Assistant Director, Marketing and Communications

University of Toronto, Canada

Updated: 19 days ago
Location: Downtown Toronto University of Toronto Harbord, ONTARIO
Deadline: ;

Date Posted: 04/02/2024
Req ID: 36741
Faculty/Division: UofT Scarborough
Department: UTSC:Marketing and Communications
Campus: University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC)

Description:

About us:

The University of Toronto Scarborough is a place of energy, enthusiasm and passion. Our commitment to inclusive excellence attracts the brightest learners, scholars and employees from around the globe. Our success has been made possible by the opportunity given to us by our Indigenous hosts to operate on their territory, and we cherish our continuing partnerships with these communities. The University of Toronto Scarborough is an exciting campus with unlimited potential. Join us on our journey.

The Marketing & Communications team at The University of Toronto Scarborough is growing and we are looking for a dynamic, innovative digital storyteller to join us. Our team is a highly collaborative group of Marketing Communications professionals, driven to find new and creative ways to reach our audiences. We uncover the most inspiring and impactful stories from our communities and share those moments with audiences locally, nationally and internationally. Webring the U of T story to life, every day.

This search aligns with the University’s commitment to strategically and proactively promote diversity among our community members (Statement on Equity, Diversity & Excellence ). Recognizing that Black, Indigenous, and other Racialized communities have experienced inequities that have developed historically and are ongoing, we strongly welcome and encourage candidates from those communities to apply.

Your opportunity:

The Marketing & Communications team at the University of Toronto Scarborough is looking for a dynamic, innovative communicator to join us. Our team is a highly collaborative group of Marketing Communications professionals, driven to find new and creative ways to reach our audiences. We uncover the most inspiring and impactful stories from our communities and share those moments with audiences locally, nationally and internationally. We bring the U of T story to life, every day. Under the general direction of the Executive Director, Marketing & Communications for the University of Toronto Scarborough, the Assistant Director, Marketing & Communications works collegially and collaboratively with a diverse range of staff, faculty members and stakeholders, providing guidance on internal and external-facing communications and marketing materials and strategies to elevate UTSC’s profile and advance results-driven campaigns. The incumbent will have a strong understanding of the logistical work that underpins strategic execution, and be able to communicate complex technical projects to a wider audience.


As a leader and a mentor on the Marketing & Communications team, the Assistant Director manages a team of high-caliber professionals and oversees execution and measurement of UTSC’s marketing communications strategy, ensuring integration across academic and administrative units. In addition, the incumbent is responsible for providing strategic advice and direction to academic and administrative units across UTSC via leadership of the campus-wide Communicators Community of Practice. The Assistant Director works closely with Advisors and their units to ensure alignment, consistency, and efficient use of resources.


The Assistant Director oversees a large portfolio of UTSC marketing and communication executive initiatives, including multi-platform campaigns; actively participates in senior-level decision-making and is responsible for liaising and working closely with the Executive Director, as well as UTSC and University leadership as needed, to ensure appropriate consultation, measurement and quarterly reporting on communications plans. The Assistant Director facilitates the design of marketing and communications strategies that are comprehensive, innovative and sensitive to the needs of diverse local, regional and international target audiences, and ensures continual incorporation of current best practices.  As a leader and a mentor on the Marketing & Communications team, the Assistant Director manages a staff of high-caliber creative professionals and assumes responsibility for human resources, labour relations and financial management, dispute resolution and compliance of collective agreements.

Essential Qualifications:


EDUCATION: University degree in journalism, marketing, communications or related field or equivalent combination ofeducation and experience. Graduate degree an asset.

EXPERIENCE: A minimum of six years’ experience in communication and marketing management with extensiveexperience developing communications strategies, often on complex topics, on behalf of a publicly visibleorganization. Strong record of collaborations and partnerships. Demonstrated experience in projectmanagement. Experience creating and executing integrated marketing communications strategies.Experience working in a highly complex organization and willingness to work across units and departments.Demonstrated experience in leading and managing a team, preferably in a unionized environment.

SKILLS: Outstanding writing and editing skills; excellent oral and presentation skills. Ability to deal professionallywith tension and conflicts. Outstanding communications judgment. Expert in-depth knowledge of currentcommunications best practices and trends. Able to work in a highly diverse community with staff from variedbackgrounds. Excellent project management skills, creative management skills and problem-solving skillsrequired. Strong knowledge of communications measurement and content trends, especially as related todiverse audiences. Demonstrated experience with digital measurement and associated analytics andreporting tools. Ability to make strategic marketing communications decisions on behalf of the campus andits leadership. Demonstrated creativity and ability to think strategically. Detail oriented to ensure accurateand reliable implementation of communication strategies. Proficiency in digital-first office andcommunications approaches. Understanding of social media and emerging digital platforms.

OTHER: Must show evidence of a commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion and the promotion of a respectful and collegial learning and working environment. Ability to balance a tactical and strategic perspective; political acumen and strong conflict management skills; consultative leadership style with a focus on collegiality and respect. Strong desire to act as a mentor to staff. Strong analytical skills; professionalism; tact and diplomacy. Strong commitment to values of equity, diversity and inclusion; demonstrated ability to integrate these throughout communications activities. Passion for working at the University of Toronto and for the creation and implementation of communications strategies to support UTSC’s goals.

NOTE:

  • This is a TERM position ending August 2025. 

  • A full job description is available upon request from the UTSC HR Office .

  • This role is currently eligible for a hybrid work arrangement, pursuant to University policies and guidelines, including but not limited to the University of Toronto’s Alternative Work Arrangements Guideline .

Closing Date: 04/12/2024,11:59PM ET
Employee Group: Salaried
Appointment Type: Budget - Term
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone: PM 4 -- Hiring Zone: $102,763 - $119,892 -- Broadband Salary Range: $102,763 - $171,273
Job Category: Communication/Media/Public Relations


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