Business Support Assistant

TERM Assignment:

Carleton University also welcomes applications from continuing employees. If a Continuing employee is the successful candidate, this assignment will be considered a Career Development Assignment, and the successful candidate must obtain a leave of absence from their current and substantive position, where applicable. Permission for such leave must not be unreasonably withheld.

Internal candidates will be given priority consideration at this time. Please note: Carleton University encourages applications from all qualified candidates.

Job Number:  J0721-0872

Job Title:  Business Support Assistant

Job Type:  Term Full Time

Department:  University Services

Job Category:  Administrative

Number of Positions:  1

Date Posted (dd/mm/yyyy):  30/07/2021

Closing Date (dd/mm/yyyy):  09/08/2021

Salary (with Salary Rate):  53,237.00 - 58,101.00/Year

Assignment Duration From:  16/08/2021

Assignment Duration To:  15/02/2021

Employee Group:  Administrative Staff - CUPE 2424

Salary Level:  6PE

Date Position Available:  16/08/2021

Duties and Responsibilities:

Under the direction of the Marketing Manager of Campus Services, this position is responsible for assisting with creating, implementing, and evaluating various marketing efforts for numerous departments within the Campus Services portfolio.

Additionally, this position is responsible for facilitating the continuous improvement of Campus Services’ service offerings by collecting surveys and data, exploring data already available to Campus Services, maintaining data collection processes, and participating in various activities in support of projects within Campus Services.

The position would entail working with and supporting the various departments within Campus Services, as well as throughout Carleton.

Qualifications:

The incumbent must possess the following qualifications:
• Strong understanding of social media a must.
• Excellent writing skills are required to prepare marketing emails for events, multimedia presentations, and social media postings.
• Working knowledge of various computer software such as Outlook and other Microsoft Office programs, Adobe Suite programs (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Premiere etc.), social media analytics tools, and Google Analytics.
• Ability to learn and keep up-to-date with apps/programs for creating and monitoring social media content, graphic design, and technology related to the improvement of overall marketing initiatives.
• Photography and video skills are required.
• Familiarity with Hootsuite an asset.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills as well as a strong knowledge of Carleton University and the Ottawa region.
• Capable of effectively organizing and handling a heavy workload with multiple simultaneous deadlines, working independently, and using good judgment.
• English language fluency is required.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Education and Experience:

The above is normally acquired through the completion of:
• Completion of relevant two (2) year diploma, such as business, marketing/advertising, multimedia design, social media, or equivalent.
• One (1) year of experience in marketing, social media, content curation, graphic design and video editing, preferably in a post-secondary environment. Experience in developing content for and monitoring social media sites is required, as is experience in preparing multimedia presentations.

HR Note:

Carleton University and CUPE 2424 re currently completing a joint job evaluation and pay equity project. The University and the Union are working together to describe the skills, effort, responsibilities and working conditions associated with every CUPE 2424 job, including this one. As a result, the job description that is currently associated with this posting (for recruitment purposes) may be revised to reflect the actual duties captured in the new job descriptions.

By applying for this job you are acknowledging that the actual duties associated with this job may differ somewhat from those identified in the job posting and that you will agree to perform the duties of this job as determined through the joint job evaluation process.

Equivalencies will be considered. Applicants are encouraged to provide information which may demonstrate equivalent qualifications. Please note that applicants may be required to complete an employment test as part of the selection process for this position. Those applicants that are selected for an interview will be requested to contact the Human Resource Advisor assigned to this competition as soon as possible to discuss any accommodation requirements. Arrangements will be made to accommodate your request in a timely manner. Carleton University is strongly committed to fostering diversity within its community as a source of excellence, cultural enrichment, and social strength. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our University including, but not limited to: women; visible minorities; First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples; persons with disabilities; and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expressions.

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*1. Are you legally eligible to work in Canada?
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No
*2. Have you at least completed a two (2) year diploma in business, market/advertising, multimedia design, social, or any equivalences?
Yes
No
*3. How many years of experience do you have in marketing, social media, content curation, graphic design and video editing? (This includes developing content, monitoring social media sites, and preparing multimedia presentations).
0 years
0-1 years
1-2 years
+2 years
*4. Do you have a strong understanding of social media?
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No
*5. Do you have skills in photography and in video?
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No
*6. Are you fluent in the English language?
Yes
No
7. Are you legally eligible to work in Canada?
Yes
No

* Question numbers in red and with an asterisk indicate mandatory questions (answer is required).

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