Company: University of Toronto
Location: Toronto, ON
Expected salary: $84813 per year
Job date: Thu, 05 Sep 2024 02:34:24 GMT
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Job description: Date Posted: 09/03/2024
Req ID: 39426
Faculty/Division: Ofc of the Chief Information Officer
Department: Education Awareness
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Position Number: 00053602Description:About us:Education, Awareness and Culture (EAC) is an integral part of the ITS division. The team provides communication advice, planning, execution and support to the office of the Chief Information Officer as well as other units within the ITS portfolio. Additionally, EAC is responsible for key messaging and the development and execution of events, plans and strategies (including the IT@UofT Strategic Plan). We develop communications and marketing campaigns to help successfully deliver the business objectives of ITS.Your opportunity:Reporting to the Senior Manager of EAC the Senior Communications Officer is responsible for day-to-day marketing and communication activities pertaining to all major system projects and initiatives within Information Technology Services (ITS) portfolio. As the resource on communications matters, consults and collaborates with internal clients (e.g., ITS managers, IT Directors, system stakeholders) on ITS intended to successfully roll-out large complex projects to stakeholders (student, faculty and staff) in support of the broad reaching ITS portfolio.The position develops, directs and provides guidance on the department’s communication strategies, implementation and success; as a communications resource provides consultation to internal stakeholders, develops original compelling content for project initiatives, as well as expertly synthesizing this content for senior management. In collaboration with the Manager, leads the development and strategy implementation of original content creation for the department’s internal and external communications, including but not limited to department websites / blogs, newsletters, annual reports, cost benefit reports, project roll-out plans, project dashboards, listservs, customer satisfaction surveys, etc.Your responsibilities will include:
- Developing and implementing marketing plans to promote programs, events and/or initiatives that support strategic objectives
- Fostering relationships with internal and external contacts in the coordination of marketing activities
- Building and strengthening relationships with stakeholders and partners of strategic importance
- Designing surveys to support the evaluation of strategies and objectives
- Delivering presentations to promote programs, opportunities and/or initiatives
- Producing promotional and outreach materials
- Implementing marketing project plans
- Consulting with clients regarding the development of project scope and resources
Essential Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree or acceptable combination of equivalent experience.
- Minimum five years in the following:
- Experience developing and executing strategic communication plans
- Experience with promotional rollout plan development and execution
- Experience and understanding of IT Projects and Systems
- Experience writing for a website
- Strong editing and proofreading abilities
- Excellent writing skills
- Diplomacy and political acuity
- Proven relationship building skills and strong ability to develop and maintain stakeholder relations
- Stellar event planning and management
- Proficient with social media and digital platforms
Assets (Nonessential):
- Higher education experience
- Graphic and web design
To be successful in this role you will be:
- Accountable
- Achievement oriented
- Approachable
- Communicator
- Diplomatic
- Organized
- Proactive
- Team player
NOTE: This is a 15-month term positionClosing Date: 09/11/2024, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: USW
Appointment Type: Budget – Term
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:
USW Pay Band 13 — $84,813. with an annual step progression to a maximum of $108,463. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.
Job Category: Information Technology (IT)
Recruiter: Khristen SivaramalingamLived Experience Statement
Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.Diversity StatementThe University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see .Accessibility StatementThe University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact .
The Office of the Chief Information Officer at the University of Toronto is seeking a Senior Communications Officer for their Education Awareness department. The role involves developing and implementing marketing plans for IT projects and initiatives, fostering relationships with stakeholders, and creating promotional materials. The ideal candidate will have experience in strategic communication planning, strong writing skills, and proficiency in social media and digital platforms. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. The position is a 15-month term role with a closing date of 09/11/2024.
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