Administrative Assistant | Bloomington, IN

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  • Location: Bloomington, IN

  • Company: Indiana University

Our Mission The O'Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs works to build a better world by helping people solve complex problems at the crossroads of policy, management, and science. We promote sound decisions, well-managed organizations, just and healthy societies, and a sustainable environment through education, scholarship, and civic engagement.

We give our students the knowledge and skills to have a significant impact in diverse settings around the globe. Our Guiding Values Our commitment is shaped by these shared and guiding beliefs: All people deserve to live in thriving and sustainable communities. Strong, healthy communities depend on well-educated, innovative and ethical

leaders, and informed and engaged citizens. Creative, current, and rigorous research informs sound decision-making. Leaders need both relevant information and the skills necessary to interpret and use information and data effectively.

Successful leaders must be able to bridge public, private, and nonprofit sector boundaries. Conversation and collaboration among individuals with diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and skills leads to more vibrant ideas and solutions. We seek to foster a welcoming and inclusive workplace environment at O'Neill and in our team, ensuring all individuals are valued and recognized for their contributions, talents, and unique perspectives. Diversity information

found here. Job Summary The O'Neill School's Office of Development and Alumni Relations (ODAR) seeks a motivated and creative individual to join our team as Administrative Assistant.

Working with the ODAR team, you'll play an important role in helping to meet the team's goal of engaging alumni and meeting our fundraising goals. The Development Officer is responsible for qualification of an assigned portfolio of donor prospects. Individual goals and metrics are discussed on an annual basis. Departmental-Specific Responsibilities This position is a key representative to, and serves as, the primary point of contact for the Office of Development and Alumni Relations.

Provides general support to the entire department. Administrative and support work are required through of a variety of routine and non-routine tasks to ensure the successful flow of daily operations. This includes screening and preparing weekly donor acknowledgement letters, preparing solicitations mailings, running reports on giving and on donors/prospects, implementing donor stewardship program, and coordinating visits and donor events. Makes travel arrangements, schedules and serves as liaison for directors - calendars, event venue selection, researching vendors, event materials, working with caterers and onsite coordination.

Other duties include administrative support for Dean's Council, mailings and data input. This list is not all-inclusive. General Responsibilities 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. Qualifications Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education. EDUCATIONRequired High school diploma or equivalent (such as HSED or GED)WORK EXPERIENCERequired 2 years of relevant experience SKILLSRequired 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 Minimal travel required This position is eligible to work a hybrid schedule (mix between remote 1 day and in-person work 4 days a week), subject to change in the future based on university policy and business needs. Benefits Overview For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including: Multiple plan options for medical insurance Dental insurance Health Savings Account with generous IU contribution Life insurance, LTD, and AD&D options Base retirement plan contribution from IU, subject to vesting Additional supplemental retirement plan options Tuition benefit for IU classes 10 paid holidays per year Generous Paid Time Off Paid Parental Leave Employee Assistance Program (EAP)Learn more about our benefits by reviewing our online Benefits Brochure.

Job Classification Career Level: Intermediate FLSA: Nonexempt Job Function: General Administration Job Family: Administrative Support Click here to learn more about Indiana University's Job Framework. Posting Disclaimer 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. Equal Employment Opportunity Indiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual qualifications.

Indiana University prohibits discrimination based on age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, interaction, interactionual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status. Indiana University does not discriminate on the basis of interaction in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admission, as required by Title IX. Questions or complaints regarding Title IX may be referred to the U. S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights or the university Title IX Coordinator.

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