Communications Assistant

Communications Assistant

Date Posted : 02 / 21 / 2025

Req ID : 41714

Faculty / Division : University of Toronto Scarborough

Department : UTSC : Admissions & Student Recruitment

Campus : University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC)

Position Number : 00053725

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 Office of the Registrar is responsible for student recruitment and admissions, direct and online service to current students, including registration, financial aid, scholarships, academic assessments, graduation and petitions. It also provides course scheduling, administration of tests and exams, enrolment data analysis and business intelligence.

It is the vision of the Office of the Registrar to connect every student to success by providing excellent service and support to students, faculty, staff and the broader community. Members of the Office of the Registrar team value accountability, inclusivity, community and leadership and take pride in work that is student-focused and meaningful.

This search aligns with the University’s commitment to strategically and proactively promote diversity among our community members ( Statement on Equity, Diversity & Excellence ). 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 :

Working under the direction of the Communications Officer, you will be responsible for supporting all aspects of future student communications. You will use your strong technical skills to update various recruitment publications including websites, to create collateral that is on-brand and on-message, and support in-person and virtual admissions and student recruitment events. A creative communicator, you’ll be involved in the creation of multi-media assets across a variety of platforms and collaborate with graphic designers, videographers and / or printers. You’ll use your strong writing and editing skills to support outreach efforts to a variety of markets and audiences.

Your responsibilities will include :

• Coordinating tasks for projects and other strategic initiatives with stakeholders.
• Advising on strategies to align print and electronic publications with marketing / communication objectives.
• Creating and editing web pages with interactive media and verifying that links to all related websites are up-to-date.
• Troubleshooting upgrades and improvements to websites.
• Producing promotional and outreach materials.
• Maintaining information on a variety of digital platforms.
• Using the University’s Client Relationship Management Database (CRM), setting up registration forms, emails and surveys for in-person and online events.

Essential Qualifications :

Assets (Nonessential) :

To be successful in this role you will be :

Notes :

This is a TERM position ending March 2026.

Closing Date : 03 / 03 / 2025, 11 : 59PM ET

Employee Group : USW

Appointment Type : Budget - Term

Schedule : Full-Time

Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone :

USW Pay Band 09 $66,715. with an annual step progression to a maximum of $85,319. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation / Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.

Job Category : Registrarial Services

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.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Diversity Statement

The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.

As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see http : / / uoft.me / UP .

Accessibility Statement

The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.

The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.

If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact uoft.careers@utoronto.ca .

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