Description

Undergraduate Education supports more than 20 programs and initiatives designed to enrich the undergraduate experience at Indiana University (IU) 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

• Designs marketing and promotional materials (digital, print, and web) using Adobe Creative Suite and Canva to support 20 plus Undergraduate Education units and programs.
• Develops, executes, and optimizes social media campaigns and content strategies that align with IU branding and departmental goals.
• Captures event photography and video, including editing, color correction, and preparing assets for digital publication; uses digital single-lens reflex (DSLR) equipment confidently.
• Produces short-form video content for web and social media channels.
• Writes and edits copy for websites, social media, newsletters, and promotional materials.
• Collaborates with team members to plan and maintain communications calendars, manage digital assets, and meet project deadlines.
• Assists in ensuring consistency with IU brand standards across all visual and written materials.
• Monitors engagement analytics and contributes to content optimization strategies.
• Provides creative input and support for special projects, campaigns, and events.
• Drafts, edits, and posts basic communications, promotional materials, web content, and social media posts.
• Assists with editing and execution of mailings, interdepartmental communications, and email campaigns.
• May monitor relevant social media and respond to inquiries to provide information and support.
• Maintains distribution lists, communications timelines, and project documentation.
• Prepares reports, calendars, and other administrative communications support as needed.

Qualifications

EDUCATION
Required

• High school diploma or equivalent (HSED or GED).

Preferred

• Associate degree in communications, marketing, journalism, graphic design, or related field.

WORK EXPERIENCE
Required

• 4 years of experience in a related communications, marketing, or multimedia role

Preferred

• Experience in higher education or nonprofit communications

SKILLS
Required

• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro) and Canva.
• Familiarity with social media management tools (e.g., Meta Business Suite, Hootsuite, Later).
• Photography and video production skills, including DSLR operation and editing software.
• Strong writing and editing skills with attention to tone, clarity, and audience.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills; ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to be collaborative and adaptable; ability to work effectively with a variety of stakeholders.
• Versatile creative professional with strong graphic design, photography, videography, and social media skills who thrives in a collaborative, mission-driven environment.

Preferred

• Familiarity with IU brand standards and systems (Cascade Content Management System (CMS), Salesforce Marketing Cloud, etc.).

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.
Some evening or weekend hours may be required for event assignments.

Additional Information

We understand that not everyone's experience looks the same. If you have many of the skills listed and bring creativity, initiative, and a passion for learning, please consider applying. We're excited to support the professional growth of our team members.

Work Location

111 South Eagleson Avenue
Bloomington, Indiana 47406
This is an in-person position.

Advertised Salary

$24.00 per hour

Work Hours

29 hours per week, Monday - Tuesday and Thursday - Friday, with some flexibility.

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: Part Time Employee
FLSA: Nonexempt
Job Function: Part Time Employee
Job Family: Part Time Employee
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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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Equal Employment Opportunity

Indiana University is an equal opportunity employer and provider of ADA services and prohibits discrimination in hiring. See Indiana University Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information .

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