Job Description

Job Title

Communication Specialist

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We are one of Canada's top universities and leading research institutions. With more than 8,000 undergraduate and graduate students, two campuses (Lethbridge and Calgary), seven faculties and schools, and more than 2,500 employees, ULethbridge is Lethbridge's second largest employer. Faculty and staff come together to contribute, each in their own way, to establishing ULethbridge as Canada's destination university. In 2022, Lethbridge was recognized as one of Canada's top small cities.

Position Details

The University of Lethbridge is currently seeking applications for a Communication Specialist. This is a full-time, in-person, two-year term position on the Lethbridge Campus beginning in June 2025 and concluding in June 2027. The key portfolio responsibilities for this position are within the Faculty of Arts & Science at ULethbridge.



A key team member in a network model, the Communication Specialist reports to the Manager of Communications in the Department of Communications, Marketing and Government Relations (CMGR). This position works very closely with the CMGR team including other communication specialists who manage portfolios from across the University.



The Communications Specialist is an experienced communications professional, a skilled writer and a social media expert. The Communications Specialist plays an integral role in developing and coordinating communications strategies and materials that are aligned with the institutional strategic communication plan; supports the work of the Faculty of Arts & Science; and advances the University's brand and public image.



Responsibilities include:Aligned with ULethbridge's Strategic Plan and MarCom plan, develop faculty-level communication plans that support Faculty of Arts & Science initiatives and priorities; build brand; and strengthen relationships with diverse audiences internally, locally, provincially, nationally and internationally. Develop dynamic, compelling narratives and communications materials that engage and motive audiences. This includes feature writing, editorial writing, marketing copy, news releases, newsletters, internal communications, graphics, photography, videography, print materials for internal and external distribution, digital marketing materials, branded materials and promotional merchandise. Perform general website updates, maintenance and content development of portfolio website content. Provide communication planning, content creation, coordination and support for events. Manage faculty social media channels.





Support institutional communications and implement the strategic communication plan. This includes:Working within a team environment, communications specialists manage the institutional social media channels and develop targeted content for each channel and audience. Provide communications support and develop content for institutional projects and initiatives.



Some evening / weekend work and travel may be required. Please include link to your portfolio in your cover letter and/or resume.

Position Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, English, marketing or a related field. Excellent writing, editing and communication skills; including editorial/feature writing and writing for the web as well as Canadian Press writing standards. Social media expert, including strategy, content development, execution and measurement. Media relations experience. Proven event communications / marketing planning and execution experience. Strong project management and time management skills. High level of computer literacy, including MS Office, SharePoint, Teams, Zoom, Campaign Monitor (or other e-newsletter programs) and updating web content in a Drupal environment. Basic photography and videography skills. Creative thinker, ability to use data to measure effectiveness. Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven creative environment with competing priorities. Knowledge of undergraduate and graduate programming and research at the University of Lethbridge an asset. A valid unrestricted Class 5 Driver's License with no more than 6 demerits and submission of a motor vehicle record (driver abstract) dated within 3 months of the posting close is required.

Starting Salary Range (at 1.0 FTE)

$5,291.00 - $5,990.00 monthly

Full Salary Range (at 1.0 FTE)

$5,291.00 - $6,687.00 monthly (AUPE - Grade 12)

Campus

Lethbridge

Employment Group

AUPE

Position Category

Other