Intermediate Liaison Officer, Student Recruitment - Ottawa, Canada - University of Ottawa

University of Ottawa

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Ottawa, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

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Job Type:Employee

Duration in Months **(for fixed-term jobs):
N/A

Job Family:

Student Recruitment

# of Open Positions:

1

Faculty/Service - Department:

Marketing and Communications, Faculty of Science

Campus:

Main Campus

Union Affiliation:

SSUO

Date Posted:

May 16, 2024

Closing Date:

May 27, 2024

Note:
Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the Posting End Date above

Hours per week:

35

Salary Grade:

SSUO Grade 10

Salary Range:

$77, $98,070.00

About the Faculty of Science:

Welcome to the Faculty of Science, a great place to learn, to explore, to question, to discover — opening your mind and pushing boundaries.

It's an exciting time to be part of a rewarding career in life sciences, natural sciences and mathematics.

You will have access to world-class facilities, including our Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Complex, our extensive Biosciences Complex and our cutting-edge Advanced Research Complex, that are the envy of many universities.

We have strong links with a multitude of government and private research centres, providing countless opportunities and experiences.

We have become a true centre of excellence, earning recognition across Canada and abroad for our prowess in teaching and in our laboratories, where our researchers are addressing some of the most important and relevant scientific questions of our time.

Our past is a testimonial to our passion, so will be our future. Will you be part of it?

Position Purpose

Reporting to the Manager, Communications and Marketing, the incumbent will contribute to the development and growth of the sector by conceptualizing and executing liaison and recruitment activities which project a positive image of the sector in order to maximize outreach and attract a high caliber of students.

Organize and lead promotional and recruitment events and campaigns, generate web content and develop communication plans to project a positive image, promote the brand and increase the visibility of the sector.

Act as resource person to employees of the sector on inquires related to communications to ensure compliance with established policies and standards.

In this role, your responsibilities will include:

Liaison Activities: Plan and coordinate visits with future students, parents, and guidance counsellors to promote programs, achievements, and ongoing activities of the faculty and/or the university. Act as a resource person for inquiries pertaining to program requirements and university services with the objective of increasing the visibility and appeal of the program for future students.

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Events Management:Conceptualize and execute events for student recruitment and other special events in order to project a positive image of the faculty and/or the university. To this end, form and chair event planning committees, identify elements and timelines, monitor and communicate progress. Develop event budgets and ensure that all activities take place within budget limitations.
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Trends and Needs Analysis:Initiate and execute market research studies and analyze results to identify priorities and critical paths for all recruitment and liaison activities and to recommend new initiatives.
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Communications: Develop and execute an annual communications plan that supports the sector's communications needs for various internal and external target audiences, contributing to the strategic plan and the brand of the sector. To this end, write content for annual reports, news bulletins, brochures, speeches, web, social media and press releases and coordinate translation.
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Marketing:Develop and implement marketing strategies for the sector contributing to the corporate marketing and communications plan. To this end, collaborate with graphic designers and photography and printing resources in the production of marketing material to promote the sector to future students while ensuring compliance with graphic standards.

What you will bring:

Knowledge of communications principles normally acquired through a postsecondary degree in a related discipline or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
Minimum 3 years of demonstrated experience in a similar role.
Experience in event planning and organization.
Experience managing projects.
Strong public relations, interpersonal and communication skills.
Knowledge of marketing and communications strategies and experience in developing and executing plans.
Ability to work on a flexible schedule to meet operational requirements.
Experience giving presentations to large groups in both official languages.
Strong organizational skills.
Ability and availability to occasionally travel outside of the city to facilitate recruitment activities, and to work outside of normal office hours.

Bilingualism