DEAN MED-MEDICAL STUDENT EDUCA (IN-DMSE-IUINA)

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.

EDUCATION

Required

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

Preferred

WORK EXPERIENCE

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.

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

15 hours per week (occasionally up to 20).

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

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 Student Employee

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