"Communications Specialist, Center of Excellence in Leadership of Learning (CELL)"

Job Description

The Communications Specialist for the Center of Excellence in Leadership of Learning (CELL) at the University of Indianapolis plays a key role in sharing CELL’s mission and impact with both internal and external audiences. This position develops and implements strategic communication efforts that inform, engage, and inspire, ensuring that stakeholders clearly understand and connect with CELL’s work in advancing education innovation and excellence.

REQUIREMENTS/MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience: Minimum 3 years in a communications role, with demonstrated success in developing and implementing communication strategies.
Education: Bachelor’s Degree Required (suggested majors include: Journalism, English, Communications, Public Relations)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Promote CELL Programs & Events

• Develop and execute communication and marketing strategies to promote CELL initiatives and events to diverse audiences.
• Manage content and engagement across digital and social media platforms.
• Serve as a point of contact for CELL media inquiries.

Content Development & Design

• Create, update, and manage website content.
• Draft and design email marketing campaigns, newsletters, and targeted email blasts in collaboration with project directors.
• Design and produce digital and print materials, presentations, and other marketing collateral, tailoring messaging to each audience.
• Assist project directors with any marketing and communications needs that may arise.

Brand & Engagement Management

• Monitor, measure, and analyze engagement to evaluate the effectiveness of communications and recommend improvements.
• Coordinate with the University’s Marketing & Communications department to share CELL news through institutional channels.

Professional Conduct

• Follow directions from the supervisor and adhere to University policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate ethical, respectful, and responsible behavior.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Company Description

Thank you for your interest in the University of Indianapolis! The University is a private, liberal arts university located on 65 acres just minutes from downtown Indianapolis. With more than 700 faculty and staff, it is a place where you can become part of a close-knit campus community that emphasizes the importance of community partnerships in the future growth of the University.

UIndy’s mission is to prepare its graduates for effective, responsible, and articulate membership in the complex societies in which they live and serve and for excellence and leadership in their personal and professional lives. The motto of "Education for Service" provides the foundation for our work to better our communities, both near and far.

As University employees, we know the work we do is important to our students and our communities. To accomplish our mission, we welcome talented, civic-minded, and diverse individuals from all career levels to help maintain our high standards of excellence and quality. If you want to join our dynamic environment and experience hard work, creativity, and teamwork, we welcome your application!

The University of Indianapolis is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, citizenship status, military status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. The University of Indianapolis does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admission as required by Title IX.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Tuition Discount
• Retirement Savings Plan - 403B
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time Accruals
• Paid Holiday time and additional University days off
• Employee Discounts & Services
• Free Parking
• Onsite Health & Wellness Center

For more information about the benefits of being a staff member at UIndy, visit our Benefits site.