Communications Generalist at Indiana University in Indianapolis, Indiana

Job Description:

Department



ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY (IN-ORTS-IUINA)



Department Information



The Communications Generalist will serve in a dual role working with Indiana University School of Medicine Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology.



Job Summary



Department-Specific Responsibilities

• Manages, maintains, and updates websites and develop pages and content.


• Develops and manages dissemination of compelling and engaging website and social media content. Monitors effectiveness of communications.


• Collaborates with stakeholders to create departmental content including annual reports, newsletters, informational resources, etc.


• Attends departmental functions, events, etc. to photograph, record, and manage content to utilize for department and external communications.


• Maintains department distribution and contact lists.


• Leads the delivery of departmental quarterly newsletters and annual reports, including creating content.

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.
  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

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



Indianapolis, Indiana



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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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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