Description
The Faculty of Veterinary Medicine is currently seeking a Full-time Limited Term Communications and Marketing Coordinator for approximately 24 months.
This position reports to the Manager, Marketing and Brand.
This position is required to plan and produce a variety of compelling written communications pieces, including marketing and advertising deliverables using a variety of media such as printed announcements, brochures and invitations, posters, photos, videos, web pages and social media content including video.
The person requires excellent communication skills, with the ability to drive UCVM's storytelling through highly effective written, and oral communications skills, and a strong interest in developing social media skills. The Coordinator is key in supporting UCVM's overall strategic communications goals and frequently makes decisions and/or recommendations that have the potential to significantly impact the public profile and reputation of UCVM.
This position is predominantly located at the Foothills Campus, with occasional travel to the Spyhill Campus.
Summary of Key Responsibilities (job functions include but are not limited to):
Content Support:
- Write content for internal and external communications (UToday, newsletters, website, reports, social media, events marketing, etc.)
- Create strong storytelling to develop UCVM's reputation internal and external to the university
Social Media Support:
- Generate and edit content (original text, images, video etc.) that builds meaningful connections and encourages community members, particularly current students, recent grads, faculty, alumni to increase awareness and enhance faculty reputation
- Generate poster, photo and video creation for social media content (using applications like Canva or Marq)
- Maintains brand and design standards
Digital Media Support:
- Support the Digital Communications Advisor with UCVM website communications such as:
- Changes to layout design in Marketo
- Presentation development
- Minor content updates on the web
- Minor graphic design tasks
Event support:
- Play a key role in attending events to obtain marketing content and material
- Maintaining positive relationships with events coordinators, faculty, staff and students
- Responsible for monitoring UCVM event content aligns with brand standards
Relationships and Collaborations:
- Establishes and maintains relationships with key stakeholders across the University and with external stakeholders
- Support UCVM success stories particularly in education, research and community engagement, by promoting and celebrating faculty, students, alumni, and donors
- Works collaboratively with the Office of Communications and Community Engagement to ensure marketing strategies align with the University of Calgary brand
- Keep abreast of current marketing best practices, systems and tools and act as a brand champion for UCVM, upholding the university's visual identity
Qualifications / Requirements:
- Post Secondary Diploma or Degree in Journalism, Literary Studies, Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Design or a related area
- 1 to 3 years related experience, preferably in a writing, communications, marketing, content development, storytelling and design
- Excellent communication skills, with a proficiency in writing and editing for a variety of platforms
- Excellent interpersonal skills in dealing with a range of internal and external stakeholders
- Experience with social media content creation is strongly preferred
- Experience working with marketing and design tools (e.g. Marketo, Canva, Adobe Suite, Drupal or similar) is an asset
- Content Support
- Write content for internal and external communications (UToday, newsletters, website, reports, social media, events marketing, etc.)
- Create strong storytelling to develop UCVM's reputation internal and external to the university
- Additional desired competencies include:
- Understand brand guidelines and can work within them
- Self-confidence to take the initiative to approach potential clients/stakeholders
- Ability to build productive working relationships with clients and team members
- Hard working, open to feedback, able to handle multiple projects and tasks simultaneously
- Enjoy working collaboratively with a team and are customer-focused
Application Deadline: July 2, 2025
We would like to thank all applicants in advance for submitting their resumes. Please note, only those candidates chosen to continue on through the selection process will be contacted.
This position is part of the AUPE bargaining unit, and falls under the Specialist/Advisor Job Family, Phase 2.
For a listing of all management and staff opportunities at the University of Calgary, view our Management and Staff Careers website.
About the University of Calgary
UCalgary is Canada's entrepreneurial university, located in Canada's most enterprising city. It is a top research university and one of the highest-ranked universities of its age. Founded in 1966, its 36,000 students experience an innovative learning environment, made rich by research, hands-on experiences and entrepreneurial thinking. It is Canada's leader in the creation of start-ups. Start something today at the University of Calgary. For more information, visit ucalgary.ca.
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