Indiana University
Part-Time Student Entrepreneurship Ambassador - Content Writer, IU Innovates
Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana, United States, 47401
Department
Find out exactly what skills, experience, and qualifications you will need to succeed in this role before applying below.
VP UNIVERSITY RELATIONS OFFICE (UA-VPUR-IUBLA)
Department Information
Indiana University (IU) Innovates serves as a front door for IU entrepreneurs and aspiring entrepreneurs to access the programs, people, departments, and resources that support students, faculty, and staff who wish to start companies, commercialize innovation, and/or explore entrepreneurship activities.
The entrepreneurship ambassadors are responsible for creating content for other students and for the university community at large that promotes IU Innovates, affiliated programming, and entrepreneurial activity on campus in general, and informs current IU entrepreneurs of events, available resources, and opportunities. The ambassadors help to further the mission of IU Innovates to advance IU entrepreneurs, and are part of IU Innovates' broader outreach strategy.
As the content writer, you will be responsible for writing engaging stories, summaries, and notifications that will be used in flyers, social media posts, and a weekly newsletter, among other outlets.
Job Summary
Creates written content for the purpose of promoting events, opportunities, and resources related to IU Innovates in particular and to entrepreneurship in general in Bloomington, Indiana.Provides written pieces showcasing the work of entrepreneurs at IU, including the clients of the Sparklab incubation program.Plans and coordinates the release of written content within a newsletter, under the direction of the Incubation Program Manager.Attends weekly meetings and coordinates with other Entrepreneurship Ambassadors, as well as the Incubation Program Manager and Entrepreneurship Program Manager, to create and release content in a cohesive, regular way as part of IU Innovates' broader outreach strategy.Leads by example as an ambassador and connector for IU's entrepreneurship community, staffing the space, providing a welcoming experience to the network of people and resources that make up IU's entrepreneurial ecosystem.Serves as a first point of contact and informational resource to all faculty, staff, students and visitors regarding the IU Innovates program.Performs administrative duties as needed in support of the IU Innovates program.Provides administrative support to executives, exercising confidentiality, tact and diplomacy.Utilizes business software applications to prepare correspondence, reports, presentations, agendas, etc.Receives, screens, and directs incoming visitors and inquiries promptly, courteously, and accurately.
Qualifications
EDUCATION
RequiredCurrently enrolled as a student at Indiana University.WORK EXPERIENCE
PreferredExperience with community-building, mentoring, or customer service environment.Experience with content writing.Experience as a member of IU Innovates or other student entrepreneurship experience.SKILLS
RequiredPossesses excellent communication skills.Coordinates well with all stakeholders in all settings.Ability to work independently and meet weekly deadlines.PreferredFamiliarity with entrepreneurship.
Working Conditions / Demands
This position is very active and requires moving about the workspace and ascending/descending stairs or ladders. The role frequently moves objects that weigh up to 50 pounds. The role requires the ability to position self to move at lower levels. The role requires the ability to detect items in close proximity as well as far away; discern between colors; detect objects in peripheral space; discern items in detail; and to have good depth perception. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.
Additional Information
The person in this position must be available to work shifts that are usually between 2-5 hours, totaling 6-15 hours per week scheduled primarily during building hours.
There will also be events that will occasionally need to be staffed. Schedule will vary week to week.
Work Location
Bloomington, Indiana
Von Lee Building
517 East Kirkwood Avenue
Advertised Salary
$15.00 per hour
Work Hours
Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm.
Benefits Overview
For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:Multiple plan options for medical insuranceDental insuranceHealth Savings Account with generous IU contributionLife insurance, LTD, and AD&D optionsBase retirement plan contribution from IU, subject to vestingAdditional supplemental retirement plan optionsTuition benefit for IU classes10 paid holidays per yearGenerous Paid Time OffPaid Parental LeaveEmployee 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 EmployeeClick 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.S. 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.
Campus Safety and Security
The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, containing policy statements, crime and fire statistics for all Indiana University campuses, is available online. You may also request a physical copy by emailing IU Public Safety at iups@iu.edu or by visiting IUPD.
