Assistant Director, Integrated Program in the Environment (Student Life Specialist)

Department

THE O’NEILL SCHOOL – BL SPEA (BL-SPEA-IUBLA)

Department Information

Founded in 1972, the O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs is a nationally ranked academic institution located on the campus of Indiana University and home to one of the nation’s top Master of Public Affairs programs. The O’Neill School is the largest school of public administration and public policy in the United States, boasting an alumni network of more than 37,000.

Our mission

The O’Neill School of Public and Environment Affairs works to build a better world by stewarding the development of inclusive societies, democratic governance, and a healthy, sustainable environment. With partners across the public, private, and nonprofit sectors, we pursue education, scholarship, and civic engagement at the crossroads of policy, science, and management. We give our students the knowledge and skills to have a significant impact in diverse settings around the globe.

Our values

Diversity: Recognizing that diversity of backgrounds, experiences, and viewpoints is a strength; respecting the dignity of all individuals; and expanding our cultural intelligence and awareness.

Excellence: Aiming to be the best in all that we do and developing the professional and personal capabilities necessary to improve the world through our work.

Meaning and impact: Pursuing careers and service that add purpose and meaning to our lives, encouraging others to do so, and improving quality of life for individuals and societies.

Ongoing learning: Continuously developing the skills, knowledge, experience, and sound judgment necessary for wise and informed decision-making.

Well-being: Emphasizing the well-being and safety of individuals and the health of our natural environment as essential for thriving communities and well-functioning, just societies.

At the O’Neill School, were committed to fostering an inclusive community for everyone who engages with our institution.

About the Integrated Program in the Environment (IPE):

The Integrated Program in the Environment (IPE) is an interdisciplinary community at IU dedicated to advancing environmental education, research, leadership, and outreach. It is a joint program between the O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Policy, the College of Arts and Sciences, and the School of Public Health. IPE collaborates across schools, academic departments, research centers, and community organizations to provide innovative and impactful environmental programs and degree pathways. IPE shares the belief that all people deserve to live in sustainable and thriving communities, and that collaboration among individuals with diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and skills leads to more vibrant and sustainable solutions to meet the pressing global challenges that we face today.

Job Summary

The Assistant Director will play a key role in the administration and strategic development of IPE, working closely with the IPE Director, faculty, students, and staff to support programmatic initiatives and student engagement.

Department Specific Responsibilities:

• Oversees daily operations, manage budgets, facilitate partnerships, and enhance student community in environmental studies and experiential learning opportunities.
• Leads outreach efforts to high school students to promote awareness of IPE degrees and opportunities across the IUB campus and at the Research and Training Preserve (RTP).
• Assists in the planning, execution, and assessment of academic and co-curricular initiatives related to environmental studies.
• Provides key administrative and strategic support to the Director in designing, implementing, and evaluating program initiatives.
• Develops and implements programming that enhances student involvement and culture, including internships, research opportunities, and career development resources.
• Manages daily operations, including budgeting, scheduling, and coordination with affiliated departments.
• Develops and executes initiatives to inform and engage high school students about IPE degrees, career pathways, and experiential learning opportunities.
• Strengthens relationships with faculty, community partners, and external organizations to expand programmatic opportunities.
• Oversees promotional efforts, including website content, newsletters, and social media outreach to highlight program activities.
• Organizes lectures, workshops, and conferences that support the mission of IPE.
• Selects, supervises, and mentors undergraduate and graduate student workers and fellows affiliated with IPE programs and initiatives.

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 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.

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

• 2 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
• 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

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

$52,000 – $55,000 based upon experience

Benefits Overview

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
• Health savings account with generous IU contributions
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Basic group life insurance paid by IU
• Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
• Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
• 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
• Generous paid time off plans
• Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure.

Job Classification

Career Level: Career

FLSA: Exempt

Job Function: Student Services

Job Family: Student Life

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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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