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Program Assistant (CLOE) - Office of Student Teaching and Field Placement (School of Education)                   

There is an opening for a Program Assistant in the School of Education at Indiana University Northwest. This position supports the Office and Director of Student Teaching and Field Placement.

Responsibilities: Main responsibilities are to assist the Director in the daily operation of the office, coordinate all correspondence (written and oral) for the office, and represent the Director (in his/her absence) while serving as primary contact for the office, and maintaining the records for the office.

Knowledge and Skills: High school diploma plus demonstrated progressively responsible experience in a secretarial/administrative position; some college level courses are a plus. Ability to utilize a personal computer; experience with software programs.  Keyboard skills must be at a proficient speed-accuracy rate. Ability to use or acquire the skill to use database software. Familiarity with office and business procedures. Good communication, organization, problem solving, prioritizing, and negotiating skills. Must be able to develop and maintain relationships with a variety of internal and external constituents. Knowledge of field experience and related accreditation standards as well as School of Education policies related to field experiences is a plus.

Salary: Position salary is $21,403.20 (annually).

Contact Information: Send a cover letter and resume to: Director-Human Resources, Indiana University Northwest, 3400 Broadway, Gary, IN 46408, Fax: (219)980-6543. AA / EEO Employer. Position will be filled as soon as possible.

One of the eight comprehensive universities in the Indiana University system, IU Northwest is located in metropolitan Northwest Indiana, approximately 30 miles southeast of Chicago and 10 miles from the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore.  The campus has a diverse student population of 5,000 and offers Associate, Baccalaureate and Master degrees in a variety of undergraduate and graduate programs in arts and sciences, business and economics, education, nursing and health professions, public and environmental health and social work.  IU Northwest emphasizes quality teaching, research and service.  As a student-centered campus, IU Northwest is committed to academic excellence characterized by a love of ideas and achievement in learning, discovery, creativity and engagement.   

IU Northwest is an equal employment opportunity, affirmative action employer with a commitment to recruiting and retaining a diverse faculty and staff by expanding employment opportunities for minorities, women and persons with disabilities.  Qualified candidates with an interest in developing and implementing curricula that addresses multi-cultural issues and/or with demonstrated success in working with diverse populations of students are strongly encouraged to apply.