Responsibilities

• Directs the operational leadership and coordination of assigned staff members to ensure communications align with established methodologies and standards.
• Hires, trains, and evaluates a team of Communications Generalists and Assistants, setting clear goals and determining staffing needs.
• Collaborates with the Director of EMC to develop and execute strategic communication and marketing plans that support IU Bloomington’s enrollment and retention goals.
• Serves as a primary writer for leadership, producing newsletters, speeches, and executive remarks for the Office of Enrollment Management.
• Reviews all departmental projects and communications to ensure strict adherence to IU brand standards, grammar, and the OEM style guide.
• Manages relationships with internal and external stakeholders to align communication projects with institutional objectives.
• Partners with the technical team to ensure all creative assets and digital content meet necessary technical protocols and standards.
• Research emerging technologies and industry trends to make operational recommendation and implement workflow efficiencies.
• Oversees content updates and messaging across various vended platforms, including college search profiles and presentations.
• Directs operations for the marketing and communications function by providing oversight and direction within a department, large multi-faceted department, or multiple departments.

Requirements

• Bachelor\'s degree in communications, journalism, English, public relations, or related field
• 4 years in relevant field
• 1 year of management experience in relevant field
• Proficient communication skills
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism
• Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills
• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent collaboration and team building skills
• Effectively coaches and delivers constructive feedback

Preferred

• Some experience in higher education marketing
• Experience in Slate CRM
• Experience in Salesforce

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