Assistant Director of Communications (Communications Generalist), Office of Student Life Marketing

Job ID: 314446

Department

OFFICE OF STUDENT LIFE ADMIN (BL-DSAA-IUBLA)

Department
Information

The Office of Student Life is focused on building a strong foundation to ensure every student’s Indiana University
experience is positive, safe, healthy, and meaningful. The Office of Student Life staff and multiple departments aim to help students
navigate their time at IU, providing the tools they need to be successful in school and after graduation. Students are our priority, and
their health, safety, and overall well-being are our core mission.

Student Life Marketing is responsible for strategizing, creating,
implementing, and assessing the marketing and communications efforts for the Office of Student Life and the 27 departments within it. This
team creates integrated marketing communications through digital and print campaigns, photography, video, writing, social media, and more.

Job Summary

We are seeking a Communications leader to craft compelling copy that advances the story of the Office of
Student Life. This role produces high-quality content for diverse platforms, supporting Student Life’s marketing and communications while
aligning with Indiana University’s branding.

Department-Specific Responsibilities

• Leads strategic, intentional,
  and comprehensive communications planning and implementation efforts for the Office of Student Life and its departments, determining when
  and where communications take place to most effectively reach target audiences.
• Works with other members of the communication and
  marketing team to ensure communications connect with what others create (designs, social media, photography, video, etc.) to implement the
  very best work that meets Student Life’s goals.
• Leads a full-time Communication Specialist who supports Student Life’s
  communications efforts.
• Leads writer and editor of copy for campaigns, websites, emails, printed pieces, social media captions, and
  more.
• Sends and manages several email journey projects consisting of a mix of recurring and one-off emails via SalesForce/Marketing
  Cloud.
• Writes and edits longer form blog posts and articles, interviewing subjects when necessary.
• Connects with
  University-level communications team to collaborate, amplify, and advance our communications.
• Produces monthly, quarterly, and
  annual communications reports.

General Responsibilities

• Independently creates basic and complex
  communications for print and e-distribution on behalf of department or large multi-faceted 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.
• Monitors industry trends and best practices and makes process and operational recommendations to manager.
• May
  provide guidance to lower-level Communications Generalists.

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

WORK EXPERIENCE

Required

• 5 years in relevant 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
• Possesses a high degree of initiative
• Ability to influence internal and/or external
  constituents

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.

Additional Information

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Work Location

This is an in person position

Bloomington, Indiana

Advertised
Salary

$65,00-75,000 annually, based on education and experience.

Work Hours

This is a full time, exempt
position.

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: Advanced

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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