External Engagement Officer - AVC Deans Office - Atlantic Veterinary College
Top Benefits
About the role
The Dean’s Office at the Atlantic Veterinary College is currently accepting applications for a full-time External Engagement Officer. This position reports to the Dean of the Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC) and works collaboratively with the UPEI Director, Communications and University Relations, and the UPEI Department of Development & Alumni Engagement.
What we offer:
- Flexible work arrangements
- Comprehensive Health and Dental
- RRSP Contribution
- Tuition Waivers
- Health and Wellness on Campus available to staff
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Strategic Development and Implementation
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Develop and implement high-level, long-term communications and engagement strategies to raise AVC's profile locally, regionally, nationally, and internationally
- Promote College's initiatives, successes, and world-class standing to internal and external audience
- Foster positive interest in AVC expertise, programs, and initiatives
- Develop marketing strategies for specific College projects
- Prepare and manage budgets to implement communications plans for targeted initiatives
- Identify success indicators and report outcomes of communication, marketing, and engagement strategies
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Oversee the development and implementation of:
- Annual event calendar and budget (led by event planner)
- Annual wellness activities plan (led by the Wellness Facilitator, in coordination with the Director of Wellness
- Sponsorship targets and off-site activities (led by off-site external engagement officer, in coordination with the Department)
Relations with Media and External Stakeholder
- Develop and manage the college's social media platforms and website, including content creation (including videos)
- Monitor public communications relevant to the college, manage issues, and identify media opportunities
- Liaise with media and nurture relations with media professionals to aid in the promotion of AVC stories and feature ideas
- Provide consultation, advice, and coaching to AVC spokespersons.
- Coordinate and contribute to the production and dissemination of promotional materials for the College
- Prepare media interviews, speaking notes, presentations, and reports for the Dean of AVC
Management and special projects
- Manage the budgets related to the AVC Engagement Office.
- Manage and supervise the College's event planner
- Manage and supervise the Wellness Facilitator in coordination with the Director of Wellness
- Manage and supervise the off-site external engagement and advancement officer, with input from the UPEI Department of Development & Alumni Engagement
- Prepare and present annual reports on the finances and outcomes of the AVC External Engagement office
Other duties as assigned by the Dean
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelors or Professional Degree with focus on marketing, communications or public relations
- Minimum of 5 five years of experience in a related field
- Proven ability to develop, implement, and evaluate comprehensive strategic communication and engagement plans
- Experience serving as a media spokesperson and representing an organization in interviews and media engagements
- Demonstrated ability to supervise, guide, and support team members to achieve individual and collective success
- Strong organizational and leadership skills and ability to effectively manage multiple priorities in a deadline driven environment
- Exceptional written communication skills for developing strategies, media materials, business plans, case studies, speeches, promotional content, web materials, and partner communications
- Strong interpersonal abilities and experience working effectively with diverse groups and stakeholders at all levels
- Experience in nurturing relations with media professionals and through social media challenges
- Experience in relationship building with groups such as alumni and clients, preference will be given to someone with donor relations experience
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
About University of Prince Edward Island
Established in 1969, the University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI) is a comprehensive public liberal arts university in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada, with roots in its founding institutions, Prince of Wales College (est. 1834) Saint Dunstan's University (est. 1855).
The only university in the province, UPEI offers a wide range of programs and degrees within the faculties of Arts; Business; Education; Graduate Studies; Indigenous Knowledge, Education, Research, and Applied Studies; Nursing; Science; Sustainable Design Engineering; and Veterinary Medicine. Home to Canada Research Chairs, a UNESCO Chair in Island Studies and Sustainability, endowed and sponsored research chairs, and 3M National Teaching Fellows, UPEI comprises a community of talented and dedicated faculty and staff who provide exceptional learning experiences to Canadian and international students under their tutelage.
In addition to its main campus in Charlottetown, UPEI has established the Canadian Centre for Climate Change and Adaptation in St. Peter's Bay, PEI. The University also has an international campus in Cairo, Egypt, offering degrees in business administration, mathematical and computational sciences, and sustainable design engineering. It also has postsecondary exchange programs with universities in numerous countries. As well, post-secondary students in Asia, Africa, and Europe can earn certain UPEI degrees, based on the University's curriculum and rigorous educational standards, while living in their home countries.
With millions of dollars in scholarships, international exchange and experiential learning opportunities, expanding professional and graduate programs, and outstanding student-faculty interaction, UPEI offers students an educational experience designed to help them reach their potential as future leaders.
The interim President and Vice-Chancellor is Dr. Greg Keefe. The Chancellor is the Honourable Catherine Callbeck.
