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Purpose :

Advancement at York leads and inspires meaningful engagement and philanthropic support from alumni and friends to advance the University's mission. We are also deeply committed to building the reputation of York University as a leading, progressive, research-intensive University uniquely positioned for the betterment of society in the 21st century.

Our division is comprised of four departments :

Advancement Services & Operations is the administrative and technology support unit for all Advancement activities

Alumni Engagement provides programs, services, and engagement to over , York alumni worldwide

Development leads efforts to promote and secure philanthropic support from alumni, donors, friends, corporations, and foundations

Advancement Communications & Marketing works to promote and communicate alumni and donor messages along with direct marketing services for alumni and donor engagement.

Our mission is to inspire and cultivate meaningful engagement and philanthropic support within our diverse communities to advance York University's excellence in education, research and community service. We accomplish our mission through our values of accountability, collaboration and entrepreneurship.

Working in consultation with the Associate Director, Alumni Communications and staff within Division of Advancement, the incumbent writes, produces and disseminates communications materials for the Division of Advancement in order to encourage an environment of positive alumni and donor relations within the University and to engage the University's growing community of alumni and donors, fostering a growing level of alumni and donor engagement with, and support for the University.

Education :

Diploma in Journalism, Communications, Marketing, Business, or Digital Communications. Knowledge of fundraising professional standards and ethics is an asset

Experience :

writing documents such as publications, articles

producing digital and print communications pieces

producing multimedia communications (photographs, podcasts, social networking technologies).

Related work experience in a non-profit sector is an asset.

Skills :

Demonstrated skills including :

Ability to write, edit and proofread at an advanced level in the English language

Impeccable accuracy in grammar, spelling and content verification

Excellent research and interview skills

Excellent oral communication skills-

Ability to write and edit a broad range of communications and marketing pieces for publication-

Tact, courtesy and discretion essential-

Basic videography skills and ability to use digital SLR camera -

Ability to work effectively under pressure of high volume and daily deadlines-

Ability to handle diverse communications assignments-

Ability to work independently and exercise good judgment-

Ability to develop compelling communication pieces for a wide variety of audiences

Demonstrated computer skills including :

Advanced desktop publishing (QuarkXPress, Adobe Illustrator, InDesign)

Advanced photo editing (Adobe Photoshop)

Advanced web design (HTML, CSS, Dreamweaver, Wordpress)

Advanced word processing (MS Word)

Advanced presentation software (MS PowerPoint, Prezi)

Advanced email service providers (Mail Chimp, Exact Target, Campaign Monitor, Click Dimensions)

Advanced video publishing (YouTube)

Intermediate Google Analytics

Intermediate spreadsheets (MS Excel)

Intermediate project management software (MS Project)

Beginner database

Beginner video editing (Final Cut Pro)