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COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR

Job ID29554-3100
CompanyMcMaster University
LocationHamilton
ProvinceON
Date Posted2019-11-11
Job TypeFull-time
Job CategoryEducation
Description

Purpose and Key Functions:

  • Design multimedia content for print, web, social media and video in accordance with University brand guidelines.
  • Collect and develop content for a variety of communications including but not limited to, newsletters, social media and press releases.
  • Liaise with a variety of stakeholders to promote department in print and online, in cooperation with internal departments.
  • Collect, analyze, assess and summarize information relevant to the decision making process and developing recommendations for final approval and implementation.
  • Plan and coordinate a variety of events, conferences and activities.
  • Prepare estimates of time and resources required for various events, conferences and activities.
  • Greet visitors, answer or redirect general inquiries in person, by telephone and via email and respond independently to inquiries that are specific in nature and require a thorough knowledge of established policies and procedures.
  • Complete travel expense reports, electronic cheque requisitions and purchase orders.
  • Create a variety of documents including, but not limited to, correspondence, reports and procedure manuals.
  • Monitor budgets, verify data and reconcile event accounts.
  • Update and maintain information and content on websites and social networks.
  • Resolve issues relating to events, committees and activities.
  • Take meeting minutes for committee meetings.
  • Apply standard mathematical skills such as calculations, formulas, and equations to perform a variety of calculations.
  • Update and maintain confidential files and records.
  • Handle sensitive material in accordance with established policies.

Supervision:

  • Provide direction to others in how to carry out work tasks
  • Ensures adherence to quality standards and procedures for short-term staff and volunteers

Requirements:

  • 3 year Community College Diploma in Communications or Multimedia Design.
  • Requires 2 years of related experience.

Assets:

For Department use only.

  •  Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalisum or acceptable combination of education and experience, is preferred
  • Expert knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite 5 (or greater), Microsoft Office, and Wordpress.
  • Experience writing and editing online content.
  • Experience with digital and social media platforms and marketing tools such as blogs, RSS feeds, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and other digital communities.
  • Exceptional project coordination skills, specifically as they relate to communications planning (digital and print media).
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking skills.
  • Excellent organizational skills.
  • Must possess excellent customer service skills and a positive attitude.
  • Experience in facilitating partnerships with constituents from a variety of institutional functional areas.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of information communication standards of practice in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.
  • G license and reliable transportation to attend events and occasionally pick up marketing materials


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