Department
UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION (BL-VPUE-IUBLA)
Department Information
Undergraduate Education supports more than 20 programs and initiatives designed to enrich the undergraduate experience at Indiana University Bloomington. These include academic success programs, experiential learning, precollege and transition programs, and initiatives that promote excellence in teaching and learning. The Communications and Marketing team within Undergraduate Education provides strategic support for digital communications, visual storytelling, brand consistency, and outreach to students, faculty, staff, and external partners.
Job Summary
The Creative Content Specialist plays a key role in developing and executing creative communications that highlight the impact of Undergraduate Education's programs and initiatives. This position supports a wide range of projects, producing engaging visual and written content for digital and print platforms.
Department Specific Responsibilities
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Creates designs for various digital and print projects that align with IU brand standards while accomplishing the goal of the design.
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Manages social media campaigns to meet unit goals, takes initiative with creative social media ideas, and maintains a well-organized social media calendar.
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Captures event photography and video, including editing, color correction, and preparing assets for digital publication as needed using the department's DSLR camera.
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Produces short-form video content for web and social media channels.
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Writes and edits copy for marketing projects such as websites, social media, newsletters, and promotional materials.
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Can ensure consistency with IU brand standards across all visual and written materials.
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Monitors engagement analytics and contributes to content optimization strategies.
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Provides creative input and support for special projects, campaigns, and events.
Qualifications
EDUCATION
Required
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High school diploma or equivalent (HSED or GED).
Preferred
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Associate's degree in communications, marketing, journalism, graphic design, or related field.
WOKR EXPERIENCE
Required
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4 years of experience in communications, marketing, or multimedia.
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Experience in higher education or nonprofit communications; familiarity with IU brand standards and systems (Cascade CMS, Salesforce Marketing Cloud, etc.).
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Versatile creative professional with strong graphic design, photography, videography, and social media skills.
SKILLS
Required
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Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro) and Canva.
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Familiar with social media management tools (e.g., Meta Business Suite, Hootsuite, Later).
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Skilled in photography and video production, including DSLR operation and editing software.
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Strong writing and editing abilities with attention to tone, clarity, and audience.
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High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
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Collaborative and adaptable; able to work effectively with a variety of stakeholders.
Excellent time management and organizational skills; able to manage multiple priorities.
Thrives in a collaborative, mission-driven environment.
Working Conditions / Demands
This role requires the ability to effectively communicate and operate standard office equipment. Work includes sedentary tasks as well as periods of moving around the office and campus for photography and event coverage. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without accommodation.
Work Location
111 South Eagleson Avenue
Bloomington, Indiana
This sis an in-person position.
Work Hours
29 hours per week on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays (somewhat flexible)
Pay: $24.00 per hour
Benefits Overview
For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:
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Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
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Health savings account with generous IU contributions
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Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
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Basic group life insurance paid by IU
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Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death and dismemberment insurance
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Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
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Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
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Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
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10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
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Generous paid time off plans
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Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events
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Employee assistance program (EAP)
Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure.
Job Classification
Career Level: Part Time Employee
FLSA: Nonexempt
Job Function: Part Time Employee
Job Family: Part Time Employee
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