Indiana University
Writing/Editing Specialist, VPSSEIE
Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana, United States, 47401
In collaboration with each campus and other university-wide teams, the Marketing and Communications team for Student Success and Enrollment helps advance Indiana University's (IU) mission through bold, data-driven marketing that champions the student journey and strengthens every IU campus. We support all regional campuses to recruit and enroll talented students, and we craft university-wide communications to enhance student retention, academic success, financial literacy, and career outcomes. By harnessing analytics, insights, and performance metrics, we craft strategies that expand IU's reach, amplify its distinct campus identities, and clearly demonstrate the measurable impact of our collective commitment to excellence in education and student success.
Job Summary
Department-Specific Responsibilities Leads the creation and editorial direction of high-impact student-facing content across the enrollment and student success lifecycle, ensuring clarity, consistency, and brand alignment. Translates complex university processes and policies into accessible, student-centered messaging for multi-channel distribution (email, web, print, SMS, video, and social). Serves as the lead editor for major Vice President for Student Success, Enrollment and Institutional Effectiveness (VPSSEIE) initiatives, maintaining editorial standards, inclusive language, and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)-compliant writing practices. Collaborates with strategists, designers, and customer relationship management (CRM) partners to develop narrative-driven communication journeys and manage high-volume, multi-stakeholder content workflows. Uses analytics, feedback, and audits to continuously improve message quality, accuracy, and student engagement. General Responsibilities
Writes and edits clear, informative written content for various communications needs, audiences, and publication formats, assessing for relevance, accuracy, and appropriateness; tailors the degree of copyediting to a project's specific needs. Independently corrects basic and complex grammar, spelling, punctuation, formatting, and syntax errors and performs edits that improve overall writing quality of communications and ensure alignment with university mission, strategies, objectives, and brand and accessibility guidelines. Performs reviews of peer writing to ensure grammar, quality, tone, and level of depth are sufficient; may also review against requirements for specific publications, including content, length, brand guidelines, and deadline specifications. Regularly consults with writers, printers, faculty, staff, and/or other stakeholders to ensure adherence to writing and publications deadlines. Identifies user and audience needs, analyzes usage of existing content in order to identify content gaps, and identifies the appropriate delivery platform; plans, develops, and publishes internal and external communications. Develops editorial calendars and localized guidelines; may ensure others adhere to deadlines and guidelines. Drafts sample communications to be reviewed with manager and/or peers at project deadline checkpoints. May provide guidance to other Writing/Editing Specialists. Qualifications
Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.
EDUCATION
Required
Bachelor's degree in English, communications, journalism, public relations, or related field WORK EXPERIENCE
Required
5 years in related field SKILLS
Required
Proficient in written and verbal communication skills Maintains a high degree of professionalism Demonstrated time management and priority setting skills Demonstrates a high commitment to quality Possesses flexibility to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty Highly thorough and dependable Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure Possesses a high degree of initiative Ability to influence internal and/or external constituents Ability to work within tight time frames and meet strict deadlines Ability to simultaneously handle multiple priorities Ability to drive multiple projects to successful completion Demonstrated familiarity with correct style and ability to write, edit, and proof text, including ability to read for content and correct accordingly Demonstrated skill in resolving schedule, editorial, and production issues Working Conditions / Demands
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.
Work Location
Bloomington, Indiana or Indianapolis, Indiana
This is an in-person position.
Advertised Salary
$70,000 - $75,000 annually, based on skills and experience.
Benefits Overview
For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:
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 Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events Employee assistance program (EAP) Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure .
Job Classification
Career Level: Advanced
FLSA: Exempt
Job Function: Marketing & Communications
Job Family: Writing & Editing Click here to learn more about Indiana University's Job Framework.
Posting Disclaimer
This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.
If you wish to include a cover letter, you may include it with your resume when uploading attachments.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Indiana University is an equal opportunity employer and provider of ADA services and prohibits discrimination in hiring. See Indiana University Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information .
Campus Safety and Security
The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, containing policy statements, crime and fire statistics for all Indiana University campuses, is available online . You may also request a physical copy by emailing IU Public Safety at iups@iu.edu or by visiting IUPD.
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Job Summary
Department-Specific Responsibilities Leads the creation and editorial direction of high-impact student-facing content across the enrollment and student success lifecycle, ensuring clarity, consistency, and brand alignment. Translates complex university processes and policies into accessible, student-centered messaging for multi-channel distribution (email, web, print, SMS, video, and social). Serves as the lead editor for major Vice President for Student Success, Enrollment and Institutional Effectiveness (VPSSEIE) initiatives, maintaining editorial standards, inclusive language, and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)-compliant writing practices. Collaborates with strategists, designers, and customer relationship management (CRM) partners to develop narrative-driven communication journeys and manage high-volume, multi-stakeholder content workflows. Uses analytics, feedback, and audits to continuously improve message quality, accuracy, and student engagement. General Responsibilities
Writes and edits clear, informative written content for various communications needs, audiences, and publication formats, assessing for relevance, accuracy, and appropriateness; tailors the degree of copyediting to a project's specific needs. Independently corrects basic and complex grammar, spelling, punctuation, formatting, and syntax errors and performs edits that improve overall writing quality of communications and ensure alignment with university mission, strategies, objectives, and brand and accessibility guidelines. Performs reviews of peer writing to ensure grammar, quality, tone, and level of depth are sufficient; may also review against requirements for specific publications, including content, length, brand guidelines, and deadline specifications. Regularly consults with writers, printers, faculty, staff, and/or other stakeholders to ensure adherence to writing and publications deadlines. Identifies user and audience needs, analyzes usage of existing content in order to identify content gaps, and identifies the appropriate delivery platform; plans, develops, and publishes internal and external communications. Develops editorial calendars and localized guidelines; may ensure others adhere to deadlines and guidelines. Drafts sample communications to be reviewed with manager and/or peers at project deadline checkpoints. May provide guidance to other Writing/Editing Specialists. Qualifications
Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.
EDUCATION
Required
Bachelor's degree in English, communications, journalism, public relations, or related field WORK EXPERIENCE
Required
5 years in related field SKILLS
Required
Proficient in written and verbal communication skills Maintains a high degree of professionalism Demonstrated time management and priority setting skills Demonstrates a high commitment to quality Possesses flexibility to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty Highly thorough and dependable Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure Possesses a high degree of initiative Ability to influence internal and/or external constituents Ability to work within tight time frames and meet strict deadlines Ability to simultaneously handle multiple priorities Ability to drive multiple projects to successful completion Demonstrated familiarity with correct style and ability to write, edit, and proof text, including ability to read for content and correct accordingly Demonstrated skill in resolving schedule, editorial, and production issues Working Conditions / Demands
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.
Work Location
Bloomington, Indiana or Indianapolis, Indiana
This is an in-person position.
Advertised Salary
$70,000 - $75,000 annually, based on skills and experience.
Benefits Overview
For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:
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 Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events Employee assistance program (EAP) Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure .
Job Classification
Career Level: Advanced
FLSA: Exempt
Job Function: Marketing & Communications
Job Family: Writing & Editing Click here to learn more about Indiana University's Job Framework.
Posting Disclaimer
This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.
If you wish to include a cover letter, you may include it with your resume when uploading attachments.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Indiana University is an equal opportunity employer and provider of ADA services and prohibits discrimination in hiring. See Indiana University Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information .
Campus Safety and Security
The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, containing policy statements, crime and fire statistics for all Indiana University campuses, is available online . You may also request a physical copy by emailing IU Public Safety at iups@iu.edu or by visiting IUPD.
Contact Us
Request Support Telephone: 812-856-1234
Apply for Job
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