Job Title

Programs Specialist

Job Type

Permanent

Union

MRSA

Position Classification

SPB06 Public Relations Assistant VI

Salary Grade

$65,500.00 - $82,916.00

FT or PT

Full-time

Hybrid Work

This position is eligible

Position End Date (if applicable)

Location

MRU Main Campus - Calgary, AB T3E 6K6 CA (Primary)

About This Position About the Department

Mount Royal has a rich history of transformational student experiences, exceptional teaching, and meaningful community partnerships through its more than 100 year history. Serving more than 120,000 alumni, the Office of Alumni Relations (OAR) is responsible for providing similarly top-quality alumni experiences. Over the past few years, the University has expanded its alumni engagement efforts and is committed to maintaining this momentum by engaging alumni with the university and each other in high-value activities.

About The Role Mount Royal alumni are key stakeholders in its ongoing success, growth, and profile. The role of the Programs Specialist, Digital Engagement is to meaningfully advance the university’s engagement with its alumni through the design and delivery of an alumni podcast. This role will lead podcast development and delivery and must have experience and skill in all stages of podcast development, specifically podcasting hosting, recording and marketing. To be successful in this role, the Programs Specialist, Digital Engagement must be a skilled conversationalist, relationship builder, digital communicator and a curious storyteller. Experience working with a complex organization would be an asset. A demonstrated track record of success in digital content creation and podcasting, and working with organizational leaders and subject matter experts to create this content will be key for success in this role.

The incumbent will work closely with the Alumni Relations leadership team to develop the podcasting content strategy, and lead its implementation. Reporting to the Director, Alumni Relations and working closely with the Manager, Alumni Programs & Services, the incumbent will be a key member of the alumni team and an important contributor to alumni engagement and programing goals.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, design and implementation of an alumni podcast that contributes to pride, affinity and further connection to Mount Royal, is aligned to the interests, needs and curiosities of MRU alumni, and elevates alumni voices and experiences.
• Research topics and stay up-to-date with current trends to ensure the podcast is relevant, engaging, and meetings its goals.
• Produce and host the podcast, effectively collaborating with a co-host and alumni guests.
• Project manage all aspects of the podcast, working with external suppliers as necessary.
• Follow a workflow process and maintain detailed, accessible and accurate documentation.
• Act as a key contact with select campus and/or community partners for purposes of the podcast and its success.
• Maintain a high degree of knowledge and understanding of the MRU alumni community, seeking opportunities to connect them to the podcast and other alumni programming and content.
• Collaborate with colleagues on philanthropic initiatives involving alumni as current or prospective donors, strategically and appropriately positioning philanthropy and alumni engagement.
• Identify, recruit and steward alumni, university and community experts for the podcast.
• Consistently integrate voices who represent a broad and diverse range of thought, experience and perspectives.

Qualifications

• Three or Four Year Bachelor Degree or Equivalent
• Strategic thinking, good judgment, strong communication skills.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding and knowledge of online engagement platforms well as on-site and in-person programs and event logistics.
• A creative and collaborative digital engagement professional and content creator with experience in digital communication, specifically podcasting and digital content creation. Strategic and technical skills needed to create and deliver a successful podcast.
• Experience in project management, marketing communications, journalism, social media, and SEO preferred.
• Working with and stewarding volunteers and subject-matter-experts preferred.

Salary: $65,500.00 - $82,916.00 per annum

Closing Date: August 15, 2025

A cover letter and resume should be submitted in one .pdf document. Please title your .pdf document as follows: [Last Name], [Requisition Number], [Document Title].pdf (ex. Smith, 999999, CV.pdf). We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, however, Canadian citizens, permanent residents and others currently legally authorized to work in Canada will be given priority. Please note only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. After the close date, you can check on the status of your application through your Career Centre. New career opportunities arise frequently and are posted as they become available. Please check back often to view our latest postings on our Career Opportunities page.

If you require accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please notify erecruiter@mtroyal.ca and we will work together on your accommodation request.

About MRU Founded in 1910 and located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, Mount Royal University grew into a vibrant college in the 1930s and became a mid-sized university in 2009. A student-focused undergraduate university built on teaching excellence, Mount Royal University is known for our top-calibre programs, high-quality teaching and learning experience, robust delivery of liberal education, scholarly teaching, experiential learning and undergraduate research. MRU serves approximately 15,782 students, including 11,752 full-time and 4,030 part-time learners. MRU offers 13 bachelor's degrees encompassing 37 majors across faculties such as Arts, Business, Communications, Health, Community & Education, and Science & Technology. With over 74% of its student body drawn from the local area, Mount Royal University primarily serves Calgary and its surrounding region. MRU is a diverse yet close community with over 1,800 employees. Mount Royal provides employees the support they need to lead and advance institutional goals. Learn more about MRU's Academic Plan and Strategic Plan.

What We Offer Talented and committed employees are the driving force behind student success. We strive to be an employer of choice among Canadian post-secondary institutions. At MRU, we recognize that people are a combination of many intersecting identities; we work to cultivate an environment that welcomes the whole person, and harnesses the strength that is available in our diversity, creating a rich and inclusive workplace.

Investing in the learning and development of our employees benefits the individual and the University. A variety of services, resources and programs encourage a healthy, productive workplace. MRU offers a competitive total compensation package including learning/training paid by employer, paid vacation, winter holiday closure, personal days and a free membership in our fully equipped recreation centre. Positions over six months may also be eligible for health and dental benefits, pension, health and personal spending accounts, and disability benefits.

Our campus offers the convenience of a full medical clinic, dentist and pharmacy, as well as a variety of wellness services such as physiotherapists and massage therapists. Campus Recreation offers many activities, including personal training, fitness classes, climbing, aquatics, sports, tournaments and certifications for students, employees and the public.