Administrative Assistant

The Kelley School of Business at Indiana University (IU) is a comprehensive provider of top-tier business education with a full portfolio of undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, and executive programs on campuses in Bloomington and Indianapolis, and online worldwide. The Kelley School has been creating career momentum for 100 years, going from 70 students in 1920 to an enrollment of more than 15,000 students today. Our innovative curriculum is built on personal development, teamwork, and experiential learning with an emphasis on global and social responsibility. Our success is reflected in our reputation among academic peers, our career placement statistics, and the accomplishments of more than 133,000 living alumni around the globe. Job Summary Department-Specific Responsibilities Provides administrative and secretarial work performing a variety of non-routine tasks related to the successful completion of the daily support of the Finance Department. Responsible for the planning and implementation of department events. Provides administrative and secretarial support functions to the Assistant to the Chair as well as Finance Department faculty and serves as liaison with other departments and external entities. Serves as backup to Administrative Secretary. Coordinates planning for departmental events, seminars, and conferences. Assists in tasks related to course support such as text and e-text ordering, syllabi collections, and course scheduling. 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. EDUCATION Required High school diploma or equivalent (such as HSED or GED). Preferred Some College. WORK EXPERIENCE Required 2 years of relevant experience. SKILLS Required 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. Preferred Knowledge of IU systems. Event planning experience. Web experience. 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 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: 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 opportunity employer and provider of ADA services and prohibits discrimination in hiring. See Indiana University Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information . 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