Gerald L. Bepko Student Internship Program
2009-2010
Communications Office Intern
(2 Internships available)
Description of project:
The interns will assist with student outreach and marketing of UITS services. Will assist in the coordination of a UITS IT ambassador-type program
currently being formulated. The interns. responsibilities will be to advise the Communications Office and the extended UITS communications team on
messages, media, and events designed for student audiences at the University; to develop and market information programs targeted to students; and to
provide coordination of select teams to assist with these duties. As part of this effort the interns will assist in identifying key messages and
strategies to communicate to students. The interns will also be involved in research on new (or expanded) ways for communicating to students. As part
of this project, the interns will have an opportunity to work with all members of the Communications Office, especially those on the University
Communications Team, as well as with a variety of subject matter experts within UITS.
The internships described above could also be suitable for other units as well, especially units with large student user bases, with a view to developing a group of student ambassadors across UITS, whose work is coordinated by the Communications Office and who also benefit from engagement with subject matter expertise within the divisions.
Rationale:
Each year the UITS user surveys suggest a great many students are not aware of the information technology services available to them on their
campuses. In addition, .Empowering People. IU.s strategic plan for information technology charges the Communications Office with implementing action
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The internships will be valuable to students seeking careers in technical communications, marketing, or public relations in the broad field of information technology.
Relevant Academic Programs and Schools (IUB and IUPUI):
These internships would be appropriate for students at IUPUI and IUB with backgrounds or interest in marketing, communications, graphic design,
public relations, and/or fund-raising to conduct research, to coordinate student outreach teams, and to assist with communications that build student
awareness in IU's IT services.
Juniors and seniors in the following programs will be targeted: Graphic Design and/or New Media (IUPUI - Herron School of Art and Design; IUB - Henry Radford Hope School of Fine Arts; Both campuses . School of Informatics); Marketing (Kelley School of Business), Journalism, Communication Studies (School of Liberal Arts at IUPUI); College of Arts and Sciences (IUB)
Recruitment Strategy:
In addition to targeting these academic programs, recruitment will also be through UITS Human Resources Office, the Office of Student Life and
Diversity Programs, the IUB and IUPUI Placement Offices, direct communication to academic units, and various student groups.
Project Supervisor: Charles Rondot
Home Campus:Bloomington and Indianapolis (one on each campus)
Applicants should submit a cover letter indicating "Communications Office Intern", resume including skills relevant to project requirements, and letter of recommendation from a professor supporting your application, to:
Human Resources Coordinator
University Information Technology Services
535 W. Michigan St., IT 325
Indianapolis, IN 46202-5157
niarchos@iupui.edu
