Administrative Generalist Coordinator
Indiana University

Department

FRENCH AND ITALIAN (BL-FRIT-IUBLA)

Department Information

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The Department of French and Italian (FRIT) is nationally and internationally recognized for the success of its language programs, the breadth and depth of its offerings, and the scholarship of its faculty. We prepare students in French and Italian with courses ranging from beginning language study to doctoral seminars. We take pride in our well-organized, wide-ranging program and in the committed and collegial tone fostered by instructors and staff.

We offer undergraduate degrees in both French and Italian, including majors and minors, along with a certificate in Global French. We award advanced degrees in French/Francophone Studies, French Linguistics, and Italian Studies. We also offer a master's degree in French Instruction.

Job Summary

The Administrative Generalist Coordinator includes some shared services with the Department of Spanish and Portuguese (SPAN), situated conveniently in the same building, to assist in processing faculty travel.

Department-Specific Responsibilities

• Collects, builds, formats, and posts departmental class descriptions for fall, spring, and summer.
• Processes IU-funded faculty and student travel for FRIT and SPAN.
• Initiates travel reservations, travel pre-approvals, reimbursements, and any other required travel documents for FRIT and SPAN.
• Works closely with Travel Management to ensure compliance with changing travel guidelines, policies, and procedures for both FRIT and SPAN.
• Plans and executes department events for including large receptions including room reservations, catering arrangements, and equipment rental/setup.
• Serves as a liaison for guests, attendees, invited speakers and vendors.
• Assists with faculty lectures and brown bag series by scheduling rooms, equipment rental/usage and announcements/promotion.
• Maintains departments online events calendars and post events to IU calendar.

General Responsibilities

• Evaluates office production, revises procedures, or devises new forms to improve efficiency of workflow.
• Organizes office operations and procedures, such as creation of Word and Excel files, bookkeeping, and preparation of payrolls, flow of correspondence, filing, requisition of supplies, and other office services.
• Oversees opening, sorting, and routing of incoming mail, answers correspondence and prepares outgoing mail.
• Monitors the use of office supplies and equipment; reorders items as required.
• Ensures that office procedures and policies are maintained and communicated.
• Compiles, copies, sorts, and files records of office activities.
• 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)

WORK EXPERIENCE

Required

• 2 years of relevant experience

SKILLS

Required

• Proficient communication skills
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Demonstrates ability to maintain confidential information
• Demonstrates excellent judgment and decision making skills
• Ability to simultaneously handle multiple priorities
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism

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

$18.50 to $18.99 per hour

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: General Administration

Job Family: Administrative Generalist
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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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