Communications Specialist

Position Details

Are you an experienced communications professional who :

• Is a masterful storyteller, with superior writing and editing skills.
• Is a social media expert, skilled at developing and adapting engaging digital content for audience and platform.
• Thrives in a fast-paced, team environment, where you manage communications projects from idea to execution.

If this sounds like you, the University of Lethbridge is currently hiring two Limited Term Communications Specialists.

Position 1 :

Communications Specialist (36-month term) : Portfolio includes Faculty of Health Sciences, School of Graduate Studies, School of Liberal Education / Library

Position 2 :

Communications Specialist (32-month term) : Portfolio – Faculty of Arts & Science

Key team members in a network model, the Communication Specialists report to the Director of Communications in the Department of Communications, Marketing and Government Relations (CMGR). These positions work very closely with the CMGR team, including other Communications Specialists who manage portfolios from across the University, as well as University leadership and team members in their portfolio areas.

The Communications Specialists play an integral role in developing and coordinating communications strategies and materials that are aligned with the institutional strategic communication plan, support marcom initiatives at the portfolio level, and advance the University’s brand and public image.

Responsibilities Include :

Support institutional communications and implement the strategic communication plan. This includes : Working within a team environment, communications specialists manage the institutional social media channels and develop targeted content for each channel and audience.

Provide communications support and develop content for institutional projects and initiatives.

Some evening / weekend work and travel may be required. Position Qualifications Position Qualifications :

Additional Application Information :

Starting Salary Range (at 1.0 FTE) $5,291.00 - $5,990.00 monthly Full Salary Range (at 1.0 FTE) $5,291.00 - $6,687.00 monthly (AUPE - Grade 12)