Communications Assistant Term

Mississauga, ON, Canada

Job Description


Date Posted: 02/05/2024
Req ID: 35874
Faculty/Division: UofT Mississauga
Department: UTM: Ofc of the Registrar
Campus: University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM)
Position Number: 00029372

Description:

About us:

The university\'s second largest division, U of T Mississauga has 17 academic departments and offers 156 programs in 92 areas of study. Home to approximately 15,000 students and over 1,000 faculty and staff, the campus houses the Mississauga Academy of Medicine, Centre for Medicinal Chemistry and Institute for Management and Innovation. With its distinctive interdisciplinary programs such as forensic sciences and biomedical communications, U of T Mississauga offers a broad array of continuing education programs and professional masters programs. Established in 1967, the campus features award-winning architecture, robust community partnerships and a dynamic student environment set amongst 225 acres along the Credit River in Mississauga.

Your opportunity:

The Office of the Registrar at U of T Mississauga delivers registrarial services to support U of Mississauga\'s academic goals and U of T priorities in the areas of student information, interpretation of policies, and innovation of registrarial interactions. Our core mission is effective and sustainable strategic enrolment management: student recruitment, retention, success and graduation. Operating in a culture of cooperation and collaboration, we achieve our goals and objectives based on values of student-focused solutions, integrity of academic records and continuous innovative improvements.

This position produce promotional and outreach materials. Develop content for marketing and/or promotional materials. Determine the logistics required for the drafting, production and dissemination of marketing/communication materials. Research and recommend story ideas that advance priorities and initiatives. Advise on social media trends and platforms to enhance digital communication strategies. Act as the first point of contact for CRM system issues. Track and monitor digital communications activities. Maintain information on digital platforms. Customize website according to objectives or user feedback. Keep well-informed on current technologies, best practices and industry standards. Keeping well-informed on recruitment trends. Providing orientation to others on work procedures and practices.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Producing promotional and outreach materials
  • Formatting and maintaining communication templates
  • Proofreading and fact-checking content
  • Preparing schedules for the release of pre-planned social media content
  • Verifying that content is consistent with brand identity guidelines
  • Collecting digital assets for online platform use
  • Verifying that links to all related websites are up-to-date
  • Disseminating information via social media
Essential Qualifications:
  • University degree in communications, creative writing, marketing or equivalent combination of education and experience. Formal training in design, layout and/or desktop publishing
  • Minimum 4 years\' experience in a fast-paced, communications and customer service role
  • Experience with digital, electronic and print design and production of communications for a diverse community
  • Experience developing, maintaining and updating websites
  • Experience creating and managing social media communications, videos and webinars
  • Strong customer service, communication, interpersonal and presentation skills
  • Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office, Adobe, Photoshop/Illustrator, social media, videography and webinars
  • Ability to manage projects, demonstrating initiative with a willingness to learn new technologies and stay informed on best practices
  • Demonstrated organizational and analytical skills with the ability to work effectively under pressure, independently and as part of a team
Assets (Nonessential):
  • Experience in a post-secondary institution
To be successful in this role you will be:
  • Adaptable
  • Diplomatic
  • Organized
  • Problem solver
  • Resourceful
  • Team player
Closing Date: 02/14/2024, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: USW
Appointment Type: Budget - Term
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:
USW Pay Band 09 -- $65,407 with an annual step progression to a maximum of $83,646. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.
Job Category: Registrarial Services

This a term position until March 2025

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.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Diversity Statement

The 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 .

Accessibility Statement

The 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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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD2277452
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    $65407 per year
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Mississauga, ON, Canada
  • Education
    Not mentioned