Director, Communications and Marketing- School of Medicine

Union/Affiliation: Administrative and Professional Staff (APSA)
Pay range: $99,865 to $119,148 annually SFU Department Descr: School of Medicine – Office of the Dean
Position Grade: 12
# of openings: 1
Biweekly Hours: 72

Who We Are

Simon Fraser University is a leading research university, advancing an inclusive and sustainable future. Our purpose – the essence of SFU – is to create and connect knowledge, learning and community for deeper understanding and meaningful impact. We are committed to fostering excellence, innovation, belonging and community in all that we do.

At Simon Fraser University's School of Medicine, we envision a medical education system where students and residents learn as part of a team in primary care and other community-level settings, in patient-centred environments, and with a curriculum that considers social, environmental and prevention contexts. As we establish the school in Surrey, B.C., our growing relationships with the local community, Fraser Health Authority, First Nations Health Authority, physicians and Indigenous partners will help us to meet the diverse health needs of the communities we serve and improve access to primary care throughout the province. We seek to advance reconciliation by embedding and equalizing Indigenous knowledge systems in our learning, research and practices while resting on a solid foundation of high-quality, accredited education and world-class research efforts that keep us oriented towards measurable socially accountable outcomes.

About the Role

The School of Medicine is seeking a Director of Communications and Marketing to lead and shape its brand and engagement strategy. The School of Medicine is seeking a Director of Communications and Marketing to lead and shape its brand and engagement strategy. The Director, Communications and Marketing leads the School of Medicine’s communications and marketing strategy to build brand awareness, strengthen reputation, and support student recruitment. As a key advisor to senior leadership, the role ensures consistent messaging across platforms, manages media relations, and drives community and stakeholder engagement. Upcoming priorities include launching the Faculty’s brand and editorial guidelines, delivering multi-channel recruitment and awareness campaigns, expanding digital strategy and performance reporting, supporting public relations needs, and building and leading the communications and marketing team.

The ideal candidate is a strategic, creative communications and marketing leader with strong experience building and scaling integrated, multi-channel strategies in a complex organization. They bring deep expertise in branding, digital marketing, content strategy, media relations, and community engagement, supported by strong project and budget management skills. They are data-informed, collaborative, and able to influence senior leaders with sound judgment and political acuity. A successful candidate is an inclusive leader who can build and mentor a high-performing team, maintain strong partnerships across the university and external stakeholders, and adapt quickly in a fast-paced, high-profile environment.

Be part of a dynamic team shaping the future of medical education—apply today!

Qualifications

Master’s degree in Communications and/or Marketing and six years of related experience, which includes experience in leading teams, managing complex projects and budget management, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

• Strategic communications and marketing planning experience, including development and execution of integrated, multi-channel strategies.
• Brand leadership and management, ensuring consistent messaging, tone, and visual identity across platforms and sub-brands.
• Digital marketing, web, and social media expertise, with knowledge of modern best practices and audience engagement.
• Media relations and public relations experience, including working with university communications teams and responding to media enquiries.
• Proven leadership and team management skills, including building, mentoring, and leading a communications and marketing team.

What We Offer

At SFU, our goal is to ensure our people are valued and supported by promoting a healthy work-life balance, professional growth and development, as well as a safe and respectful workplace. We offer continuing employees who belong in the Administrative & Professional Staff Association (APSA):

• 4 weeks’ vacation (prorated for the first year)*
• Hybrid-work program for eligible positions
• Employer paid defined benefit pension plan
• On-campus tuition waiver for employees and their immediate family members*
• Off-campus tuition reimbursements and professional development funds*
• And more!

*Prorated for part-time employees

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