Digital Specialist - Toronto, Canada - York University

York University

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

1 week ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Purpose:

The Digital Specialist role supports the Division of Students' Student Recruitment & Admissions and Communications teams in creating strategic, timely, targeted, and engaging student-centric communications for future students and applicants to York University.

Education:

University degree in English, Communications, Marketing, Digital Media, Publishing, Design or related field, or an equivalent of 4 years recent experience (defined as within the last five years) working at York University and performing the same or similar tasks.

This education equivalency is in addition to the experiential requirements outlined below.

Experience:

3 years recent related experience in website and digital marketing design and development experience (e.g., Web design and maintenance, graphic design, content development, calendar maintenance etc.).

Skills:

Ability to write and edit web and digital media content.

Extensive experience in print and digital graphic design Ability to craft communications that reflect the diversity of the target audience.

Analytical skills to research and review
Results oriented with the ability to think creatively, take initiative and be proactive.
Solid analytical and creative problem-solving skills.
Effective written and oral communication skills, ability to obtain and relay information promptly and accurately.
Effective interpersonal skills including tact and diplomacy.
Effective attention to detail
Ability to work independently, as a member of a team and maintain positive relationships.
Effective organizational skills

Proven ability to work effectively under pressure and in managing a high volume of requests to meet unit goals and objectives.

Technical:

Web development and maintenance
Web design including visual design, usability, information architecture and navigation, web and scripting languages including HTML, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), and JavaScript
Multimedia and web development tools (e.g. Dreamweaver, Internet browsers)
Content management systems (e.g. WordPress, Drupal), customer relationship management (CRM) and client management database systems (e.g. Microsoft Dynamics))
Graphic design tools (e.g. Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign).
Knowledge of web accessibility and ability to create AODA-compliant websites and PDFs.

Other:

Demonstrated commitment to the values of creating student success: Care, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, Innovation, Excellence, and Inclusion.

Additional Notes:

February.

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York University offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment processes. If you are contacted by York University regarding a job opportunity or testing, please advise if you require accommodation.
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We are committed to enhancing our environmentally and socially responsible practices for the benefit of all members of the York community. Our long term perspective recognizes our responsibility to be innovators and to continually work as a community to reduce our ecological impact.
********PLEASE NOTE: Applications must be received by 11:55 pm EST on the posted deadline date, if applicable.