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Student Support Assistant jobs are open across K-12 schools, community colleges, universities, and nonprofit youth programs, from entry-level aide to senior coordinator, with specializations in special education support, academic coaching, and behavioral intervention. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Department
DEAN MED-MEDICAL STUDENT EDUCA (IN-DMSE-IUINA)
Department Information
The Medical Student Education (MSE) team supports the academic and administrative operations that help medical students succeed throughout their educational journey. MSE staff collaborate with faculty, students, and institutional partners to deliver high-quality services related to curriculum support, student affairs, academic programs, assessment, operations, technology, and educational initiatives. The team is committed to providing exceptional service, fostering student success, and continuously improving processes that enhance the learner experience.
Job Summary
The Administrative Support Coordinator is a highly visible, student-facing role that serves as a key point of contact for students, faculty, and staff.
Department-Specific Responsibilities
- Provide calendar management, scheduling, and routine communications for department directors and senior leadership.
- Coordinate 1-on-1 student advising appointments, career mentoring meetings, and faculty/staff discussions.
- Maintain tracking systems, databases, spreadsheets, and shared electronic records.
- Serve as backup administrative support for executive leadership and associate deans as needed.
- Provide hands-on administrative and operational support for student advising, mentoring, and professional development programs.
- Assist with planning and coordination of meetings, room reservations, catering, hospitality, materials preparation, and participant communications.
- Build relationships with students, faculty, and staff while developing a strong understanding of student affairs and academic program operations.
- Work closely with students, faculty, and institutional leaders.
- Coordinate 10-15 annual webinars, including Zoom Webinar setup, panelist preparation, agenda development, registration management, and live technical support.
- Edit and publish event recordings, maintain video resources, and compile student-facing question and answer and support materials.
- Support continuous improvement of virtual programming and participant experiences.
- Assist with planning, logistics, and execution of key Medical Student Education events and milestone programs, including Match Day, mock interviews, student recognition events, workshops, and luncheons.
- Coordinate event schedules, reservations, materials, catering, and communications to ensure a positive and professional experience for participants.
- Collaborate with team members on special projects that support student success, engagement, and professional development.
General Responsibilities
- Provide administrative support to a department or group of professionals, exercising confidentiality, tact, and diplomacy.
- Utilize business software applications to prepare correspondence, reports, presentations, agendas, minutes, etc.; compile data for expense and statistical reports.
- Receive, screen, and direct incoming calls, visitors, mail, and email promptly, courteously, and accurately.
- Schedule and confirm appointments, meetings, and travel arrangements; track expenses.
- Participate in the development and implementation of administrative standards, policies, and practices for the organization.
- May perform other duties related to maintaining an internal website and/or working with social media.
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
- High school diploma or equivalent (such as HSED or GED).
WORK EXPERIENCE
Required
- 2 years of relevant experience.
SKILLS
Required
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Demonstrates ability to maintain confidential information.
- Strong verbal communication and listening skills.
- Demonstrates excellent judgment and decision making skills.
- Ability to simultaneously handle multiple priorities.
- Maintains composure under pressure.
Preferred
- Demonstrates flexibility and a service-oriented approach, as some responsibilities require hands-on support before, during, and after student events and programs.
- Proficient with technology
- Eager to develop new skills
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.
Scheduled in-office days may vary based on event calendars, program activities, staffing coverage, and departmental needs.
Additional Information
This position offers an excellent opportunity to learn the fundamentals of Medical Student Education administration. The person in this position will gain valuable experience across academic operations, event coordination, student support, and faculty engagement. The person in this position will also gain a broad exposure to the operations, programs, and student support services that drive Medical Student Education, making this an excellent opportunity for individuals interested in building a career in academic medicine administration.
Work Location
Medical Education and Research Building (MERB)
350 West 14th Street
Indianapolis, Indiana 46202
Work Hours
This position is eligible for a hybrid schedule (mix between remote and 2 days of in-person work), subject to change in the future based on university policy and business needs.
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 and 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: Intermediate
FLSA: Nonexempt
Job Function: General Administration
Job Family: Administrative Support
Click here to learn more about Indiana University's Job Framework.
