Research & Communications Specialist

Date Posted: 11/27/2024Req ID: 40862Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & ScienceDepartment: Schwartz Reisman Inst for Tech & SocietyCampus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)Position Number: 00047056Description: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.The Schwartz Reisman Institute for Technology and Society is a highly specialized research, policy and solutions initiative at the University of Toronto that draws on world-class research expertise across multiple academic divisions; regional, national, and international academic partners; and commercial and community organizations and translates research into concrete solutions and policy guidance. We see that the world is in the midst of a massive technological revolution. Artificial intelligence, biotech and other emerging technologies are remaking entire industries and rewiring the way we live, work and organize society. Technology is even challenging our conception of what it means to be human. And it's all happening at breakneck speed.Your opportunity:This role reports to the Associate Director, Marketing and Communications and supports the Schwartz Reisman Institute's mission by enabling the research operations of the institute, and communicating research advances to a broader audience of stakeholders. The position also provides external relations and outreach strategies by planning, developing and implementing an integrated multi-channel communication strategy through community engagement with external collaborations and partnerships. The role communicates and promotes the Institute via social media platforms, develops promotional and marketing materials, writes news stories and blog posts, as well as reports and drafts opinion pieces in collaboration with leadership.Your responsibilities will include:Implementing communication plans that support outreach goals and objectivesCreating and maintaining presence on social media platformsDeveloping content for marketing and/or promotional materialsPromoting events and programs to target audiencesAdvising on strategies to align websites with marketing/communication objectivesFostering positive relationships with project partnersInforming stakeholders of project progressConducting systematic literature reviewsEssential Qualifications:Bachelor's Degree in marketing, communications, journalism, a related field or an acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience.Minimum five years of relevant communications, media and/or marketing-related activities, or equivalent.Experience planning and developing an integrated multi-channel communications strategy with a relevant portfolio of proven outcomes;Experience writing content, developing themes, and maintaining consistent brand identity for multiple audiences and platforms, including print, online, and digital, websites, and social media platformsExperience advising on the effectiveness of digital marketing, social media strategies and web strategiesExperience managing an organizational website.Ability to assimilate, interpret, translate, and distill research from primary sources into compelling, engaging, and enlightening communications for a variety of audiences.Exceptional writing, editing, and oral communication skills and proficiency in communicating and engaging effectively with a wide range of constituenciesSuperior fact-checking and proofreading skills with a strong portfolio of writing that is clear, accurate, and compellingStrong time management skills to achieve results and to meet critical timelines in collaboration with stakeholders.Proven organizational skills, ability to adapt to constantly changing priorities, manage multiple projects concurrently, and complete work in required time frames.Strong computer skills including MS Office, InDesign, Photoshop, LaTex, Mailchimp, ClickUP or equivalentAssets (Nonessential):Familiarity with technological subject matterTo be successful in this role you will be:Achievement orientedCooperativeOrganizedResourcefulTeam playerPlease note:This is a term position until February 2026.This role is currently eligible for a hybrid work arrangement, pursuant to University policies and guidelines, including but not limited to the University of Toronto's Alternative Work Arrangements Guideline.Closing Date: 12/05/2024, 11:59PM ETEmployee Group: USWAppointment Type: Budget - TermSchedule: Full-TimePay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:USW Pay Band 13 -- $84,813 with an annual step progression to a maximum of $108,463. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.Job Category: Communication/Media/Public RelationsLived Experience StatementCandidates 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 StatementThe 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.As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see http://uoft.me/UP.Accessibility StatementThe 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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