Faculty Assistant (Administrative Assistant)
Indiana University

Department

MAURER SCHOOL OF LAW (BL-LAWS-IUBLA)

Department Information

Founded in 1842, the Indiana University Maurer School of Law is the oldest public law school in the Midwest. Located on Indiana University's flagship Bloomington campus, the Law School provides students an exceptional legal education and is unmatched for the beauty of its surroundings. It is the highest-ranked public law school in Indiana and in the top 20 among public law schools nationally. Preeminent faculty, dedicated and talented staff, and engaged alumni make up the law school's caring and inclusive community.

The Law School is committed to hiring and developing staff, with diverse backgrounds and life experiences, who want to work in a high performing and collegial environment that supports the outstanding work of our students and colleagues.

Job Summary

Department-Specific Responsibilities

• Provides administrative support to assigned faculty.
• Produces articles, manuscripts, correspondence, committee reports, class materials, and other printed materials.
• Proofreads materials for accuracy of spelling, grammar, format, style, and citation.
• Edits materials as requested.
• Serves as a part of the Maurer staff team to provide exceptional service to the faculty and students.

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.
• Receives, screens, and directs incoming calls, visitors, mail, and email.
• Schedules and confirms appointments, meetings, and travel arrangements.
• Assists the development and implementation of administrative standards, policies and practices for the organization.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

Required

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

Preferred

• Some college

WORK EXPERIENCE

Preferred

• 1 year of experience in office setting
• Some experience with academia

SKILLS

Required

• Excellent organizational skills
• Strong verbal communication and listening skills
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism
• Demonstrates ability to maintain confidential information

Preferred

• Excellent personal computer literacy and keyboarding skills
• Excellent communication and editing skills
• Advanced word-processing skills
• Ability to manipulate information within spreadsheets
• Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills

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

$16.25 - $16.35 per hour based on experience

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: Foundational

FLSA: Nonexempt

Job Function: General Administration

Job Family: Administrative Support
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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.

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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, sex, sexual 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 sex 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. See Indiana University's Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information.

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