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 12,000 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 117,000 living alumni around the globe.

The Kelley Undergraduate Program strives to be a diverse, inclusive, and equitable community of business and education leaders. The Brian D. Jellison Living Learning Center (JLLC) , formerly the Kelley Living Learning Center, serves as the only LLC for Kelley School of Business track 1st-year students at IU. Our center was named after a generous gift from the family of IU alumnus Brian D. Jellison on February 29th 2020. The JLLC is part of the Student Communities division in the academic unit of the Kelley Undergraduate Program. Kelley is proud to be ranked in the top 11 of all undergraduate business programs by U.S. News (2023).

Job Summary

Department Specific Responsibilities

• Performs a full range of professional level work, ranging from core duties of advising undergraduate JLLC business students in their academic, professional, and personal goals, to solving more complex administrative problems through independent actions.
• As an advisor, the Associate Director will engage students 1-on-1 and in groups while cultivating relationships with campus partners, alumni engagement, and corporate partner relationships.
• The Associate Director works collaboratively with the Director and team members to develop and execute JLLC academic and co-curricular programs, including Professional Development Series evening programs, workshops, and themed programs.
• Collaboration with Kelley faculty, recruiting partners, alumni and other staff is critical in development of programs, including out of state experiences to connect with alumni and corporate partners.
• The Associate Director will collaborate with IU Housing colleagues for student engagement, leadership development programs, student behavioral interventions, student life issues, and supporting the overall operation of the JLLC. While core advising duties will be executed during the work day,
• the Associate Director will be required to be on-site at the JLLC and travel a handful of evenings and weekends (orientation, student leadership, recruitment activities, and trips). To fulfill business needs, other duties may be assigned. The candidate must be committed to providing equitable and safe space for staff to work and students to thrive.

General Responsibilities

• Develops and implements programs and initiatives geared at improving student engagement and involvement outcomes at the program, department/division, or campus level.
• Interfaces directly with students, attending student life events and programs and gathering satisfaction feedback from student participants to implement into future student life initiatives and objectives.
• Collaborates with staff in own department and other departments, as well as student organization leaders, on shared student life goals, often coordinating funding to sponsor student life initiatives.
• Measures and evaluates effectiveness of student life initiatives against projected outcomes; regularly prepares reports and presents to stakeholders on effectiveness and to secure funding for initiatives moving forward.
• Provides guidance to student organizations regarding operations, budget, leadership, activities, recruitment, registration, policies, and compliance. Promotes leadership and student development through advising of individual student leaders and volunteers. Contributes to formation, interpretation, and implementation of student organization policies.
• Plans and coordinates communications and targeted outreach for student life initiatives to ensure student participation and inclusion.
• May provide guidance to other Student Life Specialists; makes process recommendations to manager for improved delivery of service.
• May serve on various campus or cross-functional committees to share student life best practices.

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 public affairs, public health, counseling, social work, education, business, or related field

Preferred

• Master's degree in higher education student affairs or related field

WORK EXPERIENCE

Required

• 5 years in student services, higher education, or 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
• Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty
• Highly thorough and dependable
• Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure
• Possesses a high degree of initiative
• Ability to influence internal and/or external constituents
• Demonstrates ability to maintain confidential information
• Demonstrates customer service skills
• Commitment to working with people from diverse backgrounds and demonstrated cultural competency
• Ability to build strong partnerships with students and other university departments

Preferred

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs; and capability to quickly master other technological tools as needed
• Ability to communicate and interact effectively in 1-on-1 and groups settings
• Attention to details and ability to maintain accurate records
• Social media skills
• Exposure to residence halls
• Experience with student databases and documentation (or comparable higher education 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.

In addition to typical office work, the Associate Director will engage in medium moving requirements, including moving boxes of supplies for programs, 25-50 pound boxes for orientation, facilitating food service, and setting furniture for special events.

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: Advanced

FLSA: Exempt

Job Function: Student Services

Job Family: Student Life

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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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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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