Contact Us
Request SupportTelephone: 812-856-1234
Find out exactly what skills, experience, and qualifications you will need to succeed in this role before applying below.
VP UNIVERSITY RELATIONS OFFICE (UA-VPUR-IUBLA)
Department Information
Indiana University (IU) Innovates serves as a front door for IU entrepreneurs and aspiring entrepreneurs to access the programs, people, departments, and resources that support students, faculty, and staff who wish to start companies, commercialize innovation, and/or explore entrepreneurship activities.
The entrepreneurship ambassadors are responsible for creating content for other students and for the university community at large that promotes IU Innovates, affiliated programming, and entrepreneurial activity on campus in general, and informs current IU entrepreneurs of events, available resources, and opportunities. The ambassadors help to further the mission of IU Innovates to advance IU entrepreneurs, and are part of IU Innovates' broader outreach strategy.
As the content writer, you will be responsible for writing engaging stories, summaries, and notifications that will be used in flyers, social media posts, and a weekly newsletter, among other outlets.
Job Summary
Creates written content for the purpose of promoting events, opportunities, and resources related to IU Innovates in particular and to entrepreneurship in general in Bloomington, Indiana.Provides written pieces showcasing the work of entrepreneurs at IU, including the clients of the Sparklab incubation program.Plans and coordinates the release of written content within a newsletter, under the direction of the Incubation Program Manager.Attends weekly meetings and coordinates with other Entrepreneurship Ambassadors, as well as the Incubation Program Manager and Entrepreneurship Program Manager, to create and release content in a cohesive, regular way as part of IU Innovates' broader outreach strategy.Leads by example as an ambassador and connector for IU's entrepreneurship community, staffing the space, providing a welcoming experience to the network of people and resources that make up IU's entrepreneurial ecosystem.Serves as a first point of contact and informational resource to all faculty, staff, students and visitors regarding the IU Innovates program.Performs administrative duties as needed in support of the IU Innovates program.Provides administrative support to executives, exercising confidentiality, tact and diplomacy.Utilizes business software applications to prepare correspondence, reports, presentations, agendas, etc.Receives, screens, and directs incoming visitors and inquiries promptly, courteously, and accurately.
Qualifications
EDUCATION
RequiredCurrently enrolled as a student at Indiana University.WORK EXPERIENCE
PreferredExperience with community-building, mentoring, or customer service environment.Experience with content writing.Experience as a member of IU Innovates or other student entrepreneurship experience.SKILLS
RequiredPossesses excellent communication skills.Coordinates well with all stakeholders in all settings.Ability to work independently and meet weekly deadlines.PreferredFamiliarity with entrepreneurship.
Working Conditions / Demands
This position is very active and requires moving about the workspace and ascending/descending stairs or ladders. The role frequently moves objects that weigh up to 50 pounds. The role requires the ability to position self to move at lower levels. The role requires the ability to detect items in close proximity as well as far away; discern between colors; detect objects in peripheral space; discern items in detail; and to have good depth perception. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.
Additional Information
The person in this position must be available to work shifts that are usually between 2-5 hours, totaling 6-15 hours per week scheduled primarily during building hours.
There will also be events that will occasionally need to be staffed. Schedule will vary week to week.
Work Location
Bloomington, Indiana
Von Lee Building
517 East Kirkwood Avenue
Advertised Salary
$15.00 per hour
Work Hours
Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm.
Benefits Overview
For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:Multiple plan options for medical insuranceDental insuranceHealth Savings Account with generous IU contributionLife insurance, LTD, and AD&D optionsBase retirement plan contribution from IU, subject to vestingAdditional supplemental retirement plan optionsTuition benefit for IU classes10 paid holidays per yearGenerous Paid Time OffPaid Parental LeaveEmployee 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 EmployeeClick 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.S. 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.
Campus Safety and Security
The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, containing policy statements, crime and fire statistics for all Indiana University campuses, is available online. You may also request a physical copy by emailing IU Public Safety at iups@iu.edu or by visiting IUPD.
Contact Us
Request SupportTelephone: 812-856-1234