Job Description

Employee Group:
Support Staff (BCGEU)

Hours of Work (BCGEU):
8:30am-4:30pm

# of openings:
1

Hours Per Week (BCGEU):
35

Pay Level:
11 - BCGEU Pay Grid

Days of Work (BCGEU):
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Employment Type:
Temporary Full Time

Internal Closing Date:
December 4, 2022

Travel Frequency:
Frequent travel between campuses is required.

External Closing Date:
Open Till Filled

Competition ID:
2125

Kwantlen Polytechnic University

KPU offers all learners opportunities to achieve success in a diverse range of programs that blend theory and practice, critical understanding, and social and ethical awareness necessary for good citizenship and rewarding careers. KPU strives to implement initiatives that will attract, support, engage, and retain KPU\xe2\x80\x99s people and create an environment where all employees see themselves as contributing to student learning.



JOB OVERVIEW: COORDINATOR, COMMUNICATIONS & EVENTS

Reporting to the Divisional Business Manager, Faculty of Arts, this position is responsible for the providing leadership, support and direction for recruiting, marketing and promotional functions for the Faculty of Arts. The Coordinator, Communications and Events liaises with university administration, faculty, staff, community partners, alumni, alumni sponsors and external agencies for the coordination of a variety of Faculty/University events. The Coordinator is responsible for developing and implementing a marketing and communications plan for the Faculty, working closely with the leadership team and faculty as well as with Marketing, Communications and Future Students Office to develop strategies that optimize student recruitment and retention across the Faculty and profile various Arts programs. He/she provides marketing and advertising expertise for the provision of revenue generating activities and Arts Continuing & Professional Studies initiatives. The Coordinator also supervises student and auxiliary workers as well as volunteers.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree in Marketing, Graphic Design for Marketing, Business, or Communications plus three years directly related experience in marketing and communications.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Demonstrated experience with planning and coordinating events in an institutional or corporate environment.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and manage budgets.
• Ability to work collaboratively and maintain effective working relationships with a wide range of individuals at all levels internally as well as with external stakeholders in the communities.
• Experience with using social media outlets including Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, LinkedIn, Instagram, Pinterest, (and others) as well as Wikis and blogs
• Excellent writing, proofreading and editing skills for different types of media (print and electronic) with an eye for detail, design, content, and brand.
• Outstanding interpersonal communications skills and ability to develop positive public relations.
• Demonstrated proficiency and experience in web and graphic design and using publishing software including Photoshop, Word, Adobe Creative Suite CS5, Microsoft Office and Acrobat.
• Strong knowledge and proven experience working and managing content management platforms (CMS) systems, website design software and programming languages and knowledge of internet protocols and services.
• Ability to work as a team member, exercise discretion, and good judgment in dealing with confidential and/or controversial University matters.
• Proven ability to independently establish priorities for work assigned or accepted based on knowledge or policy and practices and/or an understanding of the nature of the work of the Faculty.
• Proven ability to meet changing priorities, work to deadlines and make responsible decisions while maintaining high levels of customer service.
• Proven ability to work both independently and as a team member.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of routine office systems and procedures for reference filing systems, and record keeping, tracking systems, etc.
• Demonstrated knowledge of all standard forms of business communications.
• Ability to work flexible hours including weekends and evenings.

The biweekly salary is $1956.50 ($27.95 per hour).

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Does this role sound like it was made for you, yet you don\xe2\x80\x99t check every box? We at KPU understand that experiences and qualifications may look differently for everyone and, if this job description is of interest to you, we encourage you to apply. Note to Applicants: Kwantlen Polytechnic University welcomes and encourages applications from equity deserving groups and diverse experiences including, but not limited to, Indigenous people, racialized people, people with disabilities, and members of the 2S/LGBTQIA+ community. If there are any barriers that you are experiencing or an accommodation that we can provide to support you through the application process, please reach out to us at humanresources@kpu.ca. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. We thank all applicants for their interest in employment with KPU. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Kwantlen Polytechnic University is committed to protecting the safety and welfare of employees, students, and the general public, and upholding the reputation and integrity of the University. For this reason, final applicants will be asked to undergo a background check.