Communications Generalist – HigherEdJobs

Job ID: 310171

Department

RADIOLOGY & IMAGING SCIENCES (IN-RADY-IUINA)

Job Summary

This position maintains key relationships with colleagues Indiana University School of Medicine (including faculty and staff in various departments), as well as the IUSM Strategic Communications Office.

Department-Specific Responsibilities

• Oversees all communications and outreach efforts for both the Indiana Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center (IADRC) and the Center for Neuroimaging (CfN).
• Oversees the production of all communications activities to assure they advance the dual missions of excellence in Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center and research that spans health equity, basic science and clinical translation.
• Manages the biweekly newsletter, the biweekly newsflash, and websites related to IADRC, the CfN, affiliated community outreach projects, press releases, and social media.
• Works closely with the Outreach, Recruitment, and Engagement Core to promote health equity, and prioritize communication to Indiana’s underrepresented communities.

General Responsibilities

• Independently creates basic communications for print and e-distribution on behalf of department or functional area within department and in support of departmental goals and objectives; communications may be interdepartmental; staff, faculty, or student-focused; or external.
• Responds to inquiries and requests and explains policies, procedures, and context of communications.
• Manages relationships with various internal and external stakeholders and creates communications coverage for relevant initiatives, events, and programs.
• Prepares communications timelines and shares progress of communications toward relevant deadlines with manager, team members, and other relevant constituents.
• Regularly monitors relevant social media and news sites; researches relevant subject matter to increase knowledge in area(s) of specialty.
• Utilizes various communications software programs and delivers communications in multiple formats to a variety of audiences.

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 communications, journalism, English, public relations, or related field.

SKILLS

Required

• Proficient communication skills.
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism.
• Demonstrated 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.

Preferred

• Strong writing skills.
• Demonstrated editor and project manager skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Possesses a high level of emotional intelligence.
• Ability and desire to build relationships across functions and levels.
• Demonstrates understanding of research, healthcare, and the strategic role of communications to advance research and care.

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.

Benefits Overview

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.

Job Classification

Career Level: Core

FLSA: Exempt

Job Function: Marketing & Communications

Job Family: Communications Generalist

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Equal Employment Opportunity

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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