Program Associate (Project Management Specialist), IU Asian Culture Center

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Job description

Department

MULTICULTURAL AFFAIRS (BL-MULT-IUBLA)

Department Information

Based on the Bloomington campus of Indiana University, the Asian Culture Center (ACC) aims to promote awareness, understanding, and acceptance of Asian American and Pacific Islander cultures, history, and issues as an integral part of the fabric of American life in the United States.

The ACC, a program of the Office of the Vice President for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, accomplishes this through advocacy, institutional resources, cultural and educational support, and community outreach activities that promote participation and dialogue with students, faculty, staff, and residents of Indiana.

Job Summary

Department-Specific Responsibilities

• Creates and manages programming and events that highlight AAPI cultures, and support Asian/Asian American student experiences, collaborating with various campus partners.
• Oversees APA thematic community assignments. Manages housing assignment process, attend meetings, monitor applications, and coordinate with other staff.
• Participates in campus-wide committees and work groups to improve Asian/Asian American students' experiences.
• Manages marketing efforts, including social media, newsletters, website updates, and respond to media inquiries.
• Coordinates the recruitment, supervision, and professional development of student volunteers and staff.
• Provides administrative support for the center, including office equipment maintenance, policy development, and acting as a resource for staff inquiries.
• Oversees financial transactions, reconcile accounts, assist with budgets, and advise on the appropriate use of university funds.
• Supports the writing, editing, and proofreading of communications, reports, and newsletters; manage the department's email account and website updates.

General Responsibilities

• Manages a small project, from start to finish, or 1 phase of a large project, ensuring on time completion within budget.
• Develops project plan(s) and efficiently analyzes, tracks, forecasts, and reports on project metrics and shortfalls.
• Reports on progress and provides regular updates to upper management.
• Coordinates and communicates between various areas; conducts project meetings and prepares regular reports.
• Collaborates with other departments to ensure that project objectives are achieved within established time frames.
• May provide guidance and support to non-exempt staff.

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 student affairs, nonprofit management, or other relevant academic discipline

WORK EXPERIENCE

Preferred

• Professional experience advising and creating leadership development opportunities for students and/or student organizations
• Experience in teaching and curriculum development

SKILLS

Required

• Ability to drive multiple projects to successful completion
• Demonstrates project management skills
• Proficient communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent collaboration and team building skills
• Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills

Preferred

• Ability to demonstrate empathy, problem solving, professional boundaries, and conflict resolution skills
• Prior knowledge and awareness of AAPI cultures, history, and contemporary issues

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

$45,000 - $48,000 annually

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: Core

FLSA: Exempt

Job Function: General Administration

Job Family: Project Management

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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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