Communications and Marketing Specialist, College of Engineering

Summary:

The communications and marketing specialist works closely with the Dean and the Colleges Communications and Marketing team to advance the College of Engineerings strategic marketing and recruitment priorities. The role leads marketing and recruitment strategy for the Colleges graduate programs and elevates the profile of the Colleges signature initiatives including Sci-Fi Camps the Co-operative and Graduate and other Programs through compelling branding storytelling and integrated marketing campaigns.

The communications and marketing specialist works closely with the deans office and reports within the colleges communications and marketing team collaborating with program leads faculty and staff across the college as well as central university relations and a broad range of internal and external stakeholders.

The work requires considerable judgment and independent decision-making in the development implementation and evaluation of strategic marketing branding and recruitment initiatives that advance the deans priorities and the colleges profile locally nationally and internationally. The role demands a proactive strategic approach to a complex and fast-paced environment strong storytelling instincts and the ability to translate communication into compelling marketing execution across a diverse range of programs and audiences.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Partners with the dean and college leadership to shape and advance strategic communications and marketing priorities that support the colleges strategic plan and reputation goals.
• Leads the development implementation and evaluation of strategic marketing and recruitment plans for the colleges graduate programs in alignment with university and college enrollment targets.
• Elevates the profile of college initiatives including Sci-Fi Camps the Co-operative Education Program and other signature initiatives through integrated branding storytelling and marketing campaigns.
• Develops compelling content and narratives (written video digital and print) that showcase the colleges programs people and impact to prospective students and external audiences.
• Leads and executes marketing projects and campaigns including digital advertising email social media publications and event promotion in support of graduate recruitment and college priorities.
• Works collaboratively with the colleges communications and marketing team and program teams to ensure messaging is consistent on-brand and aligned across all college and university channels.
• Establishes and tracks marketing metrics (KPIs) for graduate recruitment and initiatives monitoring effectiveness and making data-informed recommendations.
• Provides strategic counsel to the dean and college leadership on emerging marketing branding and storytelling opportunities and best practices.
• Builds and maintains relationships with internal partners external stakeholders and community partners to support the colleges strategic marketing and recruitment goals.
• Stewards the colleges brand and visual identity in alignment with university standards.
• Communicates and acts in a respectful and professional manner collaborates effectively abides by policy and contributes to a positive and productive work and learning environment.
• Engages in continuous learning by participating in activities training and events related to Indigenous engagement reconciliation equity diversity and inclusion.
• Demonstrates respect and dignity for all members of the community actively contributes to an environment of acceptance and inclusion of others and responds to different perspectives from a place of curiosity respect and non-judgement.
• Undertakes related duties as assigned consistent with the nature of the position.

Qualifications:

• A bachelors degree in communications marketing or a related field; a graduate degree is an asset.
• Minimum five years experience in communications or marketing with progression in level of responsibility including a breadth of experience developing and implementing all areas of strategic communications plans preferably in a post-secondary or similar setting.
• Experience and knowledge of university communications support processes and technology is an asset.
• Advanced knowledge of communication principles.
• Strong writing skills to effectively communicate to diverse audiences across multiple platforms.
• Demonstrated client service orientation.
• Strong problem solving strategic and creative thinking skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and meet deadlines on multiple projects with competing demands.
• Sound judgment and discretionary decision-making skills.
• Knowledge understanding and/or openness to learn about issues (including cultural socio-economic and other factors) affecting Indigenous peoples.
• Ability to identify opportunities and analyze data to inform decisions.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and collaboratively within a diverse environment and build relationships with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to use and leverage technology effectively.

Please note that a strong internal candidate has been identified.

Department: University Relations
Status: Permanent
Employment Group: ASPA
Full Time Equivalent (FTE): 1.0
Salary: The salary range based on 1.0 FTE is $69035.00 - 107868.00 per annum. The starting salary will be commensurate with education and experience.
Salary Family (if applicable): Specialist Professional
Salary Phase/Band: Phase 2
Posted Date: 9/23/2026
Closing Date: 9/30/2026 at 6:00 pm CST
Number of Openings: 1
Work Location: On Campus

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