Communications Generalist

Department

ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY (IN-ORTS-IUINA)

Department Information

As the largest medical school in the United States, Indiana University (IU) School of Medicine is consistently recognized among the nations leading medical schools by U.S. News & World Report. With more than 60 academic departments and specialty divisions across 9 campuses and strong clinical partnerships throughout Indiana, the school advances its mission to prepare healers and transform health in Indiana and beyond.

The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery is committed to providing collaborative, innovative, and comprehensive clinical care while educating the next generation of orthopaedic surgeons and advancing discoveries through research. The Indiana Center for Musculoskeletal Health (ICMH) is a multidisciplinary research center that brings together scientists and clinicians to improve the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of musculoskeletal diseases and disorders through collaborative, translational research. Together, these organizations offer a dynamic environment where strategic communications play a vital role in showcasing nationally recognized clinical, research, and educational achievements while supporting a shared vision of improving musculoskeletal health.

Job Summary

The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and the ICMH at Indiana University School of Medicine invite applications for a Communications Generalist. This shared position supports both the Department and ICMH, providing strategic communications expertise that advances the missions of each organization. The Communications Generalist will collaborate with faculty, staff, and leadership across both teams to develop and implement communications that elevate clinical, research, education, and community engagement initiatives.

General Responsibilities

• Independently creates basic communications for print and e-distribution on behalf of department or functional area within department and in support of departmental goals and objectives; communications may be interdepartmental; staff, faculty, or student-focused; or external.
• Responds to inquiries and requests and explains policies, procedures, and context of communications.
• Manages relationships with various internal and external stakeholders and creates communications coverage for relevant initiatives, events, and programs.
• Prepares communications timelines and shares progress of communications toward relevant deadlines with manager, team members, and other relevant constituents.
• Regularly monitors relevant social media and news sites; researches relevant subject matter to increase knowledge in area(s) of specialty.
• Utilizes various communications software programs and delivers communications in multiple formats to a variety of audiences.

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

• Bachelors degree in communications, journalism, English, public relations, or related field.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Preferred

• Some experience in relevant field.

SKILLS

Required

• Proficient written and verbal communication skills.
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism.
• Demonstrates 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.

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

Indianapolis, Indiana

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: Core

FLSA: Exempt

Job Function: Marketing & Communications

Job Family: Communications Generalist

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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.

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