Associate Director, Communication - Vancouver, Canada - University of British Columbia

University of British Columbia

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Vancouver, Canada

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Description

Staff - Non Union

Job Category

M&P - AAPS

Job Profile

AAPS Salaried - Information Services, Level C

Job Title

Associate Director, Communication & Media Relation

Department

Senior Leadership | Marketing and Communications | UBC Sauder School of Business

Compensation Range

$7, $11,540.42 CAD Monthly

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Posting End Date

March 27, 2024

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

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At UBC, we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research, innovation, and learning for all faculty, staff and students.

Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness, brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace, and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career.

Job Summary

UBC Sauder School of Business is one of the world's leading business faculties.

The school consistently ranks among the top 100 in the world and is recognized internationally for excellence in research and learning, an outstanding faculty and unmatched global partnerships.

A collaborative and respectful culture within which all members of our community can thrive is a key principle in our strategic plan, and one that underpins our educational mission.

We acknowledge that UBC Sauder at the Vancouver Campus is situated within the traditional, ancestral and unceded territory of the Musqueam.

We acknowledge that UBC Sauder at the UBC Robson Square is situated on the traditional territory of the Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh.

When you join UBC Sauder School of Business you become part of a team of academics and professionals committed to making a positive impact through business education.

The Associate Director, Communications and Media Relations at UBC Sauder oversees and leads the school's proactive and reactive media relations initiatives.

In this capacity, the Associate Director establishes strategies for the promotion of institutional achievements, research and milestones to promote the reputation of the school domestically and in international markets.

The incumbent also provides strategic council and guidance to the UBC Sauder Dean, faculty and employees when engaging with journalists.

As the school's lead advisor on issues management, the Associate Director works closely with UBC Public Affairs on crisis communications, providing issues analysis and briefs, key messaging, Q&As and media training.

The Associate Director leads the development and execution of content marketing strategies across a broad range of marketing and communication channels.

The incumbent works closely with their marketing counterparts to develop integrated initiatives that drive business growth and promote the strengths and values of the school locally, nationally and internationally.

Working side by side with marketing colleagues and reporting to the Assistant Dean, Marketing & Communications, the Associate Director contributes to the development of the integrated marketing plans with an emphasis on content marketing, media and public relations.

Acting as a brand champion, the incumbent identifies and establishes content strategies to promote the goals and priorities of the school and their effective and consistent delivery across all channels.

The Associate Director leads communications initiatives that provide solutions for a complex range of business units with diverse goals, including domestic and international recruitment, fundraising, alumni and business community outreach and career services.

Organizational Status

Reports to the Assistant Dean, Marketing and Communications.
Manages a team of professional and student employees and provides strategic council to other members of the Marcom team and communications professionals across the organization.
Manages public relations agency relationships, freelance writers, photographers, videographers and other contractors as needed.
Regularly liaises with department heads and employees from other units and centres within the school.
Is the school's key point of contact with UBC Public Affairs and works closely with the central unit on media relations initiatives, crisis communication and issues management.
Represents the school in the larger UBC community playing a role on universitywide committees and task forces.

Work Performed

Strategy and Planning