Marketing & Sales Assistant
Top Benefits
About the role
Please submit your application through the following link: https://brocku.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/brocku_careers/job/St-Catharines-Main-Campus/Marketing---Sales-Assistant_JR-1021454
Please note: This position is located on-site at the Burlington Campus
About the Role:
Reporting to Manager of Marketing, Professional & Continuing Studies the incumbent contributes to marketing, sales, and business development efforts by assisting with content creation, social media management, basic graphic design, event support, and contact organization. The incumbent also provides front-line communications for the Professional & Continuing Studies department. The incumbent serves as the first point of contact for the department, managing the department inbox, responding to inquiries, and providing on-site support to guests, clients, and students.
The Marketing & Sales Assistant will:
- Provide on-site support to guests, clients, and students, addressing their needs, problem solve day to day issues, and directing them appropriately;
- Answer phone calls and communicate effectively as a representative of the university and department;
- Assist with social media content creation and management, including content calendar creation, scheduling posts, monitoring engagement, and tracking analytics;
- Support the creation of basic graphic design elements for marketing materials (e.g., social media posts, flyers);
- Coordinate content writing with outsourced vendors, ensuring timely delivery and quality;
- Assist Manager, Marketing with paid traditional and digital advertising objectives as required (e.g., Meta ads, tradeshows, vendor booths);
- Gather and analyse data on competitors, target audiences and industry trends;
- Support the planning and logistics of events, liaising with internal and external partners, coordinating services required for events including selecting and booking vendors, negotiating contracts, arranging guest speakers, invitations, catering, audio-visual and equipment;
- Capture event photography and perform basic photo editing for marketing purposes;
- Plan, organize and coordinate on and off campus Faculty and community partner event details;
- Provide general administrative support to the Director, PCS, and the Manager, PCS Marketing;
- Assist with business development initiatives, such as researching potential clients and partners;
- Ensure the day-to-day financial activities of the department are carried out according to best practices and comply with university policy and procedures.
Please note: This position may also require you to work evenings and weekends based on operational needs.
Key Skills and Experience:
- Certificate/diploma in area of marketing, graphic design, media (photography or video), digital marketing, or equivalent combination of education and experience;
- Valid G class driver’s license with an acceptable drivers’ abstract;
- Experience in a marketing, sales, customer service, or administrative support role;
- Experience working and communicating cross culturally;
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
- Strong organizational and time management skills;
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook);
- Familiarity with social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn);
- Familiar with AI platforms and responsible use of AI in a workplace environment;
- Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously;
- Promotes and embodies inclusivity and respect within the workplace and the broader community.
Preferred or Asset Skills:
- Undergraduate Degree;
- Basic graphic design skills (Adobe Suite);
- Experience with newsletter software (e.g., MailChimp, Constant Contact, CampaignMonitor);
- Knowledge of professional and continuing education;
- Experience working with Wordpress, Google Ads, Meta Business Suite;
- Proficiency in additional language(s) would be an asset. Such as: Japanese, French, Spanish, Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese.
Salary and Total Rewards:
- Job Grade I, Salary Scale ($52,093 - $84,476)
- Target Hiring Range: $52,093 - $55,000*
- This is a permanent position that includes:
- Health & Dental Benefits: Comprehensive extended health, dental, and vision coverage.
- Pension Plan: Enrollment eligibility in the Brock University Pension Plan.
- Vacation: Up to 3 weeks per year, in addition to university holidays.
- Professional Development: Eligibility for the Brock Tuition Waiver Program.
*The final salary is based on experience, internal equity, and budget considerations within the target hiring range.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $52,093.00-$55,000.00 per year
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 2025-07-08
About Brock University
Brock University is one of Canada’s top post-secondary institutions.
As one of Canada's top employers, (as ranked by Forbes and Hamilton-Niagara's Top Employers for 2024), Brock offers opportunities in leadership, teaching, research, student support services and administration to more than 5,500 ongoing and temporary faculty, librarians and staff. We have a history of developing the strength and career potential of our employees.
With more than 19,000 students, Brock is big enough to have world-class facilities and professors for teaching and learning, and small enough to ensure that our students are more than just a number.
Brock is ranked among the top comprehensive universities in the country, including its commitment to providing scholarships and bursaries.
We offer more than 120 outstanding undergraduate and graduate programs across seven academic Faculties. Marquee programs include sport management, oenology and viticulture, nursing, co-op accounting and teacher education.
Brock is in the Top 5 among all Ontario Universities for prestigious 3M Teaching Excellence Awards, and home to leading researchers, scholars and Canada Research Chairs who are engaged and accessible to our students.
Brock takes students beyond the lecture hall and the lab; Experiential learning opportunities enable students to put their classroom learning to practice.
We offer one of the most diversified co-op programs in Canada. Co-op education in 40 programs enables students to graduate with a minimum of 12 months of relevant work experience.
More than 95 per cent of our co-op graduates are hired by their previous employer. In fact, Brock graduates have an employment rate above the average for Ontario universities, and our alumni are leading cutting-edge organizations and making significant social contributions.
Whether you're a student interested in studying your passions or a professional seeking employment in a unique campus environment, we invite you to experience Brock.
