Communications Officer, Advancement and Strategy Appendix DTemporary Assignment (1 year, 5-months)

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Algonquin College campuses in Ottawa Perth and Pembroke are located on the traditional unceded and unsurrendered territory of the Anishinàbe Algonquin People. The Algonquin People have inhabited and cared for these lands since time immemorial. We take this time to express our gratitude and respect to them and to the land for all that it has provided and will continue to provide.

Job Description:

Reporting to the Director Advancement Services the Communications Officer is responsible for the planning development and implementation of an integrated communications strategy and plan to support the fundraising efforts and the alumni engagement program.

The key objective of the communications strategy is to mobilize inspire guide and engage donors partners volunteers alumni and members of the College community with the support of the institutional leadership to help advance the mission and vision of Algonquin College. The Communications Officer works closely with the VP Advancement & Strategy to discuss and shape the communications strategy and key initiatives based on the fundraising goals programs and activities the alumni programs and events and the overall objectives of relationship management with the different advancement audiences.

The incumbent works in close collaboration with the different members of the Advancement and Strategy Management team to support their communications needs and liaises with the College Marketing and Communications team members including the Faculty Marketing Officers as appropriate to align with marketing and communications goals and objectives of the College and leverage current College marketing and communications activities. The incumbent will ensure that all Advancement and Strategy communications are compliant with the Colleges established branding guidelines and best practices.

The Communications Officer delivers high quality and sophisticated communications content with accurate and timely information to support and promote Advancement and Strategys goals and desired outcomes. The incumbent coordinates and supports all Advancement and Strategy communications activities including the development of marketing/promotional materials the development and management of the fundraising case for support website and social media content donor relations activities and alumni events alumni messaging and storytelling. The incumbent also provides writing and editing support to the members of the Advancement and Strategy team.

The Communications Officer meets frequently with the VP Advancement & Strategy and the management team to review the communications needs track the various deliverables and discuss any communications issues.

The Communications Officer demonstrates trust tact political acuity and confidentiality in all activities on and off campus and has strong communication interpersonal leadership time management and organizational particular the incumbent demonstrates a high level of writing and editing skills which is a key function of this role.

Communications Planning

In collaboration with the VP Advancement & Strategy the Communications Officer provides operational expertise in the development planning execution and evaluation of the Advancement and Strategy communications plan.

Writing and Editing

The Communications Officer is a key resource for the Advancement and Strategy Team from a writing and editing perspective and determines those key areas where they can strategically contribute.

Electronic Communications

The Communications Officer coordinates with the Marketing and Communications resources of the College the various electronic communications for the different Advancement and Strategy activities.

Events

The Communications Officer provides support to the Advancement and Strategy Team for the planning and coordination of key fundraising donor recognition and alumni engagement events and provides guidance on other general events planned and coordinated by various team members as part of their respective programs and activities.

Representation

The Communications Officer consults and liaises with the VP Advancement & Strategy and Team College Marketing and Communications Teams as well as with Faculty Marketing Officers to ensure Advancement communications objectives are met and that communications activities and messaging are aligned and leveraged.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of a two (2) year College diploma or equivalent qualification in Marketing Communications Public Relations English Administration or non-profit management or in related field;

• Minimum of five (5) years experience in the following:

• Extensive experience in results-driven marketing and communications in an academic environment or in the non-profit sector.

• Relationship management and stakeholder relations experience.

• Demonstrated project management and budget management expertise.

• In-depth knowledge of web digital and print production and graphic design best practices.

• Experience in assigning and coordinating the work of others.

• Demonstrated ability to multi-task and simultaneously co-ordinate a variety of activities.

• Familiarity with fundraising strategies and activities and capacity to report on the impact of giving.

• Familiarity with alumni relations or membership base organizations and the power of storytelling.

*Position is paid at Payband H

*Vacancy is for P23091

This position is subject to the terms of the Support Staff Collective Agreement: position is eligible for hybrid work in conjunction with the Colleges Flexible Work Arrangement Policy. (subject to change).

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