Part-Time Administrative Assistant

Job ID: 320081

Department

PHILOSOPHY (BL-PL-IUBLA)

Department
Information

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.

Job Summary

• 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.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

Required

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

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree

WORK EXPERIENCE

Required

• 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

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

Bloomington, Indiana

Advertised Salary

$17.00 per hour

Work Hours

Up to 20 hours per week

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: Part Time Employee

FLSA: Nonexempt

Job Function: Part Time Employee

Job Family:
Part Time Employee

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Equal Employment Opportunity

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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Telephone: 812-856-1234

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