Partner, Communications and Marketing

at  University of Alberta

Department VER Strategic Communications
Salary range $67,731 to $112,811
Hours per week -
Posted date
Closing date September 20, 2024
Position Type Full Time

DESCRIPTION

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QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 3-5 years of progressive experience in strategic communications, marketing or journalism in a complex organization.
• Expertise in client management or partner relations in a multi-collaborator organization (ability to work with all levels of staff and management).
• Deep understanding of communication channels and audience evaluation.
• Experience in developing complex strategies (marketing and communications).
• Solid commitment to consultation, collaboration and communication.
• A high degree of professionalism and judgment.
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral).
• Demonstrated experience and training supporting successful communications related to equity, diversity and inclusion and Indigenous initiatives.
• Solid understanding of academic culture, the university’s policies and procedures and its organizational structure.
  At the University of Alberta, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible hiring process for all candidates. If you require accommodations to participate in the interview process, please let us know at the time of booking your interview and we will make every effort to accommodate your needs.
  We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.
  The University of Alberta is committed to an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from all qualified persons. We encourage women; First Nations, Métis and Inuit persons; members of visible minority groups; persons with disabilities; persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression; and all those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas and the University to apply.
  Note: This opportunity will be available until midnight September 20, 2024, Edmonton, Alberta local time

Communications and marketing planning:

• Develop communications and marketing strategies for client portfolios.
• Gather pertinent information for project scoping, lead project meetings, support Communications Associates with task completion, manage timelines, resources and delivery of strategic communications and marketing solutions.
• Work with Centres of Expertise including media relations, issues management and creative and digital solutions on the execution of communications and marketing strategies.

Relationship management:

• Steward strategic partnerships and information sharing.
• Regularly assess processes and workflow to ensure consistency and efficiency, recommending changes when appropriate.
• Provide strategic advice, information and technical interpretation on complex strategic communications matters in a manner that can be easily understood by leaders/partners who do not share the same technical background.