Marketing & Communications Associate (Orillia)
Marketing & Communications Associate (Orillia)
Full Time Position (Salary Under Review)
Posting closes: January 11, 2017
Dynamic, modern, and highly learner-centred, Lakehead University acknowledges all of our students as valued leaders of tomorrow, whose education and success are most paramount to our institution. Lakehead's Orillia campus is known for its welcoming community atmosphere, its innovative programs, and its new, environmentally-friendly facilities (LEED@ certified). Orillia is located in the heart of Ontario's Lake Country, recognized as one of Canada's premier outdoor recreation areas, as well as a centre for unique cultural and heritage experiences.
Reporting to the Marketing Director with a dotted line to the Principal, Orillia Campus, this position is responsible for helping to achieve the marketing and communications objectives of Lakehead University through providing a collaborative and coordinated approach to both our internal and external audiences. This position is responsible for managing the Digital Media Officer (Orillia) and for implementing the University’s marketing and communications objectives and goals as they relate across the organization and with respective departments. The Associate will oversee day-to-day activities, set priorities, foster relationships, and provide strategic direction and advice.
The successful candidate will possess post-secondary education in marketing, communication, journalism, public relations or in a related field. Completion of a University Degree is preferred. They will have at least 5 years of experience developing and implementing marketing and communications plans and activities, preferably within a post-secondary or not-for-profit setting. Experience in writing corporate communications, advertising and marketing, and preparing media relations materials is required as is extensive editorial experience with print and electronic communications.
The candidate has proven expertise developing and implementing integrated communications plans for multiple audiences; demonstrates knowledge of communications and marketing concepts and principles, with an ability to incorporate both traditional and new communications technologies in initiatives; superior verbal and written communication skills; ability to work independently and exercise sound judgement; able to provide oversight of use of digital marketing and social media platforms; strong organizational skills combined with an ability to coordinate and host special events; leadership skills and able to provide direction as the subject matter expert in leading communications and marketing on Campus; demonstrates ability to build relationships; is adaptable and works well in a busy environment with multiple demands while maintaining tact and diplomacy; and has strong computer skills with ability to use professional design software; and possesses photography and graphic design skills.
Interested candidates are invited to submit a cover letter and resume with the names and contact information of three professional references to:
Office of Human Resources
Orillia Academic Building
500 University Avenue, Orillia, ON L3V 0B9
Email: careers@lakeheadu.ca
Lakehead University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals including women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Aboriginal persons and persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation, gender identify or gender expression. Lakehead University is committed to an environment of open access to employment opportunities. Accommodations are available for all applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact Human Resources at (705)330-4008, extension 2011. We appreciate your interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be notified.