Job Description

Reporting to the Manager, Sociology & Anthropology, and supervised by the Managers, Sociology & Anthropology and Labour Studies, the Coordinator, Communications and Events develops, implements, and maintains the communications profile of the Sociology & Anthropology and Labour Studies units through print, web, electronic, and other media. The incumbent works collaboratively with faculty, staff, programs, research centers, and institutes to conceive, develop, and distribute communications highlighting the achievements of faculty, students, alumni, and staff. The incumbent conceptualizes and organizes events and conferences that help with recruiting new students, to raise the public profile and support the objectives of the Sociology & Anthropology and Labour Studies units. The incumbent works in cooperation with University Communications and FASS to ensure consistency in identifying and communicating key messages and engaging relevant audiences with regular communication updates. The incumbent initiates contact and builds relationships with the Sociology & Anthropology and Labour Studies units' alumni.

Qualifications:

Undergraduate degree with four years of related experience, including experience in writing, communications, event planning, and website design, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

• Excellent knowledge of communications principles, practices, and techniques.
• Excellent writing, copy editing, and layout skills.
• Excellent communication skills (both written and oral).
• Excellent interpersonal and intercultural communication skills.
• Excellent multi-tasking, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent event management skills.
• Excellent interviewing skills.
• Excellent leadership and teamwork skills.
• Proficient in the use of standard office, web publishing, online content management systems, and graphic design applications (i.e., Dreamweaver, Flash, AEM).
• Excellent knowledge of and ability to use specialized design software applications (i.e., InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, etc.).
• Ability to use digital photography, videography, and sound recording, and to perform associated editing and manipulation of materials.
• Ability to conceive, research, and develop content for various forms of written and graphic communications.
• Ability to conceptualize, develop, and manage strategic creative projects within timelines.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external contacts.
• Ability to exercise mature judgment, sensitivity, and tact.
• Knowledge of Aboriginal secondary and post-secondary education issues.
• Knowledge of, and sensitivity to, diversity, gender, "race", ethnicity, aboriginal, sexual identity and socioeconomic issues; knowledge of the needs of a diverse student body, including the needs of students with disabilities and multi-faith communities.

Please include your cover letter and resume in one attachment.