Job Description

Interested in a career at Langara College?Our employees exemplify Langara\'s values of excellence, collegiality, innovation and integrity. If you think this position fits your qualifications, we encourage you to apply!Langara College is located in Vancouver, B.C.: applicants to postings must be located in BC or willing to move to BC to accept work with Langara College. Exceptions to this will be clearly outlined in the event Langara College requires work (or positions to be based) to be performed outside BC or Canada.Current employee? Apply through Careers in your account. \xe2\x80\x8bJob Title: Manager, Content StrategyEmployee Group: AdministratorEmployee Type: PermanentStart Date: Tuesday, August 6 2024End Date (if applicable):: Reporting to the Associate Director, Faculty Relations, the Manager, Content Strategy is a pivotal member of the Strategic Communications and Marketing team. The mandate of the Manager, Content Strategy is to develop a clear, organized content strategy that surfaces a balanced mix of stories that showcases successful students, employees, and alumni, spanning all faculties.The manager will develop a deep understanding of college audiences \xe2\x80\x93 both external and internal \xe2\x80\x93 and build their appreciation for Langara as Canada\xe2\x80\x99s premier pathways college. Overseeing a team of Communications Advisors, the manager will oversee the production, publication, and promotion of content across external and internal channels, including written, video, and multimedia content. They will partner with key internal stakeholders to identify content opportunities that advance the college\'s strategic goals, while also contributing to the goals of partner departments.As an experienced content strategist with a love for writing, grammar, and photography standards, the incumbent will ensure we produce top-quality stories and manage the digital platforms on which we tell them.QUALIFICATIONSEducation & Experience:

• Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree in a related discipline such as Communications, Journalism, Marketing Management, or related Higher Education field.
• Minimum five (5) years of directly related experience in managing content strategy, editing, and writing.
• Minimum three (3) years\xe2\x80\x99 experience in a managerial, supervisory, or leadership role, preferably in a unionized environment.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Natural talent for persuasive, CTA-driven writing for a young audience.
• Keen eye for grammar.
• Good knowledge of the British Columbia and Canadian education systems.
• Experience supervising and managing unionized staff, including hiring, evaluating, and mentoring.
• Experience using website platforms such as Drupal or modern intranets to publish content.
• Experience promoting content through paid advertising

Skills and Abilities:

• Exceptional English communication skills, including writing, public speaking and presentation skills.
• Strong analytic skills and understanding of data-driven marketing.
• Ability to innovate, problem-solve, take initiative, exercise tact and diplomacy.
• Ability to work independently, establishing priorities for yourself and direct reports.
• Ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. Works well under pressure and takes pride meeting deadlines and exceeding expectations.
• Able to maintain confidentially.
• Enthusiastically stays current on new trends and technologies in digital marketing, and identifies opportunities to leverage them in support of the organization\xe2\x80\x99s goals.
• Knowledge of computer software applications including word processing (MS Word), spreadsheets (Excel), and presentation software (PowerPoint, Keynote).
• Knowledge and experience working in a Mac environment.

Leadership Competencies:

• Solution orientation \xe2\x80\x93 Makes timely decisions and advances solutions that are in the best interest of the College and our students.
• Accountability \xe2\x80\x93 Fosters and demonstrates a culture of accountability and ownership.
• Relationship intelligence \xe2\x80\x93 Demonstrates emotional maturity and operates respectfully in all situations and dynamics.
• Conflict resolution \xe2\x80\x93 Acts with courage to take on the tough issues and conversations.
• Mobilization of people \xe2\x80\x93 Empowers others to be engaged, motivated and resilient through change.
• Vision and strategic thinking \xe2\x80\x93 Energizes people around the vision and supports team alignment with the strategic plan.
• Continuous learning \xe2\x80\x93 Cultivates a growth mindset and provides opportunities for development.
• Communication \xe2\x80\x93 Uses personal interaction, transparency, and language to effectively build trust and commitment.

To obtain the full job description, please our recruitment team.Salary Range: $47.09 - $69.07 per hourPay Grade: Admin Paygrade 10Compensation beyond the mid-point requires approval by the Public Sector Employers\xe2\x80\x99 Council Secretariat (PSEC).Scheduled Weekly Hours: 35Hours may vary according to the needs of the department.Closing Date: Friday, July 5 2024People and Culture is committed to embracing, honoring, and promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workplace. We remain dedicated to focusing our efforts on creating an inclusive employee community that fosters a sense of safety and belonging for everyone. We humbly acknowledge that we are just beginning our journey, which includes engaging in our own internal learning and creating a data-driven action plan that supports the integration of EDI practice into the work of People and Culture and the work we do with employees and leaders. Langara College welcomes applications from everyone including people from groups that are experiencing inequity including, but not limited to, Indigenous people, racialized people, people with disabilities, and members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ 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 us.Shortlisted candidates will be required to provide proof of educational and professional credentials noted on their resume. In addition, those shortlisted with international credentials must have their education credentials evaluated through WES (World Education Services) and provide Langara College, People & Culture document evaluation access for employment purposes.We thank you for your interest in Langara College and for taking the time to complete an application. Only complete applications will be reviewed. Please be advised that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted due to the number of applications received.Langara is committed to enhancing our diverse workforce.

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