Communication Officer - Toronto, Canada - University of Toronto

University of Toronto

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Toronto, Canada

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Description

Date Posted:05/13/2024

Req ID: 37271

Faculty/Division:
Faculty of Arts & Science

Department:
Dept of Psychology

Campus:
St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Position Number:

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.

Established in 1927, the Department of Psychology has for more than a century been a top choice for those pursuing a career in psychological research.

The combined expertise of our faculty spans all major areas of psychology and reflects a wide range of approaches to the study of mind, brain and behaviour.

Our department comprises a diverse and internationally recognized faculty, first-rate laboratory facilities and a tradition of cutting-edge, collaborative research in an inspiring intellectual atmosphere.

Your opportunity:

Reporting to the Department Manager, the Communication Officer implements a robust, clear, and focused departmental digital communication strategy across a broad range of communication channels including the renewal of the departmental website and branding of the Department working in collaboration with FAS Communications and following the University's branding guidelines.

The Communication Officer works with faculty members and FAS Communications to promote faculty research in the media and to the public.

The Communication Officer is responsible for preparing and developing all print and electronic communications; writing content for and overseeing the production of the Psychology newsletter; coordinating graphics and photographs submissions for all communications materials.

This position also builds and maintains a digital media presence to promote and foster a sense of community amongst students, learners, faculty, staff, and alumni.

The Communication Officer is responsible for conceptualizing, organizing and executing event activities, including determining logístical details and activities for events and/or programming.

Your responsibilities will include:

Implementing digital communication plans across a broad range of marketing/communication channels
Researching and identifying opportunities to promote programs and initiatives
Promoting programs and service offerings to internal and/or external contacts
Building and strengthening relationships with stakeholders and partners of strategic importance
Producing promotional and outreach materials
Creating and maintaining presence on social media platforms
Coordinating website updates and ensuring technical issues are resolved
Conceptualizing, organizing and executing event activities
Determining logístical details and activities for events and/or programming
Writing and editing copy and content to advance communications objectives
Editing content for brochures, newsletters, websites and other communication vehicles

Essential Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in public relations, communications, marketing, writing/journalism or related field and/or acceptable combination of equivalent experience
Minimum four (4) years of relevant communications experience in a university, teaching hospital or comparable complex multistakeholder environment
Demonstrated experience coordinating digital and print communications projects consistent with employer branding
Experience advising on and implementing communications and outreach strategies and plans, including those that target Alumni
Experience preparing reports and making recommendations for inclusion in strategic documents
Experience conceptualizing, organizing and executing event activities
Experience writing concisely and to deadline
Experience conducting research, interviews and writing and editing content for publication
Experience advising on and implementing social media campaigns
Experience managing content for websites and newsletters
Demonstrated advanced skills in MS Office (Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
Ability to demonstrate tact, diplomacy, and good judgment
Ability to demonstrate a high level of initiative, accuracy, and organizing work effectively and establishing priorities in a flexible way
Ability to work effectively in a team environment and deal effectively and professionally with faculty, stud