Part-Time Program Assistant, La Casa/Latino Cultural Center

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 (IU) experience is positive, safe, healthy, and meaningful. Staff from multiple departments within the Office of Student Life 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.

• Support the daily operations and programming of the center.
• Open and staff the center during designated hours.
• Serve as a point of contact for staff inquiries and general office needs.
• Coordinate maintenance of office equipment and supplies.
• Assist with purchasing and travel arrangements for non-employee guests.
• Help manage the center's social media accounts, newsletter, and website updates.
• Maintain and update BeINvolved and the center's email communications.
• Assist with planning, logistics, and facilitation of center programs, events, and outreach activities.
• Provide on-site support during events and services.
• Support the collection, tracking, and reporting of program and engagement data.
  
  

EDUCATION

Required

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

Preferred

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

Required

WORK EXPERIENCE

• 1 year of experience in an administrative, customer service, or office support role (can include volunteer or student organization experience).
  
  

Preferred

• Experience supporting events, programs, or outreach initiatives.
• Experience working in a university, nonprofit, or cultural/community center setting.
  
  

Skills

Required

• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace.
• Familiarity with social media platforms (e.g., Instagram, Facebook, X/Twitter).
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team setting.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
  
  

Preferred

• Experience with event planning or program coordination.
• Familiarity with university systems such as BeINvolved or similar platforms.
• Comfort with updating websites or using content management systems.
• Passion for community engagement and administrative excellence.
• Desire to work in a dynamic, culturally rich environment.
• Familiarity with managing social media accounts or digital communications.
• Experience with data entry, tracking, or reporting.
  
  

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.

Undergraduate students are not eligible for this position.

Bloomington, Indiana.

This is an in-person position.

$20.00 per hour

25 hours per week

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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