Date Posted: 12/11/2024
Req ID: 41050
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Kinesiology & Physl Ed.
Department: Faculty of Kinesiology & Physl Ed
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Position Number: 00055807
About us:
The University of Toronto's Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education is globally recognized for developing and advancing knowledge about the interactions of physical activity and health through outstanding undergraduate and graduate education programs, cutting-edge research and the delivery of sport, recreation and high performance athletic opportunities for students, staff, faculty and community members. www.kpe.utoronto.ca.
Your opportunity:
Reporting to the Director, Brand Strategy & Marketing, with day-to-day oversight from the Senior Marketing Communications Officer, the Digital Communications Coordinator creates, coordinates and implements high quality, innovative and effective multi-channel promotions and advertising to advance the Faculty's curricular and co-curricular goals. Working within a fast-paced, dynamic team environment, the position involves close contact and cooperation with internal clients, to organize, write, produce, and distribute clear and compelling marketing and communications materials using print, digital & social media and other communication channels as needed.
Your responsibilities will include: Coordinating tasks for projects and other strategic initiatives with stakeholders, including communications support at events and programs (e.g. capturing photos or video content)Analyzing and recommending options for the development of visual expression/layout of digital assetsVerifying that all digital communication collateral adheres to brand identity and University style guidesWriting and editing digital communicationsProducing promotional and outreach materials, including video/social media reelsAdvising on strategies to align websites with marketing/communication objectivesCreating and editing web pages with interactive mediaAdvising on social media trends and platforms to enhance digital communication strategiesEssential Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Journalism, Communications, English or a related field, or equivalent combination of acceptable education and experienceMinimum four years recent and relevant experience in communications and event coordination including maintaining digital content, writing and editing publication and promotional materials, and coordinating events, ideally in an academic or similar environmentExperience assisting with the implementation of promotion and communication strategies including paid social media campaignsExperience working on multichannel marketing and communications tasks in academic, wellness and recreation, and sports environmentsExperience drafting, editing and preparing original material for digital, social and print channelsExperience tracking/compiling web and social media analytics to inform decision makingExcellent verbal and written communication skills, with close attention to detail and error-free workExcellent organizational skills and time management skills, with the ability to successfully manage multiple competing priorities in a high-volume environmentStrong problem solving skills with the ability to take initiativeStrong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact and connect with diverse audiencesAdvanced skills in MS Office (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)Skilled in content management systems (WordPress and Drupal)Advanced skills in Adobe Creative Suite and/or Canva (e.g. Premiere, Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator)Demonstrated experience on social media platforms for professional environments (e.g. Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, etc.)Skilled in email marketing and use of related tools (e.g. MailChimp)Experience with SEO an assetUX design certificate or equivalent experience an assetTo be successful in this role you will be: AccountableOrganizedProactiveClosing Date: 12/19/2024, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: USW
Appointment Type: Budget - Continuing
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:
USW Pay Band 09 -- $66,715. with an annual step progression to a maximum of $85,319. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.
Job Category: Communication/Media/Public Relations
Lived Experience Statement:
Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
Diversity Statement:The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.
Accessibility Statement:The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission. The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities. If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact ******.
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