Communications Associate - Edmonton, Canada - University of Alberta

University of Alberta

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Edmonton, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

College of Social Sciences and Humanities Dean's Office:

Competition No.

Posting Date

Aug 04, 2023

Closing Date

Aug 16, 2023

Position Type

Full Time - Operating Funded

Salary Range

$55,212 to $75,685 per year

Grade

Hours

35
This position is a part of the Non-Academic Staff Association (NASA).

This position has a term length of 1 year and 1 month from date of hire and offers a comprehensive benefits package which can be viewed on our Benefits Overview page.

Location

This role is hybrid with a mix of remote and in-person, with on-site work taking place at North Campus, Edmonton.

Working for the University of Alberta

The University of Alberta acknowledges that we are located on Treaty 6 territory, and respects the histories, languages and cultures of First Nations, Métis, Inuit and all First Peoples of Canada, whose presence continues to enrich our vibrant community._

The University of Alberta is teeming with change makers, community builders, and world shapers who lead with purpose each and every day.

We are home to more than 40,000 students in 200+ undergraduate and 500+ graduate programs, over 13,000 faculty and staff, 260,000 alumni worldwide and have been recognized as one of Canada's Greenest Employers for over a decade.

Your work will have a meaningful influence on a fascinating cross section of people—from our students and stakeholders, to our renowned researchers and innovators who are quite literally curing diseases, making discoveries and generating solutions that make the world healthier, safer, stronger, and more just.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Senior Partner and supporting the Faculty Partners, with a focus on the Faculty of Law, the Communications Associate in the partnerships portfolio will both lead and support the development and execution of communications and marketing plans for projects and initiatives for the College of Social Sciences and Humanities.

This is your opportunity to lead new strategies and grow your professional strengths while doing work that matters. You see connections and opportunities for integrating communications efforts, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Both a strategist and a team player, you see connections and opportunities for integrating communications efforts across units and portfolios.

Duties

Writing stories for faculties and the College
Elevating the profile of the College
Plans, coordinates, and implements communication and marketing programs/services, contributing to the delivery of integrated communications, marketing, digital and creative services to internal and external audiences.
Significant handson communication duties with targeted marketing and communications planning.
Works with client areas to identify and document client requirements. Collaborates with clients and team members on the development of projects, project scoping and planning.
Drafts and contributes to communications and marketing plans for specific initiatives, programs or audiences.
Executes communication plans and tactics and provides KPI reports to stakeholders under the general supervision of senior staff.
Contributes to editorial planning for specific channels and audiences by completing audience and channel research, soliciting and generating content, assessing performance and providing recommendations related to trends and best practices.
Represents area on university committees and working groups.
Anticipates client/stakeholder needs and proactively addresses concerns.
Provides advice, information and technical interpretation on complex technical matters in a manner that can be easily understood by clients/stakeholders who do not share the same technical background. Creates a common understanding of a deficiency, service gap or inefficiency with clients and/or stakeholders.
Develops and manages strong stakeholder relationships through effective communication and client service to ensure deliverables are met. This includes stewarding strategic partnerships and informationsharing.
Writes material for targeted audiences across a variety of channels.
A commitment to advancing equity, diversity, and inclusivity throughout your work is essential.

Minimum Qualifications

A diploma in a related field is required; degree preferred.
Three to five years of progressive communications and marketing experience within a complex, multistakeholder organization.
Ability to translate strategic priorities into actionable communications and marketing plans.
Ability to balance competing priorities and meet and manage client expectations.
Solid understanding of editorial strategy, internal communications, issues management, and social media management.
Ability to identify target audience preferences and build content to meet them.
Experience in project management

Preferred Qualifications