University of Indianapolis is hiring: Communications & Public Relations Speciali

Overview

The University of Indianapolis is seeking applicants for a Communications and Public Relations Specialist role. This is a full-time, exempt staff position.

Responsibilities

• Conduct interviews with students, faculty, staff, and alumni to develop stories for various platforms.
• Draft news and feature articles, press releases, and website content in AP style.
• Post and schedule social media content, monitor engagement, and respond to comments as needed.
• Track and compile media coverage and social media analytics for reporting purposes.
• Assist in preparing talking points, bios, and background materials for media interviews.
• Collaborate with teammates to manage deadlines and meet content production goals during high-demand periods, including magazine cycles and major campus events.
• Use tools such as content management systems (CMS), social media platforms, and project management software to execute responsibilities effectively.
• Develop compelling written content that showcases student, faculty, staff, and alumni achievements in support of institutional goals.
• Support media relations by identifying story opportunities and assisting with press outreach, reactive responses, and media list maintenance.
• Create content for UIndy’s social media platforms.
• Contribute to the University magazine and digital storytelling platforms, including YOUIndy and UIndy360.
• Assist in increasing the visibility of UIndy’s academic programs, initiatives, and community partnerships through coordinated content strategies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree, or equivalent experience, in Journalism, Public Relations, English, Writing, Communications or a related field
• 0-3 years of experience

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Will work collaboratively with University Communications and Marketing and other University department teams. May provide guidance to student workers, but not direct supervision.

Essential Functions

• See responsibilities above for content development, media relations, and content strategy execution.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Effective communication across the marketing mix and the use of voice and tone to reach diverse audiences.
• Awareness of emerging communications and marketing trends affecting higher education admissions, advancement and strategic development.
• Excellent oral, written, interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects.
• Strong work ethic and collaboration with university leadership, directors, and faculty.

Company Description

Thank you for your interest in the University of Indianapolis! The University is a private, liberal arts university located on 65 acres just minutes from downtown Indianapolis. With more than 700 faculty and staff, it is a place where you can become part of a close-knit campus community that emphasizes the importance of community partnerships in the future growth of the University. UIndy’s mission is to prepare its graduates for effective, responsible, and articulate membership in the complex societies in which they live and serve and for excellence and leadership in their personal and professional lives. The motto of "Education for Service" provides the foundation for our work to better our communities, both near and far. The University of Indianapolis is an equal opportunity employer.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Tuition Discount
• Retirement Savings Plan - 403B
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time Accruals
• Paid Holiday time and additional University days off
• Employee Discounts & Services
• Free Parking
• Onsite Health & Wellness Center

Compensation

Base pay range: $45,000.00/yr - $50,000.00/yr

Salary range information provided by the University of Indianapolis; actual pay based on skills and experience.