External Engagement Officer - AVC Deans Office - Atlantic Veterinary College
Top Benefits
About the role
The Dean’s Office at the Atlantic Veterinary College is currently accepting applications for a full-time External Engagement Officer. This position reports to the Dean of the Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC) and works collaboratively with the UPEI Director, Communications and University Relations, and the UPEI Department of Development & Alumni Engagement.
What we offer:
- Flexible work arrangements
- Comprehensive Health and Dental
- RRSP Contribution
- Tuition Waivers
- Health and Wellness on Campus available to staff
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Strategic Development and Implementation
-
Develop and implement high-level, long-term communications and engagement strategies to raise AVC's profile locally, regionally, nationally, and internationally
- Promote College's initiatives, successes, and world-class standing to internal and external audience
- Foster positive interest in AVC expertise, programs, and initiatives
- Develop marketing strategies for specific College projects
- Prepare and manage budgets to implement communications plans for targeted initiatives
- Identify success indicators and report outcomes of communication, marketing, and engagement strategies
-
Oversee the development and implementation of:
- Annual event calendar and budget (led by event planner)
- Annual wellness activities plan (led by the Wellness Facilitator, in coordination with the Director of Wellness
- Sponsorship targets and off-site activities (led by off-site external engagement officer, in coordination with the Department)
Relations with Media and External Stakeholder
- Develop and manage the college's social media platforms and website, including content creation (including videos)
- Monitor public communications relevant to the college, manage issues, and identify media opportunities
- Liaise with media and nurture relations with media professionals to aid in the promotion of AVC stories and feature ideas
- Provide consultation, advice, and coaching to AVC spokespersons.
- Coordinate and contribute to the production and dissemination of promotional materials for the College
- Prepare media interviews, speaking notes, presentations, and reports for the Dean of AVC
Management and special projects
- Manage the budgets related to the AVC Engagement Office.
- Manage and supervise the College's event planner
- Manage and supervise the Wellness Facilitator in coordination with the Director of Wellness
- Manage and supervise the off-site external engagement and advancement officer, with input from the UPEI Department of Development & Alumni Engagement
- Prepare and present annual reports on the finances and outcomes of the AVC External Engagement office
Other duties as assigned by the Dean
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelors or Professional Degree with focus on marketing, communications or public relations
- Minimum of 5 five years of experience in a related field
- Proven ability to develop, implement, and evaluate comprehensive strategic communication and engagement plans
- Experience serving as a media spokesperson and representing an organization in interviews and media engagements
- Demonstrated ability to supervise, guide, and support team members to achieve individual and collective success
- Strong organizational and leadership skills and ability to effectively manage multiple priorities in a deadline driven environment
- Exceptional written communication skills for developing strategies, media materials, business plans, case studies, speeches, promotional content, web materials, and partner communications
- Strong interpersonal abilities and experience working effectively with diverse groups and stakeholders at all levels
- Experience in nurturing relations with media professionals and through social media challenges
- Experience in relationship building with groups such as alumni and clients, preference will be given to someone with donor relations experience
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
About University of Prince Edward Island
Established in 1969, the University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI) is a comprehensive public liberal arts university in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada, with roots in its founding institutions, Prince of Wales College (est. 1834) Saint Dunstan's University (est. 1855).
The only university in the province, UPEI offers a wide range of programs and degrees within the faculties of Arts; Business; Education; Graduate Studies; Indigenous Knowledge, Education, Research, and Applied Studies; Nursing; Science; Sustainable Design Engineering; and Veterinary Medicine. Home to Canada Research Chairs, a UNESCO Chair in Island Studies and Sustainability, endowed and sponsored research chairs, and 3M National Teaching Fellows, UPEI comprises a community of talented and dedicated faculty and staff who provide exceptional learning experiences to Canadian and international students under their tutelage.
In addition to its main campus in Charlottetown, UPEI has established the Canadian Centre for Climate Change and Adaptation in St. Peter's Bay, PEI. The University also has an international campus in Cairo, Egypt, offering degrees in business administration, mathematical and computational sciences, and sustainable design engineering. It also has postsecondary exchange programs with universities in numerous countries. As well, post-secondary students in Asia, Africa, and Europe can earn certain UPEI degrees, based on the University's curriculum and rigorous educational standards, while living in their home countries.
With millions of dollars in scholarships, international exchange and experiential learning opportunities, expanding professional and graduate programs, and outstanding student-faculty interaction, UPEI offers students an educational experience designed to help them reach their potential as future leaders.
The interim President and Vice-Chancellor is Dr. Greg Keefe. The Chancellor is the Honourable Catherine Callbeck.