Part-Time Student Copywriter, Communications and Marketing, Office of Student Life

OFFICE OF STUDENT LIFE ADMIN (BL-DSAA-IUBLA)


Department Information


The Office of Student Life is focused on building a strong foundation to ensure every student's Indiana University experience is positive, safe, healthy, and meaningful. The Office of Student Life staff and multiple departments aim to help students navigate their time at IU, providing the tools they need to be successful in school and after graduation. Students are our priority, and their health, safety, and overall well-being are our core mission.


Real marketing challenges deserve real marketing solutions. That's where you come in.


A job with Student Life Communications and Marketing provides students the opportunity to work in an agency-like atmosphere where creative problem-solving and collaboration with colleagues lead to the development of effective strategies to build awareness, engagement, and action from target audiences. All Student Life Communications and Marketing staff will contribute to the creation, implementation, and assessment of various marketing and communications initiatives.


Job Summary

• Writes effective copy based on goals of a project, audience, and other factors, using the appropriate tone and word choice.
• Develops copy for various platforms (websites, social media, advertising, calendars, etc.) in a timely manner.
• Reviews and rewrites copy on many platforms to ensure writing is more effective, brief when necessary, and without mistakes (spelling, grammar, punctuation, accuracy of information, etc.).
• Doublechecks copy on projects before they are launched.
• Collaborates with graphic designers to effectively blend copy and design into effective marketing and communications.
• Writes and sets up email newsletters on the Salesforce Marketing Cloud platform.
• Writes longer-form articles and blog posts.
• Manages websites, signage, social media captions, videos and closed captioning, ad brochures, and more.
• Works closely with graphic designers, photographers, videographers, social media coordinators, and campus partners to create these necessary campaigns.
• Works closely with various members of the marketing team and professional staff/clients from around the Office of Student Life.

Qualifications


EDUCATION


Required

• Currently enrolled as a student with Indiana University

SKILLS


Required

• Experience writing/editing on various platforms or for a college course
• Fine attention to detail
• Professionalism, dependability, and respect for others
• Exceptional decision-making skills and autonomy
• Exceptional written and communication skills
• Perform well in a team-oriented, collaborative atmosphere
• Strong sense of curiosity and creativity
• Motivated individual: strives for ongoing improvement and is passionate about learning
• Ability to receive constructive criticism to improve skillset

Preferred

• Understanding of effective marketing tactics
• Experience with email platforms (Salesforce, etc.) and/or web content management systems

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. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.

Additional Information


This position is Work-study eligible.

The Office of Student Life is committed to building students build career readiness and workforce skills. Student employment offers practical experience to apply learning, build real-world skills, and develop competencies valued by employers. Each role supports National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) Career Competencies, with emphasis on those most relevant to the position:

• Career and Self-Development
• Communication
• Critical Thinking
• Leadership
• Professionalism
• Teamwork
• Technology

These are transferable workforce skills you can add to your resume and use in any career path.


Work Location


Bloomington, Indiana.

This is an in-person position.

Advertised Salary


$15.00 per hour

Work Hours


10-12 hours per week, flexible schedule based on availability

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 Student 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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