HIST & PHIL OF SCIENCE AND MED (BL-HPSC-IUBLA)

The Department of History and Philosophy of Science at Indiana University is one of the oldest of its kind in the world—founded in 1960 . Its mission is the study of science and medicine from historical and philosophical perspectives.

The department offers a number of advanced degrees, including several Ph.D. and M.A. options, giving students various ways to develop their expertise in the field.

The faculty is very active and engaged, serving the academic needs of a vibrant group of graduate and undergraduate students. Courses in the department attract a wide variety of students in many fields.

Like the College of Arts + Sciences, the Department values diversity, equity, and inclusion as a core strength and essential element in the success of its educational mission. For the full diversity statement, click here or go to our department's Diversity and Inclusion statement.

Department-Specific Responsibilities

• Coordinates administrative activities in the Department Office.
• May include administrative duties such as mail management, inventory of office supplies, organization of office procedures.
• Manages announcement board.
• Assists faculty with copy and scan requests.
• Scans documents, assists with colloquium guests’, travel arrangements and reservations.
• Arranges transportation for guest speakers, schedules hospitality including ordering food and event planning for various colloquium and graduate student events.
• Manages department email and calendar to include semester classes.
• Emails announcements and calls for papers.
• Orders supplies and submits IT requests.
• Assists with out-of-pocket reimbursements.
• Assists with supplier registration through BuyIU; advertises courses; creates and circulates flyers.
• Files, requests supplies, and other office services.
• Oversees sorting and routing of incoming mail, answers correspondence and prepares outgoing mail.
• Monitors the use of office supplies and equipment; reorders items as required.
• 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.

EDUCATION

Required

• High school diploma or GED

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree

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

This role requires the ability to communicate effectively 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.

This is a 10-month appointment (32 weeks) through the Fall and Spring semesters, with Summer off.

Bloomington, Indiana

$18.00 per hour

16.25 hours per week

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.

Career Level: Part Time Employee

FLSA: Nonexempt

Job Function: Part Time Employee

Job Family: Part Time Employee

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Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there may be differences in the working conditions as advertised in our standard job postings (e.g., the ability to travel from one campus to another, etc.). If you are invited for an interview, please discuss your questions or concerns regarding the working conditions at that time.

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.

If you wish to include a cover letter, you may include it with your resume when uploading attachments.

New employees will be provided with information regarding Indiana University's COVID-19 vaccine policy, which includes the opportunity to request an exemption. To learn more, view our COVID-19 vaccine information page.

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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