June 25, 2024

COMMUNICATIONS ADVISOR (BAND LEVEL 7)

Office of Development and Alumni Engagement

(Three Year Contractual Position)

The University will consider applications from qualified permanent staff who may be interested in a secondment, subject to departmental approval

DUTIES

Reporting to the Associate Director, Alumni Engagement, the successful applicant will support the activities of both the Office of Alumni Engagement and the Office of Development. Using a range of communications and marketing channels, the candidate will have specific responsibility to lead promotional efforts and initiatives (e.g. alumni events, programs, outreach systems, etc.). Duties include contributing to leading and implementing a departmental social media strategy; collaborating to ensure synergy with Memorial’s broader social media strategy; scheduling content by way of a comprehensive editorial calendar; managing the email blast process; gathering data for performance metrics and benchmarking; soliciting potential advertising clients for Luminus magazine; and maintaining and creating content for website. The applicant will oversee contract fulfillment and requirements associated with alumni benefits and services. In all cases, the applicant will be required to develop promotional materials using excellent writing skills, and providing advice that is guided by the incumbent’s knowledge of best practices. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining timelines and appropriate resources for projects; coordinating approvals and feedback loops; processing implementation; and performing other related duties as required. Some flexibility with regard to work hours, including occasional evening and weekend work, is required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Considerable experience (3-5 years) in marketing or communications, or public relations; graduation from a four-year college or university with major coursework in marketing, communications or public relations; or any equivalent combination of experience and training. Experience in project management; developing a variety of effective and innovative social media, digital deliveries, including websites; strong verbal communications would be considered an asset. Excellent presentation, writing, editing and proofreading skills; demonstrated good judgement; ability to work both collaboratively and independently; and strong interpersonal skills are required. The ability to be self-directed and deadline-driven is essential for this role. Knowledge of and experience in social media is required, as is experience using Word, Excel and PowerPoint. The successful candidate is expected to be versed in the Adobe Creative Cloud suite of editing and design products. Digital experience and a familiarity with graphic design principles and practices would be considered assets. Experience working in the higher education sector preferably working with an advancement office, alumni or donors, and using a variety of related print and electronic media, would be definite assets. 

SALARY                            $58,682 - $82,150 per annum (Management and Professional)

                                           An upscale hiring step will apply to this position (Step 6)

CLOSING DATE                July 10, 2024 by 5:00 p.m. NDT

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, preference will be given to applicants who are legally entitled to work in Canada. Memorial University is committed to employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including women, people of any sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression; Indigenous peoples; visible minorities and racialized people; and people with disabilities.

The personal information requested in your application is collected under the authority of the Memorial University Act (RSNL 1990 c M-7) for the purpose of identifying and recruiting candidates; assessing applicant qualifications; and maintaining records pertaining to the administration of employment with Memorial University of Newfoundland.

If you are a successful candidate, this information will form part of your permanent employment record and will be used for other activities related to the employment process. This information may be disclosed to government departments and agencies as legally required; and to third party service providers, as necessary to administer programs and activities.

If you have any questions about the collection, use and disclosure of the information on this form, please contact MyHR, Department of Human Resources, at recruitment@mun.ca.

Please be advised that we are unable to provide updates on current competitions.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.