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Director of Strategic Communications (Communications Leader)

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Posted : Friday, July 19, 2024 10:53 PM

Special Instructions Summary For best consideration, please apply by October 8, 2023.
Department KINSEY INSTITUTE (BL-KINS-IUBLA) Department Information Since its founding in 1947, the Kinsey Institute at Indiana University has been the premier research institute on human sexuality and relationships and a trusted source for evidence-based information on critical issues in sex, sexuality, relationships, gender, and reproduction.
The Kinsey Institute's mission is to foster and promote a greater understanding of human sexuality and relationships through research, outreach, education, and historical preservation.
A celebrated institution at Indiana University, the Kinsey Institute's interdisciplinary research program includes multiple laboratories and centers that integrate scholarly fields across the social and behavioral sciences.
The Kinsey Institute Library & Special Collections encompass millions of items spanning over 2,000 years of human history and are a destination research collection for scholars and students.
Kinsey Institute outreach includes traveling art exhibitions, public lectures, and a continuing education program.
Job Summary Department Specific Responsibilities Oversees and directs communications for Kinsey Institute, by creating and carrying out strategic communication plans and related activities that promote the institute's groundbreaking advancements in research, collections, and education.
Develops and evaluates new strategies to advance Kinsey Institute's brand and strengthen its reputation as an international leader based on data and insights.
Works closely with Kinsey Institute leadership and University Communications & Marketing to set communications and marketing goals and objectives in paid, earned, and owned media.
Assists in the development and execution of crisis communications and emerging issues management communications.
Collaborates with the Kinsey Institute's Director of Development and IU Foundation partners to create communications and campaigns supporting fundraising efforts.
Supervises Kinsey Institute online properties, social media accounts, newsletters, and external communications.
Manage media training and effective storytelling for Kinsey Institute researchers, librarians, and curators.
Coordinates media placement of Kinsey Institute research findings and faculty experts, with both local venues involving IU students and community members and with national/international press.
Actively contributes to a professionally rigorous, scientifically inquisitive, and non-judgmental working environment.
In collaboration with University Communications & Marketing, formulate, assess, and implement strategic communications plans that range from fundamental to intricate in nature in order to advance the achievement of established data-driven goals and objectives.
Refines and optimizes standards and processes to ensure productivity, quality, transparency, and stakeholder satisfaction.
Ensures compliance with Indiana University brand standards.
Performs other related duties as needed.
General Responsibilities Directs operations for the marketing and communications function by providing oversight and direction within a department, large multi-faceted department, or multiple departments.
Hires, trains, evaluates, coaches, assigns work, sets goals and objectives, determines staffing needs, and directs the work of a team of Communications Generalists and/or Communications Assistants.
Manages relationships with various internal and external stakeholders; determines communications needs, projects, and programs to align with objectives and goals and manages processes such as the development of communications timelines related to such initiatives.
Reviews drafts of communications and projects and coaches on grammar, tone, branding guidelines, formatting, and other elements that may affect the perception of messaging or reputation of the department.
Responds to escalated and complex inquiries and requests and explains policies, procedures, and context of communications.
Assists in budget planning and administration for communications initiatives, including expenditures, revenue projections, and program costs.
Monitors industry trends and best practices, makes process and operational and strategic recommendations to manager, and assists in implementing recommendations to optimize operations and progress toward objectives.
Ensures campaigns and initiatives are integrated, cohesive, compelling, effective, consistent across platforms, and deliver a strong ROI May provide guidance to lower-level Communications Leaders.
Qualifications Combinations of related education and experience may be considered.
Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience.
Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.
EDUCATION Required Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, English, public relations, or related field WORK EXPERIENCE Required 4 years in relevant field 1 year of management experience in relevant field Preferred 5 years in relevant field Experience working in close collaboration with creative and content teams Commitment to learning about human sexuality and intimate relationships, including general knowledge around sexual and gender diversity Demonstrates proficiency in collaborating with local, national, and international press SKILLS Required Proficient communication skills Maintains a high degree of professionalism Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills Demonstrates a high commitment to quality Excellent organizational skills Excellent collaboration and team building skills Effectively coaches and delivers constructive feedback Instills commitment to organizational goals Demonstrates excellent judgment and decision making skills Effective conflict management skills Builds and manages effective teams Maintains confidentiality Preferred Demonstrates comfort discussing scientific findings related to sex and sexuality, and being in the presence of erotic art and materials Excellent organizational skills Good judgment for identifying and prioritizing communications and marketing opportunities Experience in crisis communications Proficiency in cultivating and sustaining relationships with diverse media outlets 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 and the campus, and occasionally attending public-facing events on campus and in the community.
The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.
Work Location Bloomington, Indiana This position is eligible to work a hybrid schedule (mix between remote and in-person work), subject to change in the future based on university policy and business needs.
Advertised Salary $75,000-$90,000 per year based on experience Benefits Overview For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including: Multiple plan options for medical insurance Dental insurance Health Savings Account with generous IU contribution Life insurance, LTD, and AD&D options Base retirement plan contribution from IU, subject to vesting Additional supplemental retirement plan options Tuition benefit for IU classes 10 paid holidays per year Generous Paid Time Off Paid Parental Leave Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Learn more about our benefits by reviewing our online Benefits Brochure.
Job Classification Career Level: Sr.
Operational FLSA: Exempt Job Function: Marketing & Communications Job Family: Communications Generalist Click here to learn more about Indiana University's Job Framework.
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.
If you wish to include a cover letter, you may include it with your resume when uploading attachments.
Equal Employment Opportunity Indiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual qualifications.
Indiana University prohibits discrimination based on age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status.
Indiana University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admission, as required by Title IX.
Questions or complaints regarding Title IX may be referred to the U.
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Department of Education Office for Civil Rights or the university Title IX Coordinator.
See Indiana University’s Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information.
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• Location : Bloomington, IN

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