Marketing & Sales Assistant
Top Benefits
About the role
Please submit your application through the following link: https://brocku.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/brocku_careers/job/St-Catharines-Main-Campus/Marketing---Sales-Assistant_JR-1021454
Please note: This position is located on-site at the Burlington Campus
About the Role:
Reporting to Manager of Marketing, Professional & Continuing Studies the incumbent contributes to marketing, sales, and business development efforts by assisting with content creation, social media management, basic graphic design, event support, and contact organization. The incumbent also provides front-line communications for the Professional & Continuing Studies department. The incumbent serves as the first point of contact for the department, managing the department inbox, responding to inquiries, and providing on-site support to guests, clients, and students.
The Marketing & Sales Assistant will:
- Provide on-site support to guests, clients, and students, addressing their needs, problem solve day to day issues, and directing them appropriately;
- Answer phone calls and communicate effectively as a representative of the university and department;
- Assist with social media content creation and management, including content calendar creation, scheduling posts, monitoring engagement, and tracking analytics;
- Support the creation of basic graphic design elements for marketing materials (e.g., social media posts, flyers);
- Coordinate content writing with outsourced vendors, ensuring timely delivery and quality;
- Assist Manager, Marketing with paid traditional and digital advertising objectives as required (e.g., Meta ads, tradeshows, vendor booths);
- Gather and analyse data on competitors, target audiences and industry trends;
- Support the planning and logistics of events, liaising with internal and external partners, coordinating services required for events including selecting and booking vendors, negotiating contracts, arranging guest speakers, invitations, catering, audio-visual and equipment;
- Capture event photography and perform basic photo editing for marketing purposes;
- Plan, organize and coordinate on and off campus Faculty and community partner event details;
- Provide general administrative support to the Director, PCS, and the Manager, PCS Marketing;
- Assist with business development initiatives, such as researching potential clients and partners;
- Ensure the day-to-day financial activities of the department are carried out according to best practices and comply with university policy and procedures.
Please note: This position may also require you to work evenings and weekends based on operational needs.
Key Skills and Experience:
- Certificate/diploma in area of marketing, graphic design, media (photography or video), digital marketing, or equivalent combination of education and experience;
- Valid G class driver’s license with an acceptable drivers’ abstract;
- Experience in a marketing, sales, customer service, or administrative support role;
- Experience working and communicating cross culturally;
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
- Strong organizational and time management skills;
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook);
- Familiarity with social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn);
- Familiar with AI platforms and responsible use of AI in a workplace environment;
- Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously;
- Promotes and embodies inclusivity and respect within the workplace and the broader community.
Preferred or Asset Skills:
- Undergraduate Degree;
- Basic graphic design skills (Adobe Suite);
- Experience with newsletter software (e.g., MailChimp, Constant Contact, CampaignMonitor);
- Knowledge of professional and continuing education;
- Experience working with Wordpress, Google Ads, Meta Business Suite;
- Proficiency in additional language(s) would be an asset. Such as: Japanese, French, Spanish, Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese.
Salary and Total Rewards:
- Job Grade I, Salary Scale ($52,093 - $84,476)
- Target Hiring Range: $52,093 - $55,000*
- This is a permanent position that includes:
- Health & Dental Benefits: Comprehensive extended health, dental, and vision coverage.
- Pension Plan: Enrollment eligibility in the Brock University Pension Plan.
- Vacation: Up to 3 weeks per year, in addition to university holidays.
- Professional Development: Eligibility for the Brock Tuition Waiver Program.
*The final salary is based on experience, internal equity, and budget considerations within the target hiring range.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $52,093.00-$55,000.00 per year
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 2025-07-08
About Brock University
Brock University is one of Canada’s top post-secondary institutions.
As one of Canada's top employers, (as ranked by Forbes and Hamilton-Niagara's Top Employers for 2024), Brock offers opportunities in leadership, teaching, research, student support services and administration to more than 5,500 ongoing and temporary faculty, librarians and staff. We have a history of developing the strength and career potential of our employees.
With more than 19,000 students, Brock is big enough to have world-class facilities and professors for teaching and learning, and small enough to ensure that our students are more than just a number.
Brock is ranked among the top comprehensive universities in the country, including its commitment to providing scholarships and bursaries.
We offer more than 120 outstanding undergraduate and graduate programs across seven academic Faculties. Marquee programs include sport management, oenology and viticulture, nursing, co-op accounting and teacher education.
Brock is in the Top 5 among all Ontario Universities for prestigious 3M Teaching Excellence Awards, and home to leading researchers, scholars and Canada Research Chairs who are engaged and accessible to our students.
Brock takes students beyond the lecture hall and the lab; Experiential learning opportunities enable students to put their classroom learning to practice.
We offer one of the most diversified co-op programs in Canada. Co-op education in 40 programs enables students to graduate with a minimum of 12 months of relevant work experience.
More than 95 per cent of our co-op graduates are hired by their previous employer. In fact, Brock graduates have an employment rate above the average for Ontario universities, and our alumni are leading cutting-edge organizations and making significant social contributions.
Whether you're a student interested in studying your passions or a professional seeking employment in a unique campus environment, we invite you to experience Brock.