Director of Marketing and Communications (Communications Leader)
Indiana University

Department

SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH - BLOO (BL-SPHB-IUBLA)

Department Information

The Indiana University School of Public Health-Bloomington (SPH-B) invites applications for the position of Director of Marketing and Communications. This is an exciting time of growth for our school, and we seek an individual who will coordinate and lead our marketing, communications, web services, and possibly event management areas.

Located on the flagship campus of the Indiana University system, SPH-B has more than 2600 enrolled undergraduate and 380 graduate students, 200 faculty, and 95 staff in five departments (Applied Health Science, Environmental and Occupational Health, Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Health & Wellness Design, and Kinesiology). Indiana University is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities (AAU). The city of Bloomington offers the feel of a college town with the amenities of a large city. From off-Broadway plays and musicals and the LOTUS World Festival of Music to quick access to 250,000 acres of public recreation lands and a reasonable cost of living, Bloomington offers much to all. As SPH-B continues its rapid research expansion, there has not been a more exciting time to join the school.

Job Summary

Department-Specific Responsibilities

• Oversees and supports the work of several individuals (including graphic designer, marketing specialist, writers, web staff, and events and ceremonies staff) on our Marketing and Communications Team; works closely with the Dean and other school leaders on a variety of events, speaker's series, and recruitment efforts; as well as participates on and/or leads special projects.
• Directs day-to-day operations by providing oversight and direction for the Marketing and Communications Team.
• Manages relationships with internal and external stakeholders for communications/marketing needs, projects, and programs to align with SPH-B objectives and goals.
• Works in collaboration with the Dean, Marketing and Communications Team, and other school leaders to develop appropriate marketing materials delivered through print, email, and digital channels to support SPH-B objectives and goals.
• Spearheads review of drafts of marketing and communications content and coaches on flawless prose, tone, branding guidelines, formatting, and other elements that may affect perception, message, or reputation.
• Assists in budget planning and administration for communications/marketing initiatives, including expenditures and program costs.
• Guides process, operational, and strategic recommendations through monitoring trends, best practices, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and individual creativity.

General Responsibilities

• Directs operations for the marketing and communications function by providing oversight and direction within a department, large multi-faceted department, or multiple departments.
• Hires, trains, evaluates, coaches, assigns work, sets goals and objectives, determines staffing needs, and directs 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 manages processes such as the development of communications timelines related to such initiatives.
• Reviews drafts of communications and projects 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.
• Assists in budget planning and administration for communications initiatives, including expenditures, revenue projections, and program costs.
• Monitors industry trends and best practices, makes process and operational and strategic recommendations to manager, and assists in implementing recommendations to optimize operations and progress toward objectives.
• May provide guidance to lower-level Communications Leaders.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

Required

• Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, English, public relations, or related field

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree and 8 years of management experience (higher education preferred)
• Master's degree and 4 years of management experience (higher education preferred)

WORK EXPERIENCE

Required

• 4 years in relevant field
• 1 year of management experience in relevant field

Combinations of related education and experience may be considered

SKILLS

Required

• 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
• Instills commitment to organizational goals
• Demonstrates excellent judgment and decision making skills
• Effective conflict management skills
• Builds and manages effective teams

Preferred

• Thorough understanding of marketing strategies and practices
• Ability to collaborate with designers, writers, other marketing professionals, and web staff members
• Proactive approach with high degree of ownership and accountability
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• High degree of professionalism
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment under high-pressure deadlines
• Effective conflict management skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

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.

Benefits Overview

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

• Multiple plan options for medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Health Savings Account with generous IU contribution
• Life insurance, LTD, and AD&D options
• Base retirement plan contribution from IU, subject to vesting
• Additional supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition benefit for IU classes
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing our online Benefits Brochure.

Job Classification

Career Level: Sr. Operational

FLSA: Exempt

Job Function: Marketing & Communications

Job Family: Communications Generalist

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Posting Disclaimer

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there may be differences in the working conditions as advertised in our standard job postings (e.g., the ability to travel from one campus to another, etc.). If you are invited for an interview, please discuss your questions or concerns regarding the working conditions at that time.

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