Job Description

Communications and Graphic Design Coordinator, University RelationsPrimary Purpose: The Communications and Graphic Design Coordinator is responsible for planning and creating relevant, meaningful, timely and effective communications and graphic design strategies in support of the Teaching, Learning and Student Experience (TLSE) portfolio, which are aligned with the strategic directions of the TLSE and the university.Nature of Work: Reporting to the Director, Service Team, the Communications and Graphic Design Coordinator provides expert communications and marketing guidance and advice and creates communications, marketing and design pieces. This work is highly visible reaching a local, national and international audience that influences the reputation of the university and the student experience. This is a high-volume position requiring sound judgement and the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment with competing demands. Dealing with multiple deadlines, continuous change, and shifting priorities is the norm.Flexible hours may be required on an occasional basis outside of standard working hours (8:30 am-4:30 pm).University Relations is responsible for institutional advancement programs (alumni and external relations, development, strategic communications), and as such is dedicated to supporting the related needs of all colleges, units and the university as a whole. University Relations is comprised of specialized teams that work together in an integrated model to ensure that the University of Saskatchewan has the reputation, relationships and resources necessary to take its place among the most distinguished universities in Canada and the world.The University of Saskatchewan values diversity and Indigenous engagement is a strategic priority. In support of this priority, the position will contribute to a team environment which recognizes and supports the importance and value of equity, diversity, and inclusion in achieving the mission of the university, and actively seek out those with diverse cultural backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences to support the mission.In University Relations, the nature of our work centres on our guiding principles of being:

• Inspiring: We are confident in ourselves and our goals. We instill confidence and excitement in others to bring them along with us.
• Committed to each other\'s success: We look for opportunities to make all our teams and the University successful.
• Collaborative and integrated: We work together toward shared goals.
• Solutions- and action-oriented: We continuously seek a path forward and we get things done.
• Brave and courageous: We expect to encounter obstacles. We face these challenges head-on.
• Respectful: We demonstrate our regard for others through listening, understanding, and acknowledging the contributions of all.

Accountabilities:

• Plan, develop and implement innovative, collaborative and coordinated communications and design strategies in support of all units within the TLSE portfolio and aligned with institution goals;

• Provide expert advice and guidance to TLSE leaders and staff with respect to communications and design supporting the mandate and vision for the TLSE;
• Ensure designed material developed by or supported by the Service Teams follows visual expression guidelines.
• Assigns and prioritizes graphic design work among the other graphic designers on the team.
• Assist in the creation of a strategic direction for communication and design materials primarily focusing on current graduate and undergraduate students at the University of Saskatchewan;
• Create and design all aspects of print production including concept development, graphic design, photography, layout, prepress, proofing services and final delivery;
• Work in a highly flexible and collaborative team environment responsive to changing needs, multiple demands and tight timelines;
• Consult with a variety of campus stakeholders within and beyond the TLSE portfolio including representatives from direct and non-direct entry colleges and University Relations;
• Develop and write effective, reliable, audience appropriate content for communications materials (including websites, print and other media);
• Provide expert design advise and support to all units across the TLSE, and fellow designers within the Service Team, including managing requests for quotes, coordinating mail outs with Canada Post and overseas printing, investigating the latest trends in publications techniques and strategies, and managing image banks;
• Cultivate professional relationships that support effective partnerships and shared goals with other units within and outside of University Relations and the TLSE;
• Ensure that internal standards, procedures, policies and best practices are utilized in all communications and publications materials in support of the visual identify of the University;
• Support event planning teams to ensure the successful delivery of student events; and
• Support the identification of timely, value-added technologies and ideas to improve communications and publications opportunities for the team.

Education: A university degree in communications, publishing, graphic design or related field. A combination of education and directly relevant experience will be considered.Experience: Minimum three to five years of communications and/or publications work experience, preferably in a post-secondary environment, with a demonstrated progression in level of responsibility.Skills:

• Exceptional ability to write messages for a variety of student audiences along with excellent oral and interpersonal skills;
• knowledge and understanding of issues, including cultural, socioeconomic, and other factors affecting Indigenous Peoples and an awareness that Indigenous engagement is a strategic priority at the university;
• building relationships within a diverse post-secondary setting to foster a community of accessibility, equity, and inclusion;
• experience working with diverse communities and stakeholders in an organizational setting;
• demonstrated proficiency dealing with all aspects of publications development from concept development to pre-press and beyond, proven creative design and layout skills, a proven ability to work collaboratively with multiple stakeholders and as part of a team;
• strong organizational skills and attention to detail;
• strong problem-solving and creative thinking skills, demonstrated customer service orientation, demonstrated responsiveness in addressing user needs and delivering service in a timely manner, ability to work independently and exercise effective self-management;
• strong organizational and time-management skills.

Department: University Relations
Status: Term 1 year with the possibility of extension
Employment Group: ASPA
Full Time Equivalent (FTE): 1.0
Salary: The salary range, based on 1.0 FTE, is $67,681.00 - 105,753.00 per annum. The starting salary will be commensurate with education and experience.
Salary Family (if applicable): Specialist Professional
Salary Phase/Band: Phase 2
Posted Date: 8/12/2024
Closing Date: 8/25/2024 at 6:00 pm CST
Number of Openings: 1
Work Location: On Campus
The University is committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion, and are proud to support career opportunities for Indigenous peoples to reflect the community we serve. We are dedicated to recruiting individuals who will enrich our work and learning environments. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. We are committed to providing accommodations to those with a disability or medical necessity. If you require an accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please notify us and we will work together on the accommodation request. We continue to grow our partnerships with Indigenous communities across the province, nationally, and internationally and value the unique perspective that Indigenous employees provide to strengthen these relationships. Verification of Indigenous Membership/Citizenship at the University of Saskatchewan is led and determined by the and Standing Committee in accordance with the processes developed to enact the policy. Successful candidates that assert Indigenous membership/citizenship will be asked to complete the verification process of Indigenous membership/citizenship with documentation. The University of Saskatchewan\'s main campus is situated on Treaty 6 Territory and the Homeland of the M\xc3\xa9tis. We pay our respects to the First Nations and M\xc3\xa9tis ancestors of this place and reaffirm our relationship with one another. Together, we are uplifting Indigenization to a place of prominence at the University of Saskatchewan.

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