Communications Student Staff

MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS ASSISTANT

IU School of Medicine Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery is looking for a Marketing and Communications Assistant to help us with communication to our constitutes, execute marketing campaigns and design supporting assets. This part-time (10-15 hours/week) student position will provide you with hands-on experience in the field of internal communications.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES __________________________________________

The Department programs and services need to be thoughtfully communication to faculty and learns throughout the state as well as nationwide. The Marketing and Communication Assistant will support these efforts by fulfilling the following duties:

·      20% Creating and scheduling emails in Salesforce Marketing Cloud (single-topic and newsletters)

·      30% Writing stories and narratives for programs, events and awards. Conducting interviews, drafting marketing copy/blurbs, and copy-editing existing language. Drafting blog posts to be submitted to social media accounts

·      30% Planning, organizing, gathering, and writing content for website

·      20% Creating supporting images and documents using Adobe Photoshop and InDesign

Examples of projects could be:

·      Making a single-topic email inviting faculty/staff/learners to annual Anatomy Course

·      Writing a blog story about faculty research

·      Assembling the content and scheduling the delivery of a monthly Oto Connections Newsletter

QUALIFICATIONS _______________________________________________________________

Required:

·      Is in good standing and possesses at least a sophomore status

·      GPA >3.0

·      Must be reliable and able to manage time while working on multiple projects

·      Must be able to work independently/autonomously as well be a collaborative team member

·      Demonstrates creativity

·      Strong writing skills

·      Willing to meet all requirements to access protected health information, vaccinations (COVID-19 and current Flu), tuberculosis test, and HIPAA training

Preferably Also Have:

·      Working knowledge of Adobe Photoshop

·      Working knowledge of Adobe InDesign

·      Familiarity with Salesforce Marketing Cloud or other email marketing platforms; willingness to attend training if not familiar

A successful candidate will…

·      Take ownership of role responsibilities and be proactive working in the role.

·      Consistently perform at a high level

·      Be highly organized and detail-oriented

·      Comply with all of IU's policies when handling confidential health information

·      Maintain consistent communication with leaders on project progress

LEARNING ____________________________________________________________________ 

In accordance with the IUPUI Profiles of Learning for Undergraduate Success, experience in this position will help students become acquainted with the following profiles:

·      Communicator – Communicators are mindful of themselves and others, observe, read thoughtfully, listen actively, ask questions, create messages that achieve specific goals (such as event registration, program applicant enrollment numbers, general awareness and more) with an awareness of diverse audiences and collaborate with others and across cultures to build relationships.

·      Innovator – Innovators are good decision makers, can create a plan to achieve their goals, and can carry out that plan to its completion. Innovators use their knowledge and skills to address complex problems to make a difference in the civic life of communities and to address the world’s most pressing and enduring issues.

·      Teamwork and Problem Solver – Problem solvers work individually and with others to collect, analyze, evaluate, and synthesize information to implement innovative solutions to challenging local and global problems.

APPLYING _____________________________________________________________________

Working with the Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery:

We want diverse teams built from different backgrounds, experiences, and identities. Our workplace is designed to support a sustainable, healthy relations with your work. As a student, you’ll be working no more than 15-20 hours a week during the academic year. Individuals who are available to work over the summer are preferred.

Apply on Handshake – applications without ALL the following materials will NOT be considered.

·      Send a cover letter and resume tailored to this position that speaks to us.

·      Note in the cover letter when you would be available to start

·      Submit two writing samples, one should be an academic paper, and second should be an example of content writing or marketing copy. This type of writing would be like what you would read in a blog or a newsletter