Classification & Regular Hours

Hours per Week: 35

Salary Grade: 13

Please note, this is a 1-year, temporary full-time contract opportunity.

ABOUT WESTERN

Western University delivers an academic experience second to none. Western challenges the best and brightest faculty, staff and students to commit to the highest global standards. Our research excellence expands knowledge and drives discovery with real-world application. Western attracts individuals with a broad worldview, seeking to study, influence and lead in the international community. Since 1878, The Western Experience has combined academic excellence with life-long opportunities for intellectual, social and cultural growth in order to better serve our communities.

ABOUT US

The Faculty of Health Sciences is a large, diverse, and comprehensive unit, comprised of six Schools (Nursing, Kinesiology, Health Studies, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Communication Sciences and Disorders), a large Interdisciplinary Graduate Program in Health and Rehabilitation Sciences and four Research Centres. The Faculty has more than 3,200 undergraduate students and more than 800 graduate students (200 PhD students).

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Communications Coordinator will coordinate communications and marketing efforts with a specific focus on enhancing the local, national and international reputation and profile of the Faculty of Health Sciences, and supporting student recruitment initiatives for the Faculty. The incumbent will support the implementation of strategic communication plans and related projects, develop content across a variety of mediums and digital platforms and will oversee event logistics as required. The Communications Coordinator will ensure branding consistency in order to promote and market scholarship, research and programming across the Faculty and in a manner that is consistent with all of Western's applicable guidelines.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• Undergraduate Degree in Communications, Marketing, or Related Program
• International Association of Business Communicators Designation completed or in progress is preferred

Experience:

• 2 years' experience in communications and/or marketing, with an emphasis on digital communications, graphic design, video editing and feature story writing
• Experience in a post-secondary environment is preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Familiarity with e-communication tools including website and graphic design principles and with social media platforms relevant to student populations
• Knowledge of theory and best practices in media relations and public affairs and with marketing trends and best practices
• Familiarity with principles of writing, including grammar and style, argument, and coherence
• Ability to collaborate across internal and external boundaries to meet common objectives, improve outcomes and support work beyond one's own unit
• Ability to establish effective routines for excellent communication with all members of the team to maximize productivity
• Communication skills to engage audiences, with confidence interacting with individuals at all levels of an organization
• Ability to apply creativity and recommend strategies for engagement initiatives in response to cultural and social trends
• Attention to detail and proofreading abilities with an excellent command of the English language
• Discretion, tact and maturity to deal with public relations issues related to higher education
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, meet tight deadlines and adapt to changing priorities
• Computer skills with the ability to learn and use relevant software that achieves required outcomes and is in line with best practices
• Intermediate computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite
• Intermediate graphic design and video editing skills
• Strong communication skills to write clearly, and adapt communication style and content for intended audiences in a professional manner
• Familiarity with Customer Relationship Management systems (e.g. Salesforce)
• Experience using Web-based content management systems (e.g. Cascade) preferred
• Interpersonal skills to liaise with prospective and current students, staff, faculty and other members of the Western community
• Ability and propensity to use judgment and re-evaluate decisions when presented with new information
• Multi-tasking skills to prioritize and consistently produce high-quality work within deadlines
• Proven ability to build both formal and informal professional relationships within, across, and external to organizational boundaries
• Team player with the ability to work collaboratively and actively contribute in meetings and in team settings
• Familiarity with University policies and procedures preferred

Western Values Diversity

The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Western is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.

Please Note:

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be acknowledged.