Communications Specialist, Office of Global Engagement

at  North Island College

POSITION SUMMARY

The Communications Specialist supports the institution’s internationalization strategy with a specific focus on the international student recruitment goals of the Office of Global Engagement (OGE) This position reports to the Manager, International Enrollment and Recruitment. The Communication Specialist has primary responsibility for international marketing and recruitment and coordinates and maintains OGE communication strategy as it pertains to international student recruitment. The Communication Specialist collaborates mainly with OGE recruitment representatives and recruitment partners. The position plans, liaises, communicates and develops effective working relationships among the OGE, NIC communications, marketing and recruitment, faculty members and other offices within NIC, as well as the external service providers and Canadian government entities overseas. The Communication Specialist is responsible for maintaining an active and appropriate social media presence, website content support, the production and distribution of marketing materials and collaterals, and assisting with recruitment partner agreements and activities.

REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

1. A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in business, communication or similar.
2. Demonstrated coursework/experience in communications, intercultural communication/interpersonal communication, international studies/business, and marketing.
3. Minimum of three years’ experience related to business communications or digital marketing is preferred.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS & ABILITIES

1. Exceptional communication, both written and verbal, with a focus on strong and effective writing and editing skills in English.
2. Ability to work independently with the minimum supervision and demonstrate commitment and ability to independently solve problems and work collaboratively within a physical and virtual team environment while and developing and maintaining service standards and procedures.
3. Must possess knowledge, experience, understanding and sensitivity to working in a culturally diverse environment.
4. Must be able to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
5. Knowledge of student recruitment and retention issues.
6. Excellent organizational, time management and interpersonal communication skills to meet deadlines and manage changing priorities while maintaining attention to details.
7. Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-tasked team environment.
8. Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures related to the College policy.
9. Intermediate level of proficiency in the MS Office suite of programs and a good working knowledge of databases, web design and social media platforms, combined with the ability to process computer data and to format and generate reports.
10. Strong skills focused on liaising with various stakeholders and bringing a project together in a coordinated fashion. Proficiency in project management apps preferred.
11. Ability to work in a language other than English preferred.
12. Ability to work evenings and weekends as required.