Communications Officer

Date Posted: 10/04/2022
Req ID: 27645
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science
Department: Dept of Mathematics
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Position Number: 00053111

Description:

About us:

The Faculty of Arts & Science is the heart of Canada’s leading university and one of the most comprehensive and diverse academic divisions in the world. The strength of Arts & Science derives from our combined teaching and research excellence in the humanities, sciences and social sciences across 29 departments, seven colleges and 46 interdisciplinary centres, institutes and programs.

We can only realize our mission with the dedication and excellence of engaged staff and faculty. The diversity of opportunities and perspectives within the Faculty reflect the local and global landscape and the need for curiosity, innovative thinking and collaboration. At Arts & Science, we take pride in our legacy of innovation and discovery that has changed the way we think about the world.

Your opportunity:

The Department of Mathematics is consistently ranked as one of the best in Canada. As a part of the University of Toronto, our faculty comprise a unique blend of established intellectuals and early-career researchers. Our department members include numerous award-winning faculty with outstanding accomplishments and leading research within a field that requires critical thinkers who analyze, assess and problem solve.

Under the direction of the Department Manager and the Chair of the Department, this role is responsible for providing strategic communications and supporting new engagement strategies and activities to promote faculty awards, honours, and academic programs to internal community members (students, faculty, staff) as well as alumni and the University community. This involves working with information including reports, data analysis, extensive research and writing clear and compelling news pieces and social media content. The role will create and support strategic alumni and development communication tools including new and innovative social media initiatives, among others. This positionleads writing and editing reports and stories of the highest quality and accuracy for both print and digital media.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Implementing digital communication plans across a broad range of marketing/communication channels
• Building and strengthening relationships with stakeholders and partners of strategic importance
• Analyzing metrics to identify trends
• Producing promotional and outreach materials
• Ensuring the consistency of appearance amongst digital assets
• Advising on strategies to align websites with marketing/communication objectives
• Customizing website according to objectives or user feedback
• Implementing social media campaigns

Essential Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or acceptable combination of equivalent experience.
• Minimum four (4) years of recent and relevant experience in marketing, communications or public relations in an academic or not-for-profit sector.
• Experience working with social media platforms (e.g. Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Tiktok) to engage with a wide auidance
• Experience with content creation, visual layout, brand identity and messaging
• Experience with creating and implementing marketing plans to promote programs, events and/or initiatives that support strategic objectives
• Experience providing advice and guidance on best practices in communications on digital platforms
• Experience managing, creating and editing content (brochures, newsletters, websites, intranets and/or handbooks)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), web content management software, web programming in HTML, CSS and PHP, and design software including Adobe Creative Suite or similar tools
• Excellent attention to detail and solid copyediting and proofreading skills
• Understanding the needs and sensitivities of different audiences and adapting appropriate writing style and content
• Ability to maintain a broad perspective; strong communication and interpersonal skills with an ability to foster and maintain effective relationships with all levels of faculty, staff, and senior administration

To be successful in this role you will be:

• Adaptable
• Communicator
• Meticulous
• Multi-tasker
• Organized
• Problem solver
• Resourceful
• Team player

Closing Date: 10/13/2022, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: USW
Appointment Type: Budget – Continuing
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:
USW Pay Band 11 — $67,659 with an annual step progression to a maximum of $86,523. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.
Job Category: Communication/Media/Public Relations
Recruiter: Alison MacKenzie

Lived Experience Statement
Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.