Supports daily pantry operations.
• Shops for and stocks pantry items.
• Assists with emergency meal share program.
• Maintains relationships with key partners including Hoosier Hills Food Bank.
• Supports outreach and education efforts for the campus pantry and basic needs resources.
• Serves as a student liaison with campus dining partners, helping coordinate collaborative events, donations, and outreach opportunities.
• Identifies opportunities to increase pantry visibility and engagement across campus.
• Assists with other pantry outreach, programming, and special projects as assigned.

Skills

Proficient communication

Strong organizational skills

Project management

Public speaking

Teamwork

Education

Graduate student status

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Students eligible for Federal Work-Study are encouraged to apply. Go to your Student Center account in One.IU to Financials to accept your award.

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT (BL-CENG-IUBLA)

The Office of Student Life (OSL) is focused on building a strong foundation to ensure every student's Indiana University (IU) experience is positive, safe, healthy, and meaningful. The OSL staff and multiple departments aim to help students navigate their time at IU, providing the tools they need to be successful in school and after graduation. Students are our priority, and their health, safety, and overall well-being are our core mission.

The Crimson Cupboard is proud to be a program within the OSL, committed to lessening the effects of poverty and food insecurity in our community. We offer free, healthy food to IU Bloomington students, staff and faculty.

The Crimson Cupboard Student Assistant supports the mission of Crimson Cupboard by assisting the Associate Director of Basic Needs in coordination, implementation, supervision, and evaluation of the Crimson Cupboard Food Pantry. The student worker works alongside other Crimson Cupboard staff.

Department‑Specific Responsibilities

• Supports daily pantry operations
• Shops for and stocks pantry items
• Assists with emergency meal share program
• Maintains relationships with key partners including Hoosier Hills Food Bank
• Supports outreach and education efforts for the campus pantry and basic needs resources, including classroom presentations, tabling, campus events, and other student engagement opportunities
• Serves as a student liaison with campus dining partners, helping coordinate collaborative events, food access initiatives, donations, and outreach opportunities
• Identifies and supports opportunities to increase the pantry's visibility and engagement across campus through partnerships with student organizations, academic programs, campus departments, and other stakeholders
• Assists with other pantry outreach, programming, and special projects as assigned based on emerging student and campus needs

Education

• Currently enrolled as a graduate student at Indiana University Bloomington.

Work Experience

• Experience with event planning, marketing, communications, or student organizations.

Licenses and Certificates

• Valid driver's license with the ability to be insured by Indiana University.

Skills

Required

• Proficient communication skills.

Preferred

• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Comfortable presenting to groups and building relationships with campus partners.
• Demonstrated commitment to student success, and basic needs initiatives.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities.

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. This position requires the ability to move objects weighing up to 25 pounds. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.

This position requires a successful motor vehicle check.

This position is only available to graduate level students.

The Office Of Student Life Is Committed To Helping 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 + Employers Career Competencies, With Emphasis On Those Most Relevant To The Position:

• Career and Self-Development
• Communication
• Critical Thinking
• Leadership
• Professionalism
• Teamwork
• Technology

These are transferable workforce skills you can add to your resume and use in any career path.

Bloomington, Indiana

This is an in‑person position.

$17.00 per hour

Work-study eligible

20 hours per week

Flexible schedule based on availability and department needs

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)

Career Level: Part Time Employee

FLSA: Nonexempt

Job Function: Part Time Employee

Job Family: Part Time Student Employee

Indiana University is an equal opportunity employer and provider of ADA services and prohibits discrimination in hiring. See Indiana University Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information.

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