Department
FIRST NATIONS EDUCATIONAL & CU (BL-FNCC-IUBLA)
Department Information
The Office of Student Life is focused on building a strong foundation to ensure every student's Indiana University experience is positive, safe, healthy, and meaningful. The Office of Student Life 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 First Nations Educational and Cultural Center (FNECC), established in 2007 and administered by the Office of Student Life, serves as a welcoming hub for Native American and Indigenous students at Indiana University Bloomington. As part of IU's longstanding commitment to student success, engagement, and educational excellence, the FNECC provides a supportive environment where students can build community, explore their cultural heritage, and develop meaningful connections on campus and beyond. Through cultural programs, educational initiatives, outreach efforts, and partnerships, the center promotes understanding and appreciation of Native American traditions, storytelling, and cultural practices while fostering a sense of belonging and support for students.
Job Summary
The Part-Time Assistant position will support the daily operations of the center by providing programming and outreach initiatives and assisting with administrative duties.
Department-Specific Responsibilities
- Plans, coordinates, and supports cultural, educational, and community-building events that promote student engagement.
- Assists with the planning and execution of programs and special events, including Native Heritage Month, Indigenous Peoples' Day, Pow Wow, workshops, and other center-sponsored activities.
- Supports event logistics by preparing, setting up, maintaining, and dismantling event spaces, equipment, furnishings, promotional materials, and supplies.
- Provides administrative support by answering and directing phone calls, greeting and assisting visitors, scheduling appointments, and responding to general inquiries.
- Serves as a resource for students, parents, faculty, staff, alumni, and community members by answering questions and sharing information about center programs, services, and events.
- Maintains records and databases; update newsletters, calendars, and communication materials; and assist with preparing promotional and educational resources for programs and workshops.
Qualifications
Education
Required
- Associate's degree
Work Experience
Required
- 6 months customer and/or office experience
Preferred
- Experience planning, coordinating, or supporting events, programs, or workshops.
- Knowledge of, experience with, or education related to Native American/Indigenous cultures, communities, histories, and contemporary issues.
Skills
Required
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Strong verbal communication and listening skills
- Demonstrated interpersonal skills with the ability to build positive working relationships
- Strong customer service skills and the ability to interact professionally, tactfully, and respectfully with students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community members.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and database systems.
- Dependable, adaptable, and flexible in responding to changing priorities.
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.
Additional Information
This is a temporary position. Duration is dependent on department needs; end date to be determined.
This position is not available to undergraduate students.
The Office of Student Life is committed to building 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 and Employers (NACE) 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.
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Work Location
Bloomington, Indiana.
This is an in-person position.
Work Hours
$20.00 per hour
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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