Part-time Communications Specialist Graphic and Web Design, Center for Rural Engagement

Department

CENTER FOR RURAL ENGAGEMENT (BL-CFRE-IUBLA)

Department Information

The Indiana University (IU) Center for Rural Engagement improves the lives of Hoosiers through collaborative initiatives that discover and deploy scalable and flexible solutions to common challenges facing rural communities. Working in full-spectrum community innovation through research, community-engaged teaching, and student service, the center builds vision, harnesses assets, and cultivates sustainable leadership structures within the communities with which it engages to ensure long-term success.

Job Summary

Design and produce brand-aligned print and digital communications, including publications, promotional materials, social media assets, reports, and presentations.Build, update, and maintain webpages using university content management systems, applying principles of responsive design, accessibility, visual hierarchy, and intuitive user experience.Provide photography, photo editing, and audio/video production for campaigns and events while maintaining a library of reusable design templates and digital assets.Manage production of multiple design and web projects simultaneously, preparing print and digital assets and coordinating with internal and external production partners as needed.Partner with communications staff, faculty, and community stakeholders to translate strategic objectives into engaging visual concepts.May provide project guidance to student employees.May provide project-specific guidance to student employees or other communications contributors.Qualifications

EDUCATION

Required

Bachelors degree in graphic design, visual communications, communications, marketing, web design, or a related fieldLICENSES AND CERTIFICATES

Required

Valid drivers license with the ability to be insured by Indiana UniversitySKILLS

Required

Proficient communication skillsMaintains a high degree of professionalismDemonstrates time management and priority-setting skillsDemonstrates a high commitment to qualityPossesses flexibility to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environmentSeeks to acquire knowledge in the area of specialtyDemonstrates a high level of accuracyHighly thorough and dependableAbility to solve problemsPreferred

Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and visual design principles across multi-channel environmentsWorking knowledge of web content management systems, basic HTML/CSS, accessible design principlesHands-on experience in photography and audio/video productionWorking 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 accommodation.

Work Location

Bloomington, Indiana

Advertised Salary

$30.00 per hour

All hourly hires are eligible for a $0.50 raise for each academic semester (Fall/Spring) that they continue with the Center for Rural Engagement (CRE) in their position.

Work Hours

15-20 hours per week

Benefits Overview

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

Comprehensive medical and dental insuranceHealth savings account with generous IU contributionsHealthcare and dependent care flexible spending accountsBasic group life insurance paid by IUVoluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insuranceBase retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vestingVoluntary supplemental retirement plan optionsTuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each yearGenerous paid time off plansPaid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer eventsEmployee 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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Skills:
Adobe Creative Suite, Audio Editing, Audiovisual, CSS (Cascading Style Sheet), Campaigns, Communication Skills, Content Management Systems (CMS), Dental Insurance, Driver's License, Employee Orientation, Establish Priorities, Flexible Spending Accounts, Graphic Design, HTML (HyperText Markup Language), Health Insurance, Healthcare, Leadership, Multitasking, Office Equipment, Online Marketing, Photography, Problem Solving Skills, Production Management, Publications, Retirement Plan, Social Media, Student Services, Team Player, Time Management, Training/Teaching, User Interface/Experience (UI/UX), Video Editing, Video Production, Visual Communication, Web Content Management System (WCMS), Web Design, Website Management

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