Communications and Events Coordinator

Date Posted: 02/02/2023
Req ID: 29530
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science
Department: Ctr of Criminology
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Position Number: 00045628

Description:

About us:

The Faculty of Arts & Science is the heart of Canada’s leading university and one of the most comprehensive and diverse academic divisions in the world. The strength of Arts & Science derives from our combined teaching and research excellence in the humanities, sciences and social sciences across 29 departments, seven colleges and 46 interdisciplinary centres, institutes and programs.

We can only realize our mission with the dedication and excellence of engaged staff and faculty. The diversity of opportunities and perspectives within the Faculty reflect the local and global landscape and the need for curiosity, innovative thinking and collaboration. At Arts & Science, we take pride in our legacy of innovation and discovery that has changed the way we think about the world.


Your opportunity:

The Centre for Criminology & Sociolegal Studies (CrimSL) is a research and teaching unit whose faculty and students study crime, order and security from a variety of disciplinary perspectives and theoretical approaches. We offer an undergraduate program as well as graduate programs for masters and doctoral students, providing a solid foundation for understanding aspects of crime, justice and the processes of social order and disorder. With various backgrounds in sociology, history, law, psychology, philosophy and political science, our faculty are engaged in Canadian and international criminological research.

Under the general direction of the Centre Manager, the Communications and Events Coordinator will play an integral role in maintaining the Centre's digital communication platforms, advising on outreach strategies, producing promotional materials, and coordinating internal and external events.


Your responsibilities will include:

• Advising on best practices and strategies to maximize digital communication initiatives
• Writing and editingcontent for brochures, newsletters, websites and promotional materials
• Maintaining information on digital platforms, including the Centre's website and social media platforms
• Coordinating tasks for projects and other strategic initiativeswith stakeholders
• Analyzing and recommending options for the development of visual expression/layout of digital assets; Creating and editing web pages with interactive media
• Organizing events and programming on and offsite, including logistical details, technical requirements, bookings, publicity and related arrangements
• Liaising with clients to establish event concept and logistics
• Promoting events and programs to target audience

Essential Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in communication, marketing or event management or an acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum four years recent and relevant experience in preparing communication content, maintaining communication channels and organizing events, preferably in a academic environment.
• Experience with writing and editing content, designing layout and format for print and electronic media.
• Experience with design and production of newsletters, promotional materials, and website content and maintenance.
• Demonstrated work experience with administering social media platforms and writing for a web audience.
• Experience in managing a wide range of web publishing and communications tools.
• Experience coordinating the logistics for small to large events, from creation to execution.
• Advanced skills in MS Office (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Skilled in content management system (WordPress and Durpal)
• Skilled in the use of Adobe Creative Suites (e.g. Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator and Dreamweaver)
• Advanced skills in social media platforms (e.g. Facebook, Twitter)
• Skilled in newsletter and marketing platforms (e.g. Mailpoet, MailChimp)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent proofreading and editing skills
• Excellent time-management and organizational skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the demonstrated ability to interact with multiple stakeholders

To be successful in this role you will be:

• Approachable
• Articulate
• Communicator
• Multi-tasker
• Team player

Closing Date: 02/13/2023, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: USW
Appointment Type: Budget - Continuing
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:
USW Pay Band 09 -- $60,006 with an annual step progression to a maximum of $76,739. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.
Job Category: Communication/Media/Public Relations
Lived 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.

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All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Diversity Statement

The 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 http://uoft.me/UP.

Accessibility Statement

The 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 uoft.careers@utoronto.ca.

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