Communications Generalist

Indiana University; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical and dental

Health savings account

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Tuition subsidy

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Indiana University in Indianapolis is seeking a Communications Generalist to independently prepare basic communications for print and e-distribution in alignment with departmental goals.

The role supports internal and external stakeholders, manages inquiries, and monitors social media to inform outreach. A Bachelor's degree in communications or related field is required, with demonstrated written and verbal communication skills and professionalism.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, English, public relations, or related field.
• Some experience in relevant field.
• Proficient written and verbal 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.

Responsibilities

• Independently creates basic communications for print and e-distribution on behalf of department or functional area.
• Responds to inquiries and requests and explains policies, procedures, and context of communications.
• Manages relationships with internal and external stakeholders and coverage for initiatives and events.
• Prepares communications timelines and shares progress with manager and team.
• Regularly monitors social media and news sites; researches relevant subject matter.
• Utilizes communications software and delivers communications in multiple formats.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Professionalism

Time management

Priority setting

Quality mindset

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, English, public relations, or related field

Job description

ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY (IN-ORTS-IUINA)

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.

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

• Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, English, public relations, or related field.

Work Experience

• Some experience in relevant field.

Skills

• Proficient written and verbal 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.

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.

Indianapolis, Indiana

Benefits

• 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.

Career Level: Core

FLSA: Exempt

Job Function: Marketing & Communications

Job Family: Communications Generalist

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