Two Graduate Assistant Positions within the NELC Department

GRADUATE ASSISTANT POSITION- Spring 2011

DEPARTMENT OF NEAR EASTERN LANGUAGES AND CULTURES
GOODBODY 219

Job Description

The Department of Near Eastern Languages and Cultures is seeking a graduate student with superior writing, editing, computer, office, communication and interpersonal skills who is willing and able to perform a wide variety of duties. Responsibilities may include but are not limited to research assignments, creating the department’s newsletter (including writing, editing and production), as well as editing and updating the department’s website, and various office duties. This requires the person to be dependable, cooperative and able to accept instruction and assist with other projects as priorities change. This person will report to the Chair of the Department and the Department Office Manager. The successful candidate should have/be able to:

• Excellent writing and editing skills
• Working knowledge of Windows, Word, Excel, Outlook, Microsoft Publisher and Dreamweaver
• Assist in obtaining manuscripts of papers from lecturers, and editing and preparing for publication
• Prepare advertising for NELC events 
• Design and prepare NELC newsletter 
• Create statistical reports and spreadsheets and donor reports/mailings as needed 
• Assist with departmental events which may require working evenings 
• Assist Department Chair, Director of Graduate Studies and Office Manager as directed 
• Perform other departmental office duties as needed, including, but not limited to handling confidential materials, photocopying, sorting mail, answering phones, and providing office reception services.

 Application Procedure:
Applicants should submit a letter outlining previous experience and qualifications, and a C.V. to:

NELC Applications

Goodbody Hall 219
1011 E. 3rd St.
Bloomington, IN 47405

Preference in hiring is given to graduate students with interest in the Middle East, who have familiarity in a language(s) of the area, and publishing experience.

THIS POSITION REQUIRES 20 HOURS PER WEEK

INCLUDES FEE REMISSION AND A STIPEND.
DEADLINE TO APPLY IS DECEMBER 17, 2010

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GRADUATE WORK STUDY POSITION- Spring 2011

DEPARTMENT OF NEAR EASTERN LANGUAGES AND CULTURES
GOODBODY 219

Job Description 

The Department of Near Eastern Languages and Cultures is seeking a graduate student with superior computer, office, communication and interpersonal skills who is willing and able to perform a wide variety of duties under the supervision of the department office manager. Responsibilities may include but not limited to special events; arranging, scheduling and managing most matters relating to the department’s annual memorial and other lectures. This candidate must be able to assist in the production of the department’s newsletter, constructing, editing and updating the departmental website and perform standard office tasks. This requires the person to be dependable, cooperative and able to accept instruction as well as assist with other projects as priorities change. The successful candidate should have/be able to:

• Excellent writing and editing skills;
• Working knowledge of Windows, Word, Excel, Outlook, Microsoft Publisher and Dreamweaver;
• Manage all matters related to the Spring annual NELC lecture, including hosting receptions, preparing programs, invitations and advertising event, assisting in the reception, sending thank you letters to donors and tracking donors and contributions;
• Assist in obtaining manuscripts of papers from lecturers, and editing and preparing for publication;
• Prepare advertising for NELC events;
• Design and prepare NELC newsletter;
• Create statistical reports and spreadsheets and donor reports/mailings as needed;
• Host departmental events which may require working some evenings;
• Assist Department Chair, Director of Graduate Studies and Office Manager as directed;
• Perform other departmental office duties as needed, including, but not limited to handling confidential materials, photocopying, sorting mail, answering phones, and providing office reception services.

Application Procedure:

Applicants should submit a letter outlining previous experience and qualifications and a C.V. to:

NELC GWS Applications
Goodbody Hall 219
1011 E. 3rd St.
Bloomington, IN 47405

Preference in hiring is given to graduate students with interest in the Middle East, who have familiarity in a language(s) of the area, and publishing experience.

THIS POSITION REQUIRES 15 HOURS PER WEEK

INCLUDES FEE REMISSION AND A STIPEND.
DEADLINE TO APPLY IS DECEMBER 17, 2010

All applicants must complete the FAFSA (financial aid form) and be eligible to receive federal graduate work-study assistance. Please contact the Office of Student Financial Assistance in Franklin Hall 208 (812-855-0321) for further information.