Job Description

Date Posted: 10/03/2022
Req ID: 27636
Faculty/Division: UofT Scarborough
Department: UTSC:Info & Instructional Tech Services
Campus: University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC)
Position Number: 00051950

Description:

About us:

The University of Toronto Scarborough is a place of energy, enthusiasm and passion. Our commitment to inclusive excellence attracts the brightest learners, scholars and employees from around the globe. Our success has been made possible by the opportunity given to us by our Indigenous hosts to operate on their territory, and we cherish our continuing partnerships with these communities. The University of Toronto Scarborough is an exciting campus with unlimited potential. Join us on our journey.

Information & Instructional Technology Services (IITS) provides the technological vision and leadership for the development and implementation of information systems, processes, and associated technology to support the University of Toronto Scarborough Campus' academic mission and administrative operation. IITS works closely with faculty, staff and student groups to provide timely, top-quality service and technological solutions across the University of Toronto Scarborough community. Discover a campus filled with energy, culture and world changing ideas and facilities. A place where diversity fuels innovation.

Your opportunity:

In this role, you will support the Instructional & Information Technology team in communication activities across the UTSC campus. Working collaboratively with the IITS service teams and the Marketing and Communications Department, this role will be responsible for developing communications regarding major technical projects or rollouts, fostering awareness and education around information security and other key IT topics, promotion of service changes or alerts regarding service interruptions in an effort to keep our campus informed. In addition to ongoing communication support, this role will also be responsible for the development of communication guidelines and templates for easy use in the future. This role will also be responsible for coordinating IITS events and training sessions and promoting these events to the UTSC community.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Implementing communication plans that support outreach goals and objectives
• Advising on best practices and strategies to maximize digital communication initiatives
• Determining logistical details and activities for IITS events and/or training
• Producing, Editing and Coordinating the preparation and distribution of promotional/outreach materials and verifying that content is consistent with brand identity guidelines
• Maintaining information on digital platforms
• Analyzing the effectiveness of campaigns and/or programs using metrics
• Building and strengthening relationships with stakeholders and partners of strategic importance
• Serving as a resource to others by providing (non-supervisory) job-related guidance

Essential Qualifications:

• University degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum four (4) years of related experience in communications with successful project management and experience developing content for promotional and outreach materials and contributing to the planning of communication in support of technical projects and teams
• Exhibits superior written communication skills, creativity and has a thorough understanding of best practices in communications
• Excellent proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and basic proficiency with Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator
• Must have a high level of attention to detail and demonstrated ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work collaboratively and cooperatively with team members and establish effective working relationships with a wide range of people from a variety of organizational and social cultures
• Demonstrated professionalism, ability to display tact and diplomacy and maintain confidentiality
• Strong ability to work effectively under pressure and meet competing deadlines
• 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

Assets (Nonessential):

• Experience working in a post-secondary institution, in an academic department/ unit, or for a government office highly preferred
• Experience working within the information technology field and a basic understanding of IT systems and applications highly preferred

To be successful in this role you will be:

• Articulate
• Communicator
• Organized
• Problem solver
• Responsible
• Team player

NOTE: This is a TERM position to September 2023. A full job description is available upon request from the .

Closing Date: 10/16/2022, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: USW
Appointment Type: Budget - Term
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:
USW Pay Band 11 -- $67,659 with an annual step progression to a maximum of $86,523. 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.

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

Diversity Statement

The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from racialized persons / persons of colour, women, Indigenous / Aboriginal People of North America, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

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 .