Communications and Department Assistant
University of TorontoToronto, ON, CA- Full-time
Date Posted : 10 / 11 / 2024
Req ID : 40167
Faculty / Division : UofT Scarborough
Department : UTSC : Dept-Arts, Culture & Media
Campus : University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC)
Position Number : 00042013
Description : About us :
The University of Toronto Scarborough is a place of energy, enthusiasm and passion. Our commitment to inclusive excellence attracts the brightest learners, scholars and employees from around the globe. Our success has been made possible by the opportunity given to us by our Indigenous hosts to operate on their territory, and we cherish our continuing partnerships with these communities. The University of Toronto Scarborough is an exciting campus with unlimited potential. Join us on our journey.
The vibrant Department of Arts, Culture and Media (ACM) at the University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC) brings together a wealth of artistic and academic activity under one umbrella. Its dynamic community of faculty and staff attracts students interested in building their knowledge, working across boundaries, and engaging with creative practices in arts, media and journalism. Working alongside faculty, a team of dedicated staff members provides administrative services advancing the academic mission of programs across the Department.
This search aligns with the University’s commitment to strategically and proactively promote diversity among our community members (). Recognizing that Black, Indigenous, and other Racialized communities have experienced inequities that have developed historically and are ongoing, we strongly welcome and encourage candidates from those communities to apply.
Your opportunity :
We are looking for an enthusiastic and collaborative Communications and Departmental Assistant to join our team.
As Communications Assistant, you will support the Chair or designate to ensure clear, coherent, coordinated and timely communication of the Department’s message across all channels. You will manage the Department’s internal and external communications on all programming, teaching and research related activities. In collaboration with various stakeholders, you will coordinate the preparation of high-quality communication materials, disseminate information, update and maintain the department’s website and social media presence and maintain a repository of digital media records.
As Departmental Assistant, you will assist our Curriculum and Programming Office in running our programming and recruitment events, and in providing student services on general inquiries, field placements, data collection and report generation, among others.
This role requires someone who is proactive, can work with minimal supervision and appreciates our unique environment by demonstrating a commitment to collaboration and teamwork.
Your responsibilities will include :
- Fostering cooperative working relationships with a wide variety of internal and external contacts
- Coordinating the preparation and distribution of promotional / outreach materials
- Drafting and editing content for print and / or online communications channels
- Designing templates to ensure consistent brand and accessibility standards
- Maintaining information on digital platforms
- Creating and maintaining presence on social media platforms
- Responding to enquiries within the defined scope of the role and redirecting as appropriate
- Coordinating meeting schedules, agendas, materials, action and follow-up items
Essential Qualifications :
Assets (Nonessential) :
To be successful in this role you will be :
Closing Date : 10 / 28 / 2024, 11 : 59PM ET
Employee Group : USW
Appointment Type : Budget - Continuing
Schedule : Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone :
USW Pay Band 08 $62,832. with an annual step progression to a maximum of $80,351. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation / Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.
Job Category : Arts & Culture
Lived Experience Statement
Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.