Marketing and Communications Officer

Offre d’emploi originale

The Marketing and Communications Officer will develop and implement strategies to promote experiential learning programs and student success initiatives. They will manage digital and print content, coordinate promotional materials, and engage with stakeholders to increase program visibility.

Détails du poste

Date Posted: 09/01/2026Req ID: 50044Faculty/Division: UofT MississaugaDepartment: UTM: Office of the Vice-Principal Academic & DeanCampus: University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM)Position Number: 00059982 Existing Vacancy: Yes Description:About us:U of T Mississauga—the second largest campus of Canada’s top-ranked university and the only research university in Ontario’s booming Peel Region—is one of the world’s great catalysts of human potential. Our employee community hums with the energy of 3,400 faculty, librarians and staff, who power our campus with curiosity, connection and care. We work together to spark life-changing research and innovation, make an indelible mark on the world by building equitable cities and societies, enable healthy lives, create a sustainable future and ignite entrepreneurship. Above all, we prioritize student success, and seek to give our 16,500 students the lift of a lifetime through learning and discovery. We love to open opportunities available nowhere else for our community to achieve their ambitions and make their unique contributions to Canada and the world.This work all comes together on a spectacularly green campus, alongside the Missinihe-ziibi (Trusting Creek or Credit River), where we seek to honour truth, reciprocity and reconciliation on the traditional land of the Huron-Wendat, Seneca and the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation. We’re thrilled to welcome those who want to learn more about us and to be part of what we do.Your opportunity:The Experiential Education Unit (EEU) in the Office of the Vice-Principal Academic and Dean (OVPAD), UTM, aims to enrich the undergraduate education experience by promoting and nurturing unique opportunities and approaches to learning both within and outside of the classroom. General areas of responsibilities of the OVPAD include: academic programs, academic HR; academic policy and planning; academic experience; academic integrity; academic appeals; experiential education; teaching and learning support; strategic leadership; divisional research and data analysis; graduate affairs; tri-campus affairs; and more.As the Marketing and Communications Officer, you will support the Experiential Education Unit (EEU) in promoting and advancing experiential learning opportunities across UTM, including the UTM Co-op Internship Program, flagship events, employer engagement initiatives, academic internships, and other student-focused programming. You will develop and implement marketing and communications strategies; create content and promotional materials for digital and print channels; manage social media and web content; and support storytelling initiatives that showcase student success and program impact. Working closely with EEU staff, employers, community partners, and other stakeholders, you will develop student- and employer-facing communications, support outreach and relationship-building activities, conduct research to inform communications strategies, gather stakeholder feedback, and assist in the planning, promotion, and delivery of events and initiatives that increase awareness, engagement, and participation in experiential learning opportunities.Reporting to the Associate Director, Student Learning and Professional Development, and working closely with the Director, Experiential Education & Community Engagement, the Marketing and Communications Officer will contribute to the visibility and growth of EEU programs and services. As a member of the EEU team, you will support communications and outreach efforts that engage students, faculty, staff, employer partners, and the broader community, helping to strengthen the impact of experiential learning across UTM.Your responsibilities will include: Developing content for marketing and/or promotional materials Coordinating the preparation and distribution of promotional/outreach materials Disseminating event and program-related information Maintaining information on digital platforms Producing promotional and outreach materials Formatting and maintaining communication templates Verifying that content is consistent with brand identity guidelines Coordinating tasks for projects and other strategic initiatives with stakeholders Essential Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree or acceptable combination of equivalent experience. Minimum four years of experience working in a Marketing and/or Communications environment. Experience creating and implementing marketing and communications strategies, campaigns, and promotional initiatives to increase engagement and program visibility. Experience developing content for digital and print communications, including websites, social media, newsletters, presentations, reports, and promotional materials. Strong organizational, project management, and event promotion skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Exceptional written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills, with demonstrated ability to tailor messaging for diverse audiences. Ability to interpret and apply university policies, procedures, and brand standards to communications and outreach activities. Familiarity with university systems and platforms, including learning management systems (e.g., Quercus), customer relationship management (CRM) tools, database management systems, and student information systems (e.g., ROSI), is an asset. Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to evaluate communication effectiveness and support continuous improvement initiatives. Assets (Nonessential): Experience working in a university environment. To be successful in this role you will be: Adaptable Articulate Communicator Multi-tasker Organized Resourceful Please note that one (1) position is available for a two-year term.Closing Date: 09/10/2026, 11:59PM ETEmployee Group: USW Appointment Type: Budget - Term Schedule: Full-TimePay Scale Group & Hiring Zone: USW Pay Band 09 -- $67,916. with an annual step progression to a maximum of $86,855. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol. Job Category: Communication/Media/Public RelationsRecruiter: Desiray Stewart Lived Experience StatementCandidates 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. Job descriptions are available upon request for internal applicants.

Ce que vous ferez

The Marketing and Communications Officer will develop and implement strategies to promote experiential learning programs and student success initiatives. They will manage digital and print content, coordinate promotional materials, and engage with stakeholders to increase program visibility.

Exigences

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree and possess at least four years of experience in a marketing or communications environment. Strong organizational, project management, and communication skills are essential for this role.

Compétences indiquées

• Résolution de problèmes · Souhaitée
• Gestion de projet · Souhaitée
• Relationship Building · Souhaitée
• interpersonal communication · Souhaitée

Autres compétences pertinentes

Relevées dans la description du poste. Confirmez les exigences importantes ci-dessus.

• Marketing strategy
• Communications strategy
• Content creation
• Social media management
• Project management
• Event promotion
• Copywriting
• Relationship building
• Stakeholder engagement
• Digital marketing
• Brand identity management
• Research
• Analytical skills
• Problem-solving
• Interpersonal communication
• Organizational skills
• Promotional Materials
• Resourcefulness
• Curiosity
• Newsletters
• Planning
• Academic Integrity
• Data Analysis
• Teaching
• Reconciliation
• Brand Identity
• Customer Relationship Management
• Communication
• Content Creation
• Continuous Improvement Process
• Learning Management Systems
• Database Management Systems
• Entrepreneurship
• Experiential Education
• Marketing
• Innovation
• Interpersonal Communications
• Problem Solving
• Job Evaluation
• Learning Support
• Scale (Map)
• Project Management
• Multitasking
• Presentations
• Relationship Building
• Student Information Systems
• Strategic Leadership
• Student Engagement
• Templates
• Coordinating

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