Manager Communications

Job title:

Manager Communications

Company

McGill University

Job description

Please refer to the job aid for instructions on how to apply.If you are an active McGill employee (ie: currently in an active contract or position at McGill University), do not apply through this Career Site. Login to your McGill Workday account and apply to this posting using the Find Jobs report (type Find Jobs in the search bar).This employment opportunity (regular position) is available within the Faculty of Agricultural & Environmental Sciences, located at Macdonald Campus in Ste-Anne-de-Bellevue.Position Summary:
Under the direction of the Dean (FAES) and Associate V-P (Macdonald Campus), manage the Faculty’s overall communications strategy through a variety of platforms, content, services, and related functions. Collaborate with the Dean, other leaders in the faculty and professors to implement the Faculty’s communications strategy and activities. Directly manage a team of professional and administrative employees.Primary Responsibilities:Manages, plans, develops, and executes the communications, public relations and social media platforms for the Faculty of Agricultural & Environmental Sciences. Develop communication strategy to ensure alignment between the Faculty’s goals and its messaging (print, digital, social), and to strengthen its relations with stakeholders.Provides professional communications and public relations expertise to the Dean and to academic and unit leaders in the Faculty.Manages all communications activities. Identifies appropriate audiences, messaging and channels to achieve objectives and priorities, such as information dissemination, student recruitment & retention, awareness building for Faculty and campus initiatives and achievements, stakeholders’ engagement, philanthropic efforts.Develops platforms and tools tailored to reach FAES audiences. Monitors performance, assesses results, adjusts strategies to maximize performance. Platforms consist of: Website; an alumni e-newsletter (3 X per year); a weekly e-newsletter to connect faculty and staff; social media such as Facebook, X, LinkedIn, Instagram. Responsible for all aspects leading to timely delivery of finished electronic material.Develops communication projects from concept to production, working with internal and external resources. Designs and implements comprehensive communication and marketing plans. Generates/writes compelling content (text, visuals, photo, video, etc.) for newsletters, blogs, websites, social media, and other materials such as presentations, brochures, etc.Represents AES interests on university-wide communications committees and workgroups. Maintains liaison with university specialists such as Media Relations, The Reporter, Strategic Communications, School of Continuing Studies, etc., to deliver joint projects.Serves on several faculty-level and Macdonald Campus committees (Faculty Planning, IT Committee, Mac Student Services Executive Board, Founder’s Day committee, REM implementation workgroup, Engagement and Outreach stakeholders).Develops, implements and oversees core strategy for Faculty and Departmental Websites. Works closely with external consultant as needed, and faculty Digital Communications Associate, who acts as Faculty Web Editor. In consultation with stakeholders, seeks to achieve improvement in look, usability, quality and effectiveness of content based on analytics, qualitative input, audience needs. Conducts audits, compiles findings, and makes recommendations. Collaborates with central Digital Content Team (Office of VP Communications & External Relations) to harmonize and redesign the Faculty web site with the University’s direction. Oversees and updates the standardized professorial profiles on departmental websites (standardized data collection, photo selection process).Supports the on-going priorities of the Dean by taking on a planning, resource person and project management role. [e.g. Campus Masterplan project; Lister Family Engaged Science Initiative Steering Committee, high-visibility events and initiatives].Directly manage a team of professional and administrative employees. Provide coaching, training and feedback. Set short term and long term goals and deadlines, analyze and adjust workload, assign projects, conduct performance dialogue. Approve vacation and other time off requests.Other Qualifying Skills and/or Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to effectively work with and provide counsel to peers and to senior management, have input into the communications strategy in a faculty, and possess a successful track-record with implementing communications plans.
• Top-notch interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to build network and relationships;
• Proven ability to work with computer applications, platforms, and tools for communications (website platforms, Microsoft Office (including Powerpoint), Adobe Suite, social media, basic understanding of HTML and CSS.
• Exceptional attention to detail required to prepare documents that are consistently of the highest quality in terms of content, format, and design. Outstanding writing skills with the flexibility and creativity to create copy to address a wide range of audiences. A demonstrated ability to create high-impact communications materials across a wide spectrum of topics (e.g. speaking notes, articles, profiles, event promotion, etc.).
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team, to adapt in a fast-paced, changing, deadline-oriented environment, and ability to remain composed under pressure. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills and be able to handle and prioritize multiple projects.
• Experience with supervising, leading, mentoring/training a team of professional staff (writers, editors, digital communications experts).
• Experience working in public relations, marketing, or higher education, an asset. Ability to stay abreast of evolving best practices, emerging communications platforms, institutional standards for site and content management.
• Education: University degree in relevant field. Employment background in general communications, marketing or journalism is preferred.

Knowledge of French and English: McGill University is an English-language university where day to day duties may require English communication both verbally and in writing. The level of English required for this position has been assessed at a level # 4 (fluent) on a scale of 0-4.Knowledge of French: Must be fluent in both verbal and written French.Please submit your application, letter of intent (indicating clearly the reference number and title), curriculum vitae and two (2) writing samples.Minimum Education and Experience: Bachelor’s Degree 5 Years Related Experience /Annual Salary: (MPEX Grade 06) $79,320.00 – $99,150.00 – $118,980.00Job Profile: MPEX-COM3A – Internal External Relations – Senior Professional/ManagerHours per Week: 33.75 (Full time)Supervisor: ProfessorPosition End Date (If applicable): 2999-12-31Deadline to Apply: 2025-02-19McGill University hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. We welcome applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated groups to self-identify. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, .

Expected salary

$79320 – 118980 per year

Location

Canada

Job date

Wed, 05 Feb 2025 00:37:04 GMT

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