Part-Time Student Communications Assistant

The communications assistant works in the IU School of Medicine's Medical Student Education department. Those looking to utilize their storytelling skills will find many avenues of fulfillment in this role.

Department-Specific Responsibilities

• Assists in MSE's communications initiatives, including two weekly email newsletters, blogs and other written content, social media, video, and more.
• Writes stories of interest to IU medical students that will appear on blogs and in the newsletter.
• Proofreads/edits the weekly newsletters and other content as required.
• Creates the first draft of the weekly Student Events newsletter.
• Attends IUSM events as needed, including covering an event for blog and social media content.
• Edits and executes mailings, interdepartmental communications, external communications, and email communications.
• Monitors relevant social media and respond to communication inquiries by providing information and explaining procedures.
• Assists with accuracy of mailing and distribution lists and make regular updates as staff and processes change.
• Assists in creating video and social media content (primarily on Instagram).
• Prepares reports, communications timelines, and calendars.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

Required

• Currently enrolled as a student at Indiana University with a GPA of 2.5 or above.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Preferred

• Video editing experience.

SKILLS

Required

• Demonstrates a high degree of professionalism.
• Ability to work within guidelines.
• Manages time efficiently, set priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Responds well to constructive criticism.
• Demonstrates intermediate writing ability or better with a good handle on basic grammar and syntax.
• Takes initiative to uncover new story ideas and pursue them to completion.
• Ability to ask probing open-ended questions that elicit responses. If necessary, pivot with good follow-up questions.
• Demonstrates curiosity to learn new things; enjoys meeting new people and isn't shy about approaching with questions.
• Demonstrates commitment to high-quality content that is accurate and engaging.
• Demonstrates eagerness to learn new skills.
• Team player with the ability to adapt to a variety of tasks.
• Knowledge of videography and editing.
• Demonstrates a baseline knowledge of social media.

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

Work Hours

15 hours per week (occasionally up to 20).

Flexibility to shift schedule on days of important events and other occasions is helpful.

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: Part Time Employee

FLSA: Nonexempt

Job Function: Part Time Employee

Job Family: Part Time Student Employee

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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.

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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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