Job Summary
This internship, based within the Faculty Outreach team in UITS Digital Education Programs and Initiatives (DEPI), will provide hands-on experience producing content for Learning Technologies (LT) communication and outreach vehicles like The Connected Professor.
The intern will be involved in working with UITS staff and collaborators to highlight teaching with technology in ways that increase student engagement and student success.
In addition to considerable writing opportunities, the intern is welcome to explore other forms of digital storytelling and media creation.
Department-Specific Responsibilities
- Develops solid working relationships with UITS staff and collaborators
- Interviews and highlights faculty innovators
- Composes written and visual content for web-based story features
- Proposes strategies to increase audiences for LT communication vehicles
- Assists in developing marketing materials that enhance LT's visibility
Qualifications
EDUCATION
Required
Currently enrolled as an Indiana University undergraduate or graduate student with a strong interest in using technology in a teaching and learning context
Preferred
Coursework in English, communications, journalism, marketing, public relations, or related field
SKILLS
Required
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
- Working knowledge of Microsoft 365 applications for communication and collaboration
- Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills
- Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
- Highly motivated and able to work independently
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. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.
Additional Information
This IT communications / faculty engagement opportunity is open to both undergraduate and graduate students and is particularly geared towards applicants looking for public-facing writing and editorial experience.
Work Location
Bloomington, Indiana
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 : Part Time Employee
FLSA : Nonexempt
Job Function : Part Time Employee
Job Family : Part Time Student Employee
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