Schedule Mo - Fr 8:30 - 4:30
Education Level Bachelor’s degree in Multimedia, Communications or related field
Hourly Rate $24.56 - $34.59
Job Description
Department Summary
DeGroote’s Student Experience team supports all students at the DeGroote School of Business – MBA, BCom, specialized graduate programs and PhD students. As an integrated team, we champion new ideas, collaborate across boundaries, and learn continually to deliver a consistent and inspiring student experience. Our school’s culture is captured by three values: Generosity, Innovation and Collaboration. Serving more than 500 MBA students located at the Ron Joyce Centre in Burlington, DeGroote offers full-time, co-op, accelerated and part-time MBA study options. As part of the MBA Academic team, the MBA Communications and Outreach Officer will support the recruitment of high-quality students, with an emphasis on student inquiries to our Accelerated Program (both part-time and full-time options). This role will support our recruitment efforts across all MBA Programs through the planning and implementation of virtual recruitment events (profiling current and past students). Working with our partners in Marketing and Community Engagement, his role will also help identify and create high impact communications that will be distributed across several platforms (CRM, social media, email campaigns).
Job Summary
Responsible for developing and administering the social media and digital content presence for the Program. Work closely with the Program team to create, implement, track, and monitor the Program’s online communication strategy. Responsible for planning promotional events and developing promotional materials related to the recruitment of students and alumni outreach. Work closely with the Program team to provide high quality, meaningful opportunities for alumni to maintain positive relationships with the Program.
Accountabilities
- Develop, coordinate, and implement a communication strategy and a work plan for the communication and promotion of the Program in order to project its distinctiveness and enhance its profile.
- Develop promotional materials, both print and web-based, for prospective students.
- Assist in the development of strategic plans and objectives, in consultation with the Program Director, to promote activities of the Program both internally and externally and to enhance alumni engagement.
- Design, deliver, and maintain social media accounts and digital campaigns to achieve the Program’s outreach goals.
- Update and maintain the infrastructure to support the communications strategy on an ongoing basis.
- Evaluate the website and make necessary changes regarding graphic layout, content, usability, search engine optimization, and relevance.
- Develop and maintain a comprehensive alumni database.
- Ensure that all website content is uploaded to the site on a timely basis.
- Work closely with Program Director to develop and implement appropriate guidelines related to social media and online digital presence, ensuring that all posts and activity support the Program’s vision and objectives.
- Plan and coordinate a variety of promotional and alumni events and activities intended to promote the department
- Represent the Program at various events including, but not limited to, information sessions and fairs.
- Complete and monitor an annual alumni outreach plan.
- Evaluate on-going programs, social media and digital platforms and provide recommendations for improvement to Program Director.
- Photograph and record various events and collect signed consent forms for release.
- Develop and maintain a photograph and video inventory.
- Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues. Escalate complex technical issues.
- Oversee the collection, storage, and accessibility of a variety forms and documents.
Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Multimedia, Communications or related field
Experience: Requires 3 years of relevant experience
Working Conditions
Physical Environment:
There are no adverse physical environment conditions inherent to the job.
Psychological Environment:
Occasionally interacts with individuals who may be rude or upset.
Frequently handles competing requests from multiple sources.
Health & Safety:
Risk to the incumbent is no higher than for the general population.
Assets
- The successful candidate will be a highly motivated self-starter, who demonstrates exceptional written and oral communications skills, organization, time management and attention to detail.
- Experience recruiting for post-secondary programs and the ability to develop and deliver persuasive presentations is also required. Experience working with a graduate student audience would be considered an asset. Demonstrated skill developing recruitment events and communication tools, as well as a very good working knowledge of CRM systems and a broad range of social media platforms is required.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills, professionalism, confidentiality and tact are key attributes of this position. The successful candidate must be comfortable speaking one-on-one or in larger groups, delivering difficult messages where necessary.
- Strong technical skills, including Excel, Word, MS Teams and PowerPoint are required.
- Some early morning or evening / weekend work may be required during the peak recruitment cycle.
How To Apply
Please apply on line for this position. Please include cover letter, resume and a short writing sample.
Thank you for your interest, however only those selected will be contacted.
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