Job Description

OFFICE OF RESEARCH SERVICES Competition No. 22.08.189

CATEGORY
SALARY
CLOSING DATE


Full-Time Continuing (35 hours per week)
MSA Band F (Steps 1-8): $32.70 - $47.57 per hour
September 6, 2022


About Us
MacEwan University is where caring faculty help people connect their passions to their future paths. Located in the heart of Edmonton's diverse and dynamic downtown community, and on the traditional lands of Treaty 6 First Nations and homelands of the Métis people, MacEwan is known for exceptional undergraduate learning. With its dedication to teaching excellence, informed by scholarly research, innovation, and creative activity, MacEwan provides an exceptional collaborative and supportive learning environment with a commitment to human rights, environmental sustainability, and opportunities for community engagement. We are committed to creating an equitable, diverse, inclusive, and welcoming community for all peoples, cultures, and identities.

Our comprehensive undergraduate university offers 59 programs to more than 18,000 full- and part-time students in business, communications, community and human services, design, fine and performing arts, health, humanities, natural science, nursing, public safety, and social science. Through a wide array of experiential learning opportunities, and strategic relationships in the community, we partner with others to produce graduates of stature. Along with a robust grounding in their chosen disciplines, MacEwan students are given durable life skills that prepare them to take on the world.

Opportunity MacEwan University invites applicants for a full-time continuing Marketing and Communications Consultant opportunity with our Office of Research Services (ORS) and MacEwan International (MI). You will be responsible for developing and implementing marketing and communications projects for the ORS/MI departments as well as executing these initiatives. You will promote research and international activities to the internal university community, and the public, in support of recruitment and retention strategies that contribute to the total student experience. You are required to be proficient in all ORS/MI business lines, which all differ significantly and require attention to many different audiences. Your responsibilities will include:

• developing, implementing and evaluating marketing and communications projects and campaigns for the departments to increase awareness of services and provide and establish a strong image and reputation.
• designing, producing and coordinating the distribution of marketing collateral and digital content for advertising, promoting and raising awareness of ORS/MI.
• assisting in establishing and maintaining marketing budgets and timelines for campaigns and projects.
• liaising and consulting with other marketing and communications units in the university to ensure consistency and share ideas.
• conduct market research to define and respond to target markets for various department areas within ORS/MI.
• ensuring consistency with the university’s Visual Identity Policy E6010.
• consulting and assisting with developing and producing web content for the individual areas within the departments.
• liaising with designers, typesetters, printers, photographers, suppliers and other university departments as required.
• coordinating the participation of ORS/MI in the university intranet site and serving as one of its web content specialists, including monitoring and reporting on web analytics.
• developing and updating the social media brand guide and strategy for ORS/MI and its areas and contributing to all social media planning and execution for the departments, including assisting with content development.
• developing communications materials and writing copy for editorial articles, blog posts, newsletter content, web content, etc.
• assisting in media relations efforts for ORS/MI and its areas, in partnership with university media relations activity.
• assisting in developing strategic communications plans for ORS/MI individual areas.

SKILLS The successful incumbent will possess:

• Excellent research, writing, design and editing skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational skills and planning skills.
• Strong initiative and ability to work independently as well as with teams.
• Excellent writing/editing skills.
• Excellent computer skills in MS Office Suite, Google Docs, and Windows environments.
• Excellent organizational, administrative, and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to handle multiple projects with overlapping deadlines.

QUALIFICATIONS

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations or a related field.
• Minimum of three years of experience in marketing, advertising or communications.
• Previous experience with websites.
• Previous experience with graphic design and, specifically, experience with software programs such as Adobe CS.
• Experience in photography and editing is an asset.
• Experience with all aspects of social media (including Facebook, Twitter, Whats App, etc.), including analysis.
• Equivalences may be considered.

BENEFITS When you become part of the MacEwan team, you will enjoy a competitive salary. Our total compensation package includes:

• Competitive base pay
• Generous vacation time
• Secure pension plan
• Flexible benefits package
• Continuous learning culture
• Opportunities for career growth

How to Apply To apply, go to https://www.macewan.ca/careers and select the job posting. If you require assistance, please contact us at careers@macewan.ca. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. This position is included under the MacEwan Staff Association Collective Agreement. Please note, initial salary placement for external candidates is limited to the first five steps of the salary grid.


Diversity Statement
MacEwan University is committed to fostering the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion within our community, and we are dedicated to removing barriers that have been historically encountered and are currently experienced by some members of our society. We welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, visible minorities, women, persons with disabilities, sexual and gender minorities, and members of all equity-deserving groups. We believe that the diversity of our students, staff, and faculty serve as a strength of our institution and benefit to society. We are committed to ensuring full and inclusive participation for all in our community.

Accessibility Statement We strive to provide an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, beginning with the hiring process. If you require accommodation, we want to ensure you have the support you need to showcase your abilities. Please contact humanresources@macewan.ca and we will support you to the best of our ability.

Personal Information Collection Notification
Personal information is being collected to determine your qualifications for employment. This information is collected, used and protected under the authority of and in accordance with the provisions of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. It may be provided to non-HR members of a hiring and interview panel if your application advances to that stage of the hiring process. If you have any questions about these arrangements, please contact: Human Resources, University Services Centre, Rm. 10-600, 10700-104 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta, T5J 4S2 or phone (780) 497-5434.