Marketing and Communications Specialist

Who We Are:
We are a diverse open-access college that fuels Indiana’s economy through excellence in teaching and proactive engagement with industry and community partners, embedded in a culture of innovation that empowers all students to learn and succeed. We are “higher education at the speed of life!”

Our Values:
• Empathy: We stand without students, partners, and communities.
• Integrity: We treat all with dignity and respect.
• Accountability: We deliver on our commitments.
• Agility: We innovate, iterate, and transform.
• Connectivity: We connect with partners to strengthen communities and ensure student success for all.

The Position:
At the direction of the Executive Director of Marketing and Communications for Ivy Tech Community College’s Indianapolis campus, this position supports marketing and communications functions as they relate to the overall list of projects and client requests, regarding managing “traffic” and production, as well as graphic design.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for fielding and assigning requests, managing deadlines, and delivering final
products.
• Acts as the main point of contact (and training) for project management software
• Works with agency partners, external vendors, and internal staff/faculty
• Assists with the development, ordering, organization, and reservation system for campus marketing and communications collateral

Position Requirements:

• Ability to multitask, organize and collaborate

• Ability to juggle a wide variety of requests from clients with competing deadlines and limited resources
• Strong decision-making and prioritization are essential
• Requires significant collaboration and excellent people management skills

Position Preferences/Ideal Experience:

• Time management, an eye for detail, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to take initiative and meet deadlines on time with accuracy
• Strong attention to detail, critical thinking, problem-solving
• Experience in content development, design,
• Exhibits resourcefulness and creativity
• Must possess working knowledge of marketing, media, and public relations concepts

The following is not to be construed as an exhaustive list. Other duties logically associated with this position may be assigned. All responsibilities will be conducted within the parameters of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), other applicable regulatory requirements, and professional standards.

Education:

• Associate degree in Journalism, Communications, Public Relations, Design, Marketing, or a related field, or three to five years of relevant work experience

Must demonstrate ability to promote an inclusive environment that reflects the broad diversity and backgrounds represented by our students and employees and which every individual feels respected and valued.

Starting Salary Range: $50,000

Classification:  E1 (exempt)

Ivy Tech Community College is an accredited, equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age or veteran status. As required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Ivy Tech Community College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, including sexual harassment in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admissions. Questions specific to Title IX may be referred to the College’s Title IX Coordinator or to the US Department of Education Office of Civil Rights.