DEAN MED PROFESSIONAL DEV (IN-DMPD-IUINA)
The vision of Faculty Affairs and Professional Development is to develop a vibrant, diverse community where each faculty member has the optimal capability to make meaningful contributions to the institution's mission and their own career goals.
As the nation's largest medical school, IU School of Medicine is committed to being an institution that not only reflects the diversity of the learners we teach and the patient populations we serve, but also pursues the values of diversity, equity and inclusion that inform academic excellence.
The communications associate will work closely with FAPD's communications generalist to keep more than 7,000 faculty members informed about professional development opportunities, upcoming events and more, while driving participation in the department's programs and events.
Department-Specific Responsibilities
- Creates and publishes (in partnership with the communications generalist) the FAPD newsletter, designing the newsletter in Salesforce and publishing it on time every 2 weeks.
- Writes a feature story/blog article and 2-3 shorter articles per issue
- Interviews subjects in preparation for writing blog articles
- Collects article submissions from departments across the IU School of Medicine and editing for length, clarity and audience interests
- Maintains an up-to-date list of upcoming professional-development programs to be included in each issue
- Creates and maintains a content calendar
- Coordinates content reviews to ensure all text and graphics are accurate and engaging and align with the office's goals of promoting faculty vitality, organizational learning, wellness, engagement and inclusion
- Edits content for style guide consistency, grammar, punctuation and flow
- Creates graphics to support articles, as needed
- Publishes blog posts
- Manages data extensions (mailing lists) inside Salesforce to ensure all relevant audiences receive mailings
- Supports the communications generalist with the creation of targeted emails.
- Works closely with FAPD leaders to ensure accuracy of content
- Writes content and designing supporting graphics
- Schedules distribution
- Responsible for promptly documenting accurate metrics about communications tactics they produce
- Other duties as assigned
EDUCATION
Required
- Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, English, public relations or related field
Required
WORK EXPERIENCE
- 2 years of full-time professional experience (or equivalent) in a relevant field
- Experience writing, editing and creating graphics
- 2 years of professional experience with website, electronic newsletter, social media and email management; content creation (interviewing, writing and designing) and project management
- Experience using applications in the Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat, Express and Firefly
Preferred
- Experience working in Salesforce and/or creating and publishing email newsletters through a similar application
- Experience with video-production applications Premiere Pro or Premiere Rush
Skills
Required
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrates deep understanding of proper grammar and punctuation
- Demonstrates understanding of the basic principles of communications and modern communications channels, including social media
- Demonstrated knowledge of AP Style, plus a willingness to learn and follow the IU School of Medicine style guide
- Proficiency with an email client, such as Bloomerang, Hubspot, ActiveCampaign, etc.
- Possesses working knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 applications, including Word and Excel
- Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
- Possesses a high level of accuracy, even under pressure
- Highly thorough and dependable
- Maintains a high degree of professionalism
- Excellent time-management and priority-setting skills
- Demonstrates an interest in communication, writing, telling stories, graphic design and other related tasks
- Ability to work well independently and with a team
- Demonstrates willingness to bend from the norm, as needed, including the possibility of a change in primary responsibilities over time
Preferred
- Proficiency with Salesforce platform
- Proficiency with Teams platform
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.
Questions should be directed to Corie Farnsley at corfarns@iu.edu.
Indianapolis, Indiana
This position is eligible to work a hybrid schedule (mix between remote and in-person work), subject to change in the future based on university policy and business needs.
$20 - $25 per hour based on candidate experience, skills, and qualifications.
12 hours per week.
4-hour block of time on Mondays will be required.
Department will work with candidate to determine a mutually beneficial schedule.
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.
Career Level: Part Time Employee
FLSA: Nonexempt
Job Function: Part Time Employee
Job Family: Part Time Employee
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