Part-Time Student Work-Study Language Lab Assistant

Indiana University Bloomington; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 13,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Indiana University Bloomington's Center for Language Technology (CeLT) seeks a reliable, detail-oriented student assistant to support technology-enhanced teaching, learning, research, and outreach initiatives in Bloomington. The role blends lab support with educational technology projects and data organization.

Responsibilities include equipment checkout, demonstrations, basic tech support for CeLT classrooms, multimedia editing with Adobe Creative Cloud, event support, and data visualization

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service skills.
• Interest in and basic experience with technology (audio, video, and computers).
• Thoughtful communication skills.
• Team player.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to learn new technologies quickly.
• Reliability (punctuality).
• Ability to see a task through to completion.

Responsibilities

• Staffs the Equipment Checkout Room, receives and responds to requests, and checks equipment in and out to patrons.
• Provides basic demonstrations to patrons, training on CeLT equipment.
• Provides basic technical support for users of the CeLT distance learning classrooms.
• Cleans and sanitizes the spaces managed by CeLT, as needed.
• Completes basic multimedia editing with Adobe Creative Cloud and other tools.
• Supports center events, including logistics, planning, and creating publicity materials.
• Assists with video recording of CeLT events on campus as needed.
• Assists with collecting, organizing, and visualizing data for reports and program assessment.
• Support accessibility initiatives by reviewing digital content for accessibility compliance and usability.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Tech basics

Communication

Team player

Problem solving

Reliability

Task completion

Education

IU student

Work-Study eligible

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

Job description

LANGUAGE TECH-INSTRUCTIONAL (BL-CLTI-IUBLA)

The Center for Language Technology (CeLT) strives to encourage an environment of excellence within the 50 plus language programs at Indiana University (IU), through technology support, fostering faculty collaboration and professional development, and improving research and instructional capabilities with innovative tools and pedagogy.

The Center for Language Technology (CeLT) seeks a reliable, detail-oriented student assistant to support technology-enhanced teaching, learning, research, and outreach initiatives. The position combines traditional lab support with opportunities to assist with educational technology projects, digital resources, accessibility initiatives, and data organization.

Department Specific Responsibilities

• Staffs the Equipment Checkout Room, receives and responds to requests for equipment, check equipment in and out to patrons.
• Provides basic demonstrations to patrons, training on how to operate CeLT equipment.
• Provides basic technical support for users of the CeLT distance learning classrooms.
• Cleans and sanitizes the spaces managed by CeLT, both routinely scheduled and as needed.
• Completes basic multimedia (audio and video) editing projects using Adobe Creative Cloud and other relevant tools.
• Supports center events, including logistics, planning, and creating publicity materials (social mediaposts, etc.).
• Assists with video recording of CeLTevents on campus as needed.
• Assists with collecting, organizing, and visualizing data for reports, projects, and program assessment activities.
• Support accessibility initiatives by helping review digital content and learning materials for accessibility compliance and usability, with training provided.
• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

• Currently enrolled as a student at Indiana University
• Eligible for the Federal Work-Study Program

Preferred

• Completed at least a semester of study of a world language class at IU or another college or university

Skills

Required

• Excellent customer service skills
• Interest in and basic experience with technology (audio, video, and computers; some training will be provided)
• Thoughtful communication skills
• Team player
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to learn new technologies quickly
• Reliability (punctuality is a must)
• Ability to see a task through to completion

Preferred

• Excellent understanding of how information and data can be structured, organized, and represented visually
• Proficiency with Artificial Intelligence tools for productive and effective workflow

Priority given to those who are majoring in a language program.

Bloomington, Indiana

Starting at $11.00 per hour; higher rates may be offered based on qualifications and performance.

Average of 12 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: Work Study Undergrad

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