Scholar Services Assistant
Position Title: Scholar Services Assistant
Organization: IU Indianapolis
Department/Office: The Office of International Affairs
Hourly Wage: $13
Number of Openings: 1
Average Hours/Week: 10-15 hours/week between our hours of M-F, 8-5
Dates: January 13, 2025 - May 9, 2025 exact dates negotiable with student schedule, there may be a possibility for extension to work for the 2025-2026 academic year)
General Purpose:
The Office of International Affairs is looking for a student assistant to work in the processing of visa applications for non-immigrant employees at IU Indianapolis.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
This position will involve:
- Corresponding with clients via email, phone, and in person
- Data entry
- Tracking
- Copying
- Scanning
- Indexing
- Other administrative tasks as needed and assigned
Knowledge, Skills, Attributes:
A successful candidate in this position will have the following:
- Organization
- Attention to detail
- Comfort using computers (Microsoft Office Software)
- A willingness to learn
Qualifications:
- An advanced level undergraduate student OR graduate student
- Able to start January 13 and work through May 9
- Availability to work 10-15 hours a week during Monday-Friday between 8-5.
Learning Outcomes:
In accordance with the IU Profiles of Learning for Undergraduate Success, experience in this position will help students become acquainted with the following profiles:
- Communicator – Students will learn how to be better communicators by communicating with campus departments and scholars regarding immigration documents and processes.
- Problem Solver – Students will gain analytical skills by evaluating current procedures and determining component steps to meet goals. They will communicate professionally and confidentially regarding particulars of visa cases. They will coordinate particular document processes and retain scholar data.
- Community Contributor – Students will gain knowledge about other cultures through interacting with members of the community. This position will provide students with skills to help communicate with others clearly and effectively.