LA CASA CULTURAL CENTER (BL-CASA-IUBLA)

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.

Established in 1973, La Casa/Latino Cultural Center serves as an important link and advocate between the university and the Latine community, working closely with other campus units, the Bloomington community, and state and national groups. Building on a strong campus community, La Casa provides programming, support, and opportunities to foster a sense of belonging and pride for Latine students, while assisting in their academic, leadership, professional, and social development.

This position performs a variety of tasks related to the daily operation of the La Casa/Latino Cultural Center including office services coverage, perform administration, programming and outreach.

Department-Specific Responsibilities

• Participates in external outreach endeavors including working the La Casa information table at resource fairs.
• Potential for additional project assignments.
• Facilitates and provides support with workshops, presentations and programs such as New Students Orientation, programs geared for summer Groups students, and staff information table at resources fairs.
• Greets guests and provide tours of the center.
• Answers questions and provide resources to parents, students, faculty, alumni and others.
• Performs computer work that may include database entry, newsletters and producing materials for programs.
• Assists with marketing, set-up, participation, staffing and cleanup of events.
• Staffs the center and help with some administrative tasks.

EDUCATION

Required

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

Preferred

• Some college coursework in communications, public affairs, education, nonprofit management, or a related field.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Preferred

• 1 year of experience in an administrative, customer service, or office support role (can include volunteer or student organization experience).
• Experience supporting events, programs, or outreach initiatives.
• Experience working in a university, nonprofit, or cultural/community center setting.

SKILLS

Required

• Self-motivated and able to work well in a team environment
• Able to interact professionally, tactfully and politely with faculty, staff, students, parents, and community representatives
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Knowledge of common Office applications, including Word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Dependability and flexibility

Preferred

• Knowledge of Latino cultures
• Fluency in Spanish or Portuguese

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.

This position is not open 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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This is an in-person position.

$20.00 an hour

20 hours per week.

Schedule is flexible during business hours of operation Monday- Friday, 9am to 5pm.

May include weekends for special events and programs.

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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This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.

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