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.
If you wish to include a cover letter, you may include it with your resume when uploading attachments.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Indiana University is an equal opportunity employer and provider of ADA services and prohibits discrimination in hiring. See Indiana University Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information.
Campus Safety and Security
The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, containing policy statements, crime and fire statistics for all Indiana University campuses, is available online. You may also request a physical copy by emailing IU Public Safety at iups@iu.edu or by visiting IUPD.
Contact Us
Request Support
Telephone: 812-856-1234
Department
DEAN MED-MEDICAL STUDENT EDUCA (IN-DMSE-IUINA)
Department Information
The Medical Student Education (MSE) team supports the academic and administrative operations that help medical students succeed throughout their educational journey. MSE staff collaborate with faculty, students, and institutional partners to deliver high-quality services related to curriculum support, student affairs, academic programs, assessment, operations, technology, and educational initiatives. The team is committed to providing exceptional service, fostering student success, and continuously improving processes that enhance the learner experience.
Job Summary
The Administrative Support Coordinator is a highly visible, student-facing role that serves as a key point of contact for students, faculty, and staff.
Department-Specific Responsibilities
- Provide calendar management, scheduling, and routine communications for department directors and senior leadership.
- Coordinate 1-on-1 student advising appointments, career mentoring meetings, and faculty/staff discussions.
- Maintain tracking systems, databases, spreadsheets, and shared electronic records.
- Serve as backup administrative support for executive leadership and associate deans as needed.
- Provide hands-on administrative and operational support for student advising, mentoring, and professional development programs.
- Assist with planning and coordination of meetings, room reservations, catering, hospitality, materials preparation, and participant communications.
- Build relationships with students, faculty, and staff while developing a strong understanding of student affairs and academic program operations.
- Work closely with students, faculty, and institutional leaders.
- Coordinate 10-15 annual webinars, including Zoom Webinar setup, panelist preparation, agenda development, registration management, and live technical support.
- Edit and publish event recordings, maintain video resources, and compile student-facing question and answer and support materials.
- Support continuous improvement of virtual programming and participant experiences.
- Assist with planning, logistics, and execution of key Medical Student Education events and milestone programs, including Match Day, mock interviews, student recognition events, workshops, and luncheons.
- Coordinate event schedules, reservations, materials, catering, and communications to ensure a positive and professional experience for participants.
- Collaborate with team members on special projects that support student success, engagement, and professional development.
General Responsibilities
- Provide administrative support to a department or group of professionals, exercising confidentiality, tact, and diplomacy.
- Utilize business software applications to prepare correspondence, reports, presentations, agendas, minutes, etc.; compile data for expense and statistical reports.
- Receive, screen, and direct incoming calls, visitors, mail, and email promptly, courteously, and accurately.
- Schedule and confirm appointments, meetings, and travel arrangements; track expenses.
- Participate in the development and implementation of administrative standards, policies, and practices for the organization.
- May perform other duties related to maintaining an internal website and/or working with social media.
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
- High school diploma or equivalent (such as HSED or GED).
WORK EXPERIENCE
Required
- 2 years of relevant experience.
SKILLS
Required
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Demonstrates ability to maintain confidential information.
- Strong verbal communication and listening skills.
- Demonstrates excellent judgment and decision making skills.
- Ability to simultaneously handle multiple priorities.
- Maintains composure under pressure.
Preferred
- Demonstrates flexibility and a service-oriented approach, as some responsibilities require hands-on support before, during, and after student events and programs.
- Proficient with technology
- Eager to develop new skills
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.
Scheduled in-office days may vary based on event calendars, program activities, staffing coverage, and departmental needs.
Additional Information
This position offers an excellent opportunity to learn the fundamentals of Medical Student Education administration. The person in this position will gain valuable experience across academic operations, event coordination, student support, and faculty engagement. The person in this position will also gain a broad exposure to the operations, programs, and student support services that drive Medical Student Education, making this an excellent opportunity for individuals interested in building a career in academic medicine administration.
