The Campus Communications Assistant provides direct support to the Chancellor’s Office and the Marketing Department by coordinating internal and external communications, assisting with events, and ensuring consistent messaging that reflects Ivy Tech’s mission and values. This role serves as a central point of contact for campus communications, supporting both executive-level priorities and marketing initiatives as well as providing administrative support to both offices and the Chancellor’s cabinet as needed.

Pay Range: $20-$22 per hour

Schedule: Monday-Friday 40 hours per week, some evenings and/or weekends may be required for special events.

Location: This position is primarily located in East Chicago but frequent travel to Gary and Crown Point will be required

Major Responsibilities:

• Serve as the point of contact for the Chancellor’s office and Marketing Department for both internal and external communication. In the absence of the Chancellor, refer communications to appropriate channels as needed.

• Provide primary administrative support for the Chancellor, Campus Board of Trustees, and Director of Digital Marketing and Social Media. May also provide secondary administrative support to members of the Chancellor’s cabinet.

• Assist with scheduling, note taking, and preparing materials for Campus Board of Trustees meetings. Coordinate directly with board members for meetings, events, and to share relevant information.

• Draft, edit, and distribute communications on behalf of the Chancellor’s Office and Marketing Department.

• Assist the Marketing Department with developing content for social media, including taking photos/videos during events.

• Serve as a liaison between the Chancellor’s Office and Marketing to ensure consistent branding and messaging.

• Create and follow through with purchase requisitions for department and campus needs, including catering and food purchases.

• Maintain strict confidentiality when handling sensitive information.

• The above list of duties is not to be construed as an exhaustive list. Other duties logically associated with the position may be assigned.

Benefits Offered:

• No waiting period to enroll in benefits.

• Employer contribution to retirement plan.

• Excellent benefits, including voluntary benefits: medical, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance, spouse/child life insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance, identity theft protection, accidental injury and illness, and more!

• Paid time off: vacation, sick, volunteer, bereavement.

• Paid holidays: 9 days plus winter break between December 25th and January 1st.

• Free tuition at any Ivy Tech location for employee, spouse, and qualifying dependents.

• Full time employees qualify for tuition assistance for higher education opportunities.

• Professional Development opportunities.

Education, Experience And Other Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required, Associates degree preferred

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in administrative support roles, customer service, or related field

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to maintain professionalism and confidentiality

• Experience with Microsoft Office and Google Suite strongly preferred

Selected candidate for employment will be subject to pre-employment background checks, including criminal history check, and any offer of employment will be contingent upon that outcome.

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.

Job ID: JR0000106681