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.

HEALTH PROMOTION (BA-HPRO-IUBLA)

The Office of Student Life is committed to creating a vibrant, supportive, and engaging campus experience for all Indiana University (IU) Bloomington students. Through a network of student-focused departments, we empower Hoosiers to thrive academically, socially, and personally. Our team champions student success by prioritizing well-being, safety, and a sense of connection across campus.

Health Promotion is proud to be a department within the Office of Student Life, committed to promoting learning and respect in all programs, interactions, and partnerships. We commit to creating and maintaining a welcoming environment where all people are respected, valued, and affirmed so that they may know they matter and belong at IU.

Health Promotion at IU-Bloomington supports student success through a holistic and integrated approach to wellbeing. Health Promotion provides a broad range of prevention, education, and intervention services grounded in evidence-based practices, assessment, and evaluation. Core service areas include Substance Use Intervention Services, a Collegiate Recovery Community, Nutrition Services, and Health Education and Outreach, which offers workshops on topics such as mental health, sexual health education, hazing prevention, and alcohol and other drugs prevention. Together, these programs advance student wellbeing and contribute to a healthier, more thriving campus community.

This position will provide front-line support to visitors, assist with administrative tasks, and help ensure a welcoming, professional environment for all guests and callers. This position involves routine interaction with confidential student information.

Department-Specific Responsibilities

• Answers telephone calls, assesses the needs of the caller, and routes information or calls the appropriate staff member.
• Greets and checks in all visitors and offers general office information and assistance as needed.
• Picks up, drops off, and sorts incoming departmental mail.
• Manages inventory, distribution, and recordkeeping for health education and harm reduction supplies, including monitoring stock levels, restocking materials, fulfilling requests, and maintaining accurate usage and inventory data to ensure consistent availability for students.
• Guides students to check-in areas and wellness spaces.
• Addresses participant questions regarding Wellness Room services and resources.
• Performs computer work, which may include database entry, updating newsletters/calendars, and producing materials for programs and workshops.
• Provides logistical support for departmental outreach initiatives, programs, and events, including setup, teardown, and participation tracking.
• Supports special projects and performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

Required

• Currently enrolled as a student at Indiana University Bloomington.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Preferred

• Experience in customer service, peer support, or office assistance.

SKILLS

Required

• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, especially Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Comfort working in a public-facing office setting.
• Comfortable interacting with a variety of people in professional or campus settings.
• Professional demeanor with the ability to support and respect all students.
• Clear and effective communication skills across in-person and digital platforms.
• High level of integrity and reliability.

Preferred

• Familiarity with handling confidential records or information.

This role may occasionally involve receiving calls related to urgent or crisis situations. Student Office Assistants must remain calm, professional, and attentive while gathering and relaying key information. The position is primarily sedentary but does involve movement around the office and campus for tasks such as mail delivery. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.

Work-study eligible position.

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 College + 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.

Bloomington, Indiana

This is an in-person position.

$12.00 per hour

10-15 hours per week, with flexible schedules based on availability and department needs.

Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

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 Student 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.

If you wish to include a cover letter, you may include it with your resume when uploading attachments.

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.

The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, containing policy statements, crime and fire statistics for all Indiana University campuses, is available online. You may also request a physical copy by emailing IU Public Safety at iups@iu.edu or by visiting IUPD.

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