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The Student Advocates Office (SAO) is proud to be a department within the Office of Student Life, committed to promoting learning and respect by integrating diversity, equity and inclusion in all programs, interactions, and partnerships. We commit to creating and maintaining an inclusive environment where all people are respected, valued, and affirmed so that they may know they matter and belong at Indiana University.
Job Summary
Meets, assesses, guides, supports, and serves as an advocate for students charged with violations to the IU Code of Conduct including Title IX cases.
Works under careful supervision of the Assistant Director.
Manages student conduct cases and ensure accurate student case records.
Provides direct and indirect client services to students and their families, including students who have been charged in Title IX/Sexual Misconduct Respondent cases.
Collaborates and consults with the Assistant Director to assess best practices and address institutional issues that may be impacting populations of students and legally mandated guidelines.
Assists students in returning after a suspension.
Attends Student Advocates Office and/or Conduct team meetings, trainings, and orientations.
Participates in and/or attends job related professional development or meetings, including diversity/inclusion training, FERPA, Title IX, etc.
Provides support when needed for SAO Director, Associate Director, and Client Services Assistant.
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
Bachelor's degree in relevant field
Preferred
Master's degree in social work, higher education, or counseling
WORK EXPERIENCE
Preferred
Experience working with IU students
Professional experience working in crisis intervention
SKILLS
Required
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat
Ability to work confidently with numbers and computer case management in the preparation of documents and reports
Ability to thrive in fast paced environment that manages crisis intervention, de-escalation of conflict, assesses threat
Possesses excellent communication, organizational and multi-tasking skills, attention to detail
Ability to work independently
Ability to follow confidentiality protocols
Ability to work with a diverse group of people including retiree populations, in a knowledgeable, respectful, and pleasant manner
Ability to diffuse stressful situations
Ability to listen non-judgmentally and with compassionate care as this position assists students experiencing conduct, academic, financial, mental, and physical health obstacles
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
This is an in-person position.
Advertised Salary
$18.00 per hour
Work Hours
Approximately 20 hours per week
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: Part Time Employee
FLSA: Nonexempt
Job Function: Part Time Employee
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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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