Communications Coordinator
Communications Coordinator
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Closing Date: April 14th 2025 at 4:00 PM
STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS & MARKETING
The Strategic Communications & Marketing (SCM) Office is responsible for directing all corporate communications through storytelling media relations marketing branding creative and digital media strategies across the university. The Strategic Communications & Marketing Office fits within the Presidents Office and reports to the President. The office oversees strategic communications and marketing policies procedures strategies and plans that advance the universitys vision mission and reputation. Members of the office work in close collaboration with other university units across both campuses to implement strategies develop performance standards and monitor effectiveness of the strategies.
WHAT WE OFFER
Fulltime Continuing Fredericton or Saint John Hybrid
UNB is committed to ensuring employees can maintain a healthy worklife balance. As such we are proud to support a hybrid work approach which includes flexible hours and workfromhome options.
Standard Work Hours: Mon Fri 8:15 am 4:30 pm 36.25 hours per week
Additional Working Conditions:
- Ability to travel regularly between campuses.
- Occasional attendance at events and work in the evenings and weekends may be required.
Salary Range: $48900 $66646 per annum
YOUR FOCUS
Reporting to the Communications Manager the Communications Coordinators primary role is to facilitate the creation and delivery of various content and targeted communication pieces primarily internal communications while upholding established editorial standards. This position collaborates with internal colleagues and other stakeholders to help plan and coordinate university projects events announcements initiatives and other strategic activities. They also play a key role in supporting the departments smooth running and administration.
- Participate in project briefings and support project organization and integration using a structured planning and implementation tool.
- Collaborate with institutional partners to gather necessary information to facilitate efficient and effective project progression.
- Collaborate with internal team members in graphic design media relations writing and digital to facilitate efficient and effective project progression.
- Provide reporting and analysis of projects and/or initiatives.
- Coordinate the use of banners and other collateral for events.
- Act as point person for the dissemination of SCM internal communications products ensure processes guidelines are documented and maintained.
- Coordinate the distribution of special announcement emails from the presidents and other UNB offices to UNB staff students and faculty.
- Support the development and distribution of internal newsletter(s).
- Oversee myUNB News Blog and manage SCM project submissions to myUNB news work with UNB campus stakeholders to ensure submissions comply with usage guidelines post and schedule daily emails work with ITS to troubleshoot problems ensure backups are in place for consistent staffing.
- Oversee emailprotected email box.
- Oversee event submissions.
- Write edit or proofread using established language and editorial guidelines.
- Build and maintain relationships with the institutional Marketing and Communications (MAC) group provide regular updates on SCM activities and new initiatives help coordinate meetings and maintain MAC group contact list.
- Maintain the SCM selfservice SharePoint hub.
- Maintain consistency or organization in the SCM project management system and SharePoint filing system.
- Work with colleagues to find solutions for administrative processes for reporting filing and organizing work.
- Stay informed of marketing and communications industry developments to foster ideas and innovation.
- Coordinate meetings develop and share agendas and take the meeting notes.
- Support the Manager of Institutional Communications with additional deliverables as needed.
- Other duties as required.
WHAT YOU BRING
Postsecondary education focusing on marketing communications public relations or other related fields.
- 2 years of proven ability working in a communications team with strong customer service orientation and the ability to work effectively on crossfunctional and virtual teams.
- An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Additional Strengths
- Highly organized and can deliver results under pressure tight deadlines and often evolving priorities.
- Ability to manage multiple projects with many stakeholders.
- Ability to focus on detailed tasks while being interrupted frequently.
- Ability to assess and adapt quickly and effectively within a variety of situations and with various individuals or groups.
- Ability to set realistic personal goals and develop plans to achieve them.
- Knowledge of project management tools and social media platforms.
- Expert knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 and its various applications.
- Proficient writer.
- Commitment to excellence in client service.
- Knowledge of postsecondary structures is an asset.
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University of New Brunswick
The University of New Brunswick employs more than 3200 full and parttime staff including faculty support staff and students. UNB values people and we have proudly been named as one of Canadas Top 100 Employers for 2025 and one of Atlantic Canadas Top Employers for 2024.
UNB is situated on the unceded territory of the Wolastoqiyik and Mikmaq peoples along the banks of the beautiful and bountiful Wolastoq river a region recognized worldwide for its natural beauty. UNB is a comprehensive university with a long history of excellence in teaching and research.
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WHY CHOOSE UNB
UNB offers a large variety of benefits for employees including a full pension a minimum of three weeks of vacation annually the Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) and dental life and health insurance.
ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL GROUP (APT)
This position is part of the nonunion Administrative Professional and Technical (APT) group.
COMMITMENT TO EQUITY DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
The University of New Brunswick is committed to employment equity and fostering diversity within our community and developing an inclusive workplace that reflects the richness of the broader community that we serve. The University welcomes and encourages applications from all qualified individuals who will help us achieve our goals including women visible minorities Aboriginal persons persons with disabilities persons of any sexual orientation gender identity or gender expression. Preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.
We thank all who apply; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
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