Date Posted: 07/16/2025
Req ID:44299
Faculty/Division: Ontario Institute for Studies in Education
Department: Dept. of Appld Psychology & Human Devt.
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

ABOUT US:

OISE is recognized as a global leader in graduate programs in teaching and learning, continuing teacher education, and education research. As one of the largest and most research-intensive faculties of education in North America, OISE is an integral part of the University of Toronto - Canada’s most dynamic and comprehensive institution of higher learning.
The Department of Applied Psychology & Human Development (APHD) is a academic Department within OISE, boasting some of the finest, internationally-known scholars in their fields who teach in our five graduate programs: Child Study and Education (Teacher Education program); Counselling and Clinical Psychology; Counselling Psychology; Developmental Psychology and Education; School and Clinical Child Psychology. Our programs focus on basic and applied research pertaining to children, adolescents and adults.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, Professional Writing or a related discipline.
• Minimum four (4) years’ of recent andrelated experience in communications and event coordination, journalism, or marketing.
• Experience developing compelling communications/marketing strategies and content for a variety of mediums, including print, digital, and social media, to increase outreach and engagement.
• Experience with planning and coordinating logistics for in-person and virtual events.
• Demonstrated experience developing and implementing communications strategies.
• Demonstrated experience conducting post-event evaluations and analysis.
• Experience in promoting programs such as donation campaigns and fundraising initiatives.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Web content management (Drupal or other current software) and design software including Adobe Creative Suite or related tools.
• Familiarity with online registration software (e.g., Eventbrite) and survey software.
• Excellent attention to detail and solid copyediting and proofreading skills.
• Understanding the needs and sensitivities of different audiences and adapting appropriate writing style and content.
• Self-starter with the ability to establish and maintain a strong network of contacts and resources, both internally and externally.
• Ability to work effectively individually and within a team environment while coordinating tasks and events showing creativity, initiative and strong judgement.
• Ability to maintain a broad perspective; strong communication and interpersonal skills with an ability to foster and maintain effective relationships with all levels of faculty, staff, and senior administration.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:

• Coordinating the preparation and distribution of promotional/outreach materials
• Disseminating event and program-related information
• Producing promotional and outreach materials
• Formatting and maintaining communication templates
• Verifying that content is consistent with brand identity guidelines
• Tracking and monitoring outreach activities
• Coordinating tasks for projects and other strategic initiatives with stakeholders
• Coordinating the schedule for program and event calendars

TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL BE:

• Approachable
• Communicator
• Diplomatic
• Organized
• Proactive
• Resourceful
  Closing Date: 07/24/2025,11:59PM ET
  Employee Group: USW
  Appointment Type: Budget - Term
  Schedule: Full-Time
  Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone: USW Pay Band 11 - $76,577. with an annual step progression to a maximum of $97,928. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.
  Job Category: Communication/Media/Public Relation