The Hamilton Lugar School of Global and International Studies (HLS) is a leader in the study of international affairs and the languages, cultures and perspectives shaping our world. HLS takes a multidisciplinary approach to global education, offering instruction in over 80 languages, the most in the country, and helping students develop cultural fluency and expertise in nearly every region, including Africa, Russia, Latin America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.
Job Summary
Department-Specific Responsibilities
Works with various HLS stakeholders in the purchase and inventory maintenance of HLS swag
Coordinates travel arrangements and creates itineraries for HLS guests when needed
Provides administrative logistics support for faculty-led study abroad courses
Maintains standards of presentability and organization throughout Global and International Studies Building (GISB) meeting and event spaces
Monitors schedule of events in GISB for times of high traffic and/or event conflict
Works with classroom technologies to monitor and maintain technical equipment in meeting spaces. Works with GISB building manager to ensure building protocols are followed by all internal and external groups
Responsible for the successful execution of HLS events, which includes overseeing staff projects, coordinating with communications as needed, working with internal and external vendors, and maintaining high level of customer service
Must be able to prioritize and organize multiple projects within the big picture of event operations
General Responsibilities
Coordinates basic and increasingly more complex design, layout, and logistics of events including seminars, workshops, board meetings, conferences, student and alumni events, performances, and exhibitions
Acts as a liaison with relevant vendors, partner organizations, departments, and/or facilities and ensures event plans adhere to stipulated budget, specifications, policies, and standard procedures
Answers guest and customer calls and emails and provides information related to event services
Maintains files, documents, calendars, and event-related correspondence records. Maintains mailing lists and may help with printing and distribution of event marketing materials
Assists in the setup of meeting or conference spaces; may delegate setup tasks to Set-Up Coordinator(s) depending on event size/scope
May interface with media and/or marketing and communications representatives regarding calendar of events and event publicity
May provide guidance to lower-level Event Services Coordinators
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
Bachelor degree in a related field
SKILLS
Required
Proficient communication skills
Maintains a high degree of professionalism
Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills
Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment
Highly thorough and dependable
Preferred
Ability to respond quickly to unplanned situations
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
Working knowledge of budget processes
Working knowledge of Bloomington campus administrative systems
Working Conditions / Demands
This role regularly requires the ability to effectively communicate. This role frequently requires the ability to handle equipment. This role frequently requires the ability to remain stationary and ascend/descend ladders/stairs. This role requires the ability to move objects weighing up to 25 pounds. The role requires the ability to detect items in close proximity as well as far away; discern between colors; detect objects in peripheral space of self; discern items in detail; and to have good depth perception. 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:
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: Operations
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