Assistant Director of Communications (Communications Leader)

Overview

IUSM OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS (IN-DCMM-IUINA). Indiana University (IU) School of Medicine is a national leader in medical research and education. With more than 60 academic departments and specialty divisions across 9 campuses statewide and strong clinical partnerships with Indiana's most advanced hospitals and physician networks, the school is continuously advancing its mission to prepare healers and transform health in Indiana and throughout the world.
The Assistant Director of External Communications serves as a key member of the communications leadership team, responsible for advancing and executing a comprehensive external communications strategy that elevates the institution's reputation, visibility, and impact. Reporting to the Executive Director of Strategic Communications, this role collaborates closely with internal partners across editorial, storytelling, social, video and digital teams to develop and deliver clear, consistent, and compelling messaging for priority audiences.

Responsibilities

Leads the creation and dispersal of high-quality content across multiple channels
Ensures alignment with institutional priorities and brand standards
Identifies opportunities to position the School of Medicine's research, clinical, and educational strengths
Supports media relations, message development, and strategic initiatives
Works across teams to integrate communications efforts and strengthen engagement with external stakeholders
General Responsibilities

Directs day-to-day operations for the marketing and communications function by providing oversight and direction within a department or large multi-faceted department
Trains, evaluates, coaches, assigns work, and supervises the work of a team of communications generalists and/or communications assistants
Manages relationships with various internal and external stakeholders; determines communications needs, projects, and programs to align with objectives and goals and supervises processes such as the development of communications timelines related to such initiatives
Reviews drafts of communications and coaches on grammar, tone, branding guidelines, formatting, and other elements that may affect the perception of messaging or reputation of the department
Responds to escalated and complex inquiries and requests and explains policies, procedures, and context of communications
Monitors relevant social media and news sites; researches relevant subject matter to increase knowledge in area(s) of specialty regularly
May assist in budget planning and administration for communications initiatives, including expenditures, revenue projections, and program costs
Monitors industry trends and best practices and makes process and operational and strategic recommendations to manager
Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, English, public relations, or a related field
2 years in a relevant field
Skills

Proficient written and verbal communication skills
Maintains a high degree of professionalism
Demonstrated 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
Instills commitment to organizational goals
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
$80,000 - 84,000 annually based on candidate experience, skills, and qualifications
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.
Career Level: Operational
FLSA: Exempt
Job Function: Marketing & Communications
Job Family: Communications Generalist
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