Partner, Communications and Marketing
Reporting to the Senior Partner, the Partner, Communications and Marketing will help advance the strategic goals of a College, Faculty, or Vice-President portfolio at the University of Alberta.
The Partner, Communications and Marketing, is accountable for developing and implementing multi-year, annual and project-specific communications and marketing strategies, providing strategic advice to university leaders, and delivering hands-on communications and marketing services to assigned Faculties and administrative portfolios.
If you’re a proactive relationship manager who excels at driving strategic communications and marketing solutions, and balancing priorities and projects serving multiple senior leaders, this role was made for you. As an organized, detail-oriented and collaborative person, you enjoy problem-solving, building momentum on a team and delivering solutions.
As a successful candidate, you will work collaboratively with colleagues in External Relations across a range of areas, including: media relations, storytelling, creative and digital, brand, marketing, media relations and more.
Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in a related area.
5-7 years of experience at the professional level, including project leadership experience.
Ability to translate strategic priorities into actionable communications and marketing plans.
Ability to balance competing priorities and meet and manage client expectations.
Strong team building and leadership skills.
Solid understanding of editorial strategy, internal communication, issues management, media relations, alumni and donor communications, and social media management.
Experience in project management, negotiation and brokering.
Deep understanding of all communication channels.
Solid commitment to consultation, collaboration and communication.
High degree of professionalism and judgment.
Strong research, communication skills.
Solid understanding of academic culture, the university’s policies and procedures and its organizational structure.
The application process will continue on the employer's website.
Location
North Campus, Edmonton, Canada