Coordinator, Academic Communications, Faculty of Science

Abbotsford, BC
On-site
Posted Oct 9, 2026
1 position

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Mid-level · 2+ years
Minimum education: Bachelor’s degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Seniority: Entry level

Job summary

Engage external stakeholders and incorporate community input to develop programs, build partnerships, and expand education opportunities. Support the Dean’s office and Faculty Council, maintain the faculty website and social media, create promotional materials, and coordinate events from planning through completion.

Job details

Job Summary The Academic Communications Coordinator is actively involved in engaging with external stakeholders and incorporating community input to develop and adjust programs within the faculty area. Additionally, they build and maintain relationships with external stakeholders to expand education opportunities and identify potential partnerships with community organizations. The Coordinator supports the Dean’s office on agreements and partnerships, and provides administrative support to Faculty Council and various subcommittees. This position is responsible for maintaining the faculty area’s website and social media accounts, creating promotional materials for events, and coordinating event planning from concept to completion. Qualifications Bachelor's degree from a recognized post-secondary institution. Minimum of two (2) years related experience in a post-secondary institution, or similar organization. Excellent written and oral communication skills, including website writing, editing and marketing and promotions. Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills. Demonstrated professionalism and ability to maintain confidentiality. Ability to remain calm under pressure. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work creatively and effectively as a member of a team. Proven success in developing and maintain positive working relationships with internal and external partners. Experience in agenda preparations, note-taking, transcription and follow-up for large meetings. Event planning experience is preferred. Knowledge of Microsoft Office Knowledge of editing and maintaining website content. How To Apply Please submit your resume and cover letter by the application deadline. About UFV The University of the Fraser Valley is located on the traditional territory of the Halq'eméylem-speaking peoples. We express our gratitude and respect for the honour of living and working in Stó:lo Tém:éxw (Stó:lo Land; Stó:lo World). In all that we do, UFV strives to support and honour the Stó:lo peoples goals of self-determination and well-being on these lands. A commitment to Indigenization and Reconciliation is core to our institutional Vision and Integrated Strategic Plan: IYAQAWTXW — which means House of Transformation. This commitment includes the goal of centering Indigenous ways of knowing throughout our organization, recognizing our responsibilities to community, and a multi-year plan to increase the number of Indigenous faculty, staff, and administrators working at UFV. UFV has campus locations in Abbotsford, Chilliwack, Mission, and Hope in the beautiful British Columbia, and in Chandigarh, India. Recognized as one of BC's top employers, UFV offers a combination of career and lifestyle benefits. Join a team of 1,400 passionate professionals who value integrity, inclusivity and excellence. At UFV, you will serve a vibrant community and shape the future of 15,000 students. Indigenization, equity, and diversity are essential to our work as a university. A diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been historically underrepresented and marginalized. At UFV, we are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that represents the community we proudly serve. We encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, members of groups that experience discrimination due to race, colour, place of origin, ancestry, and/or religion, persons who identify as women and 2SLGBTQ+, and persons with disabilities. We invite applicants to complete a confidential self-identification survey as part of the application process. All questions are voluntary, with an option to decline to answer. Information will be used to support efforts to broaden the diversity of the recruitment process, and results are not shared with the selection committee. Inquiries about the survey may be directed to careers@ufv.ca. Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. In an effort to be both environmentally and fiscally responsible, UFV will contact only candidates receiving an interview. We thank all applicants for considering UFV for employment. Shortlisted applicants may be required to undergo a criminal record check and/ or a verification of their education credentials. UFV is committed to the principle of equity in employment.

What you’ll do

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree and at least two years of related experience in a post-secondary institution or similar organization are required. Candidates should have strong communication, problem-solving, critical-thinking, interpersonal, and teamwork skills, experience supporting large meetings, and knowledge of Microsoft Office and website content management; event planning experience is preferred.