About the role
Purpose:
York University is dedicated to promoting student success and ensuring that students have high quality experiential learning experiences throughout their academic experience to provide every student equitable access to professional, integrated career education supports so they graduate with the confidence to manage their careers in a constantly changing world. Reporting to the Associate Director, Co-op and Career Education Communications, the Communications and Marketing Coordinator participates in the planning, design, development, implementation, coordination, measurement, reporting, and ongoing maintenance of communications and marketing activities for Co-op and Career Education across York University. The role is responsible for liaising with partners across the University as well as external groups to support the creation of impactful content. The role must keep abreast of emerging trends and best practices as it relates to web design, user experience, social media, digital marketing and digital communications.
Education:
University degree in English, Communications, Marketing, Digital Media, Publishing, Design or related field, or an equivalent of 4 years recent experience (defined as within the last five years) working at York University and performing the same or similar tasks. This education equivalency is in addition to the experiential requirements outlined below.
Experience:
3 years recent related experience in communications, marketing, design and website development (e.g., Web design and maintenance, graphic design, content development, calendar maintenance etc.) in a post-secondary or similar environment.
Skills:
Ability to write and edit web and social media content.
Ability to craft communications that reflect the diversity of the target audience.
Effective analytical skills to research and review.
Results oriented with the ability to think creatively, take initiative and be proactive.
Solid analytical and creative problem-solving skills.
Effective written and oral communication skills. ability to obtain and relay information promptly and accurately.
Effective interpersonal skills including tact and diplomacy.
Effective attention to detail.
Ability to work independently, as a member of a team and maintain positive relationships.
Effective organizational skills.
Working effectively under pressure of high volume to meet unit goals and objectivesTechnical.
Web development and maintenance.
Content management systems (e.g. WordPress, Drupal). customer relationship management (CRM) and client management database systems (e.g. Microsoft Dynamic CRM, Symplicity or other software).
Google Analytics. social media publishing and listening tools (e.g. Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Hootsuite, Sprout Social, Falcon, Sysomos, etc) and strategy/content development, application packages (Microsoft Office 365 suite).
Graphic design tools (e.g. Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign).
Video editing tools (e.g. Premiere Pro, Final Cut, After Effects).
Knowledge of web accessibility and ability to create AODA-compliant websites and PDFs.
Demonstrated commitment to the values of creating student success: Care, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, Innovation, Excellence and Inclusion.
Additional Notes:
This position requires the candidate to produce a verification of degree(s), credentials(s), or equivalencies from accredited institutions and/or international equivalents at the time of interview.
If you are a current York University employee in the YUSA-1 bargaining unit and/or are using your job posting rights under the collective agreement to view and apply for jobs, you must apply through the Employee Career Portal - YU Hire to be considered an internal applicant.
As per Article 12.02(f) of the YUSA-1 Collective Agreement, to be considered an internal applicant, employees in the YUSA-1 bargaining unit must submit the application 5 working days following the first day of posting. This is referred to as the 'Posted Date' on the job posting. Please refer to the 'Posting Intent' on the job posting.
The University welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including, but not limited to women, persons with disabilities, visible minorities (racialized), Indigenous Peoples and persons of any gender identity and sexual orientation. York University is committed to a positive, supportive and inclusive environment.
York University offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment processes. If you are contacted by York University regarding a job opportunity or testing, please advise if you require accommodation.
We are committed to enhancing our environmentally and socially responsible practices for the benefit of all members of the York community. Our long term perspective recognizes our responsibility to be innovators and to continually work as a community to reduce our ecological impact.
York University employees must apply to jobs through the Employee Career Portal - YU Hire. If you are a current York University employee and/or are using your rights under a collective agreement to view and/or apply to jobs, you MUST log into YU Hire to access the York University Employee Career Portal.
PLEASE NOTE: This job posting is for an existing vacancy. Applications must be received by 11:55 pm EST on the posted deadline date, if applicable. Posting deadlines can be updated, or modified, at any time based on hiring needs. Please refer to the York U Career Portal when confirming posting deadlines.
About York University
York University is a diverse community of students, faculty, and staff driving positive change.
As one of the largest post-secondary communities in the world and with a uniquely global perspective, we are driven by passion and purpose as part of a forward-thinking collective bringing enduring values and new ideas to complex societal challenges.
The York University staff and faculty community benefit from opportunities for career advancement, learning and development, and personal growth while creating positive change for our students and broader communities.