Work Location
Medical Education and Research Building (MERB)
350 West 14th Street
Indianapolis, Indiana 46202
Work Hours
This position is eligible for a hybrid schedule (mix between remote and 2 days of in-person work), subject to change in the future based on university policy and business needs.
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 and 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: Intermediate
FLSA: Nonexempt
Job Function: General Administration
Job Family: Administrative Support
Click here to learn more about Indiana University's Job Framework.
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.
If you wish to include a cover letter, you may include it with your resume when uploading attachments.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Indiana University is an equal opportunity employer and provider of ADA services and prohibits discrimination in hiring. See Indiana University Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information.
Campus Safety and Security
The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, containing policy statements, crime and fire statistics for all Indiana University campuses, is available online. You may also request a physical copy by emailing IU Public Safety at iups@iu.edu or by visiting IUPD.
Contact Us
Request Support
Telephone: 812-856-1234
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in student support assistant jobs.
- High school diploma or associate degree in education, psychology, or a related field
- Experience working directly with students in a classroom or intervention setting
- Knowledge of behavior management strategies and positive reinforcement techniques
- Ability to implement accommodations outlined in individualized education programs
- Strong verbal communication skills for collaboration with teachers and parents
- Current first aid and CPR certification or willingness to obtain before start date
Tips for Your Student Support Assistant Job Search
Tailor your resume to IEP language
If you've supported students with individualized education programs, name the specific accommodations you implemented, such as sensory breaks, AAC device use, or modified assessments. Hiring managers in special education scan for this language before anything else.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists student support assistant openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings by student population served
Filter your search by keywords like 'autism spectrum,' 'English language learners,' or 'Title I' to surface roles that match your hands-on experience. Applying to openings aligned with your background makes your resume far easier for coordinators to shortlist.
Get your crisis intervention credential documented
Many districts and nonprofits require or strongly prefer candidates certified in de-escalation frameworks like CPI Nonviolent Crisis Intervention. If you've completed training, list the certification name and renewal date prominently in your credentials section, not buried in a summary.
Prepare a scenario answer for behavior support
Interviewers for student support roles almost always ask how you've handled a student in emotional dysregulation. Draft a specific, two-minute answer using a real situation, the strategy you used, and the outcome, before you walk into any interview.
Follow up referencing the student population
When you send a post-interview thank-you, name the specific student population discussed and restate one concrete strategy you use with them. This shows genuine investment in the school's context rather than a generic follow-up.
Student Support Assistant Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most student support assistants?
Cleveland Clinic, Pasco County Schools, and LINN-MAR COMMUNITY SCHOOLS are hiring the most student support assistants right now, with openings concentrated in Ohio, Florida, and California, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. School districts and nonprofit education organizations account for the largest share of active postings.
How many student support assistant jobs are remote?
About 44% of student support assistant openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting that most roles require in-person student contact. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements include academic coaching, tutoring coordination, and administrative case support rather than direct classroom or behavioral aide roles.
How do you become a student support assistant?
Start by earning at least a high school diploma, though an associate or bachelor's degree in education, psychology, or child development strengthens your application considerably. Gain direct experience through volunteer work, substitute paraprofessional positions, or after-school programs. Complete a recognized behavior management or crisis intervention training, obtain CPR and first aid certification, and pass the background check required by most school districts.
Can you get a student support assistant job with little or no experience?
Yes, many districts hire candidates with no formal classroom experience if you can show relevant interaction with young people, such as tutoring, camp counseling, youth sports coaching, or childcare. Highlight any exposure to students with disabilities or behavioral needs, even informally. Applying to Title I schools and community-based programs often gives entry-level candidates a stronger foothold than competitive suburban districts.
What does the student support assistant interview process look like?
Most hiring processes include a phone screen with HR, followed by an in-person or video interview with a special education coordinator or assistant principal. Expect scenario-based questions about de-escalation, student privacy, and working alongside a lead teacher. Some districts conduct a brief classroom observation or ask you to demonstrate a simple behavior support strategy before making an offer.
Where can I find and apply to student support assistant jobs?
You can find and apply to student support assistant jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that fit your experience level and the student populations you work best with, then apply directly to each listing that matches what you're looking for.
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