Date Posted: 08/27/2024
Req ID: 39475
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering
Department: Dept of Chemical Eng.& Applied Chemistry
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Position Number: 00055849

Description:

About us:

The University of Toronto’s Department of Chemical Engineering & Applied Chemistry is one of the most research-intensive departments in North America, with an outstanding international reputation. Our vision statement, ‘Through leading edge research and education we integrate chemistry, biology and engineering to drive solutions for global challenges in energy, the environment and health’ reinforces our commitment to both research and education. Our Department is also well known for its team spirit, including a large community of professors, both research and teaching stream, undergraduate and graduate students, and support and research staff. If you’re a passionate and dedicated individual, our department offers opportunities with potential for growth and development!

Your opportunity:

Our leadership team provides an open, professional environment that fosters a culture built on respect, goal orientation, self-motivation, accountability and teamwork. We believe in recognizing and valuing our employee’s contributions to the advancement of the department’s goals while promoting a strong commitment to work-life balance among our employees.

Under the general direction of the Chair, the Communications & Marketing Officer will be advising on marketing best practices and brand-building opportunities, delivering presentations to promote programs, opportunities and/or initiatives, fostering and maintaining positive relationships with targeted social media communities, and promoting alumni engagement opportunities to academic units, graduating students, industry partners and alumni.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Developing and implementing marketing plans to promote programs, events and/or initiatives that support strategic objectives
• Building and strengthening relationships with stakeholders and partners of strategic importance
• Promoting programs and service offerings to internal and/or external contacts
• Producing promotional and outreach materials
• Advising on strategies to align websites with marketing/communication objectives
• Developing and implementing alumni engagement activities that support strategic objectives
• Researching and writing nominations for various awards
• Conceptualizing, organizing and executing event activities

Essential Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Marketing, journalism or other related field, or acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum five years recent and relevant experience in developing and executing comprehensive communication and marketing plans
• 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
• Experience managing an organizational website and social media platforms
• Experience with conceptualizing, planning stakeholder engagement events (e.g. recruitment events, seminars, workshops)
• Exceptional writing, editing, and oral communication skills and proficiency in communicating and engaging effectively with a variety of audiences
• Ability to juggle multiple conflicting priorities
• Strong computer skills with demonstrated working knowledge of the MS Office Suite, and newsletter and marketing platforms. (e.g. Symplicity, Mailpoet, MailChimp)
• Strong organizational and project managementskills with the ability implement and manage multiple projects
• Applicants are also expected to show evidence of a commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and the promotion of a respectful and collegial learning and working environment

To be successful in this role you will be:

• Articulate
• Diplomatic
• Meticulous
• Motivated self-learner
• Multi-tasker
• Resourceful

-This role is not 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: 09/05/2024, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: USW
Appointment Type: Budget - Continuing
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay 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 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.