About the role
Purpose:
York University is dedicated to promoting student success and ensuring that students have high quality experiential learning experiences throughout their academic experience to provide every student equitable access to professional, integrated career education supports so they graduate with the confidence to manage their careers in a constantly changing world. Reporting to the Associate Director, Co-op and Career Education Communications, the Communications and Marketing Coordinator participates in the planning, design, development, implementation, coordination, measurement, reporting, and ongoing maintenance of communications and marketing activities for Co-op and Career Education across York University. The role is responsible for liaising with partners across the University as well as external groups to support the creation of impactful content. The role must keep abreast of emerging trends and best practices as it relates to web design, user experience, social media, digital marketing and digital communications.
Education:
University degree in English, Communications, Marketing, Digital Media, Publishing, Design or related field, or an equivalent of 4 years recent experience (defined as within the last five years) working at York University and performing the same or similar tasks. This education equivalency is in addition to the experiential requirements outlined below.
Experience:
3 years recent related experience in communications, marketing, design and website development (e.g., Web design and maintenance, graphic design, content development, calendar maintenance etc.) in a post-secondary or similar environment.
Skills:
Ability to write and edit web and social media content.
Ability to craft communications that reflect the diversity of the target audience.
Effective analytical skills to research and review.
Results oriented with the ability to think creatively, take initiative and be proactive.
Solid analytical and creative problem-solving skills.
Effective written and oral communication skills. ability to obtain and relay information promptly and accurately.
Effective interpersonal skills including tact and diplomacy.
Effective attention to detail.
Ability to work independently, as a member of a team and maintain positive relationships.
Effective organizational skills.
Working effectively under pressure of high volume to meet unit goals and objectivesTechnical.
Web development and maintenance.
Content management systems (e.g. WordPress, Drupal). customer relationship management (CRM) and client management database systems (e.g. Microsoft Dynamic CRM, Symplicity or other software).
Google Analytics. social media publishing and listening tools (e.g. Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Hootsuite, Sprout Social, Falcon, Sysomos, etc) and strategy/content development, application packages (Microsoft Office 365 suite).
Graphic design tools (e.g. Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign).
Video editing tools (e.g. Premiere Pro, Final Cut, After Effects).
Knowledge of web accessibility and ability to create AODA-compliant websites and PDFs.
Demonstrated commitment to the values of creating student success: Care, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, Innovation, Excellence and Inclusion.
Additional Notes:
This position requires the candidate to produce a verification of degree(s), credentials(s), or equivalencies from accredited institutions and/or international equivalents at the time of interview.
If you are a current York University employee in the YUSA-1 bargaining unit and/or are using your job posting rights under the collective agreement to view and apply for jobs, you must apply through the Employee Career Portal - YU Hire to be considered an internal applicant.
As per Article 12.02(f) of the YUSA-1 Collective Agreement, to be considered an internal applicant, employees in the YUSA-1 bargaining unit must submit the application 5 working days following the first day of posting. This is referred to as the 'Posted Date' on the job posting. Please refer to the 'Posting Intent' on the job posting.
The University welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including, but not limited to women, persons with disabilities, visible minorities (racialized), Indigenous Peoples and persons of any gender identity and sexual orientation. York University is committed to a positive, supportive and inclusive environment.
York University offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment processes. If you are contacted by York University regarding a job opportunity or testing, please advise if you require accommodation.
We are committed to enhancing our environmentally and socially responsible practices for the benefit of all members of the York community. Our long term perspective recognizes our responsibility to be innovators and to continually work as a community to reduce our ecological impact.
York University employees must apply to jobs through the Employee Career Portal - YU Hire. If you are a current York University employee and/or are using your rights under a collective agreement to view and/or apply to jobs, you MUST log into YU Hire to access the York University Employee Career Portal.
PLEASE NOTE: This job posting is for an existing vacancy. Applications must be received by 11:55 pm EST on the posted deadline date, if applicable. Posting deadlines can be updated, or modified, at any time based on hiring needs. Please refer to the York U Career Portal when confirming posting deadlines.
About York University
York University is a diverse community of students, faculty, and staff driving positive change.
As one of the largest post-secondary communities in the world and with a uniquely global perspective, we are driven by passion and purpose as part of a forward-thinking collective bringing enduring values and new ideas to complex societal challenges.
The York University staff and faculty community benefit from opportunities for career advancement, learning and development, and personal growth while creating positive change for our students and broader communities.