Job Description

About the Role

The Director, Marketing & Communications provides strategic leadership in the branding, communication, marketing, and advertising activities for the Faculty of Science. The Director is responsible for the development, implementation, and management of the Faculty\xe2\x80\x99s internal and external marketing and communication strategies and plans to keep a multi-campus Faculty informed and connected. The Director manages and oversees the design, development and content of the Faculty\xe2\x80\x99s advertising and promotion for student and faculty recruitment, research excellence awareness, community engagement and public events, online and print communications, media and public relations activities to raise the profile of the Faculties teaching and research and provides expert advice and support to individual units in the Faculty.

Qualifications

Master\xe2\x80\x99s degree in Marketing and five years of related experience in marketing, communication, and media, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

• Excellent knowledge of marketing and communications strategies, principles and practices
• Excellent knowledge of standard office applications, content management systems, graphic design software, social media and

performance tools, video production and desktop publishing applications (e.g., Photoshop, AEM, Google Analytics). * Excellent communication skills including writing, copy editing and layout skills.

• Excellent administrative, project management, teamwork, planning, and organizational skills.

What We Offer

At SFU, our goal is to ensure our people are valued and supported by promoting a healthy work-life balance, professional growth and development, as well as a safe and respectful workplace. We offer temporary employees who belong in the Administrative & Professional Staff Association (APSA):

• An additional 7% pay in lieu of benefits & 8% vacation pay
• Employer paid extended health & dental plans
• Professional development funds (minimum contract period of 1 year)
• Hybrid-work program for eligible positions

Additional Information

The assignment end date is February 14, 2025

Please include your cover letter and resume in one attachment.

SFU is an equity employer and strongly encourages applications from all qualified individuals including women, Indigenous Peoples, visible minorities, people of all sexual orientations and gender identities, persons with disabilities, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the university.

We are committed to ensuring that the application and interview process is accessible to all applicants. If you require any assistance or accommodations, please contact pei_reception@sfu.ca.

Simon Fraser University