Communications Associate

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMUNICATIONS ASSOCIATE ABOUT MARIANOPOLIS COLLEGE Founded in 1908, Marianopolis is a private English-language college in Montreal specializing in pre-university education for about 2,000 students. A gateway to the world’s top universities, the College’s record of academic excellence, on-time graduation levels and university‑acceptance rates into competitive programs is unmatched in Quebec. As members of a close-knit community, Marianopolis employees have the opportunity to excel professionally and enjoy generous benefits as well as a stimulating environment associated with working at one of the province’s premier post‑secondary institutions. POSITION Title: Communications Associate Reporting to: Director, Student Recruitment and External Affairs Classification: Administration Technician Category: Support Staff Status: Regular, full‑time Working Hours: Weekdays, 35 hours (some evenings and weekends are required for College’s events) Hourly Rate: $27.07 to $36.14 Start Date: As soon as possible NATURE AND SCOPE Under the supervision of the Director of Student Recruitment and External Affairs (SREA), the Communications Associate will help to promote the College’s academic mission and vision and provide communication tools and administrative support in the planning and execution of SREA activities. RESPONSIBILITIES Engages with the College’s alumni through social media platforms and facilitates networking and engagement opportunities with the College Assists with creating written and visual content and promotional materials related to alumni affairs, fundraising, and student recruitment Helps maintain an active social media presence of the College Carries out various tasks to support the awarding of scholarships and bursaries to students Maintains the alumni database, documents alumni interactions and activities, and produces reports as required Helps maintain a digital asset library (photos, logos, templates) Assists in event organization by maintaining guest lists, sending invitations, creating name tags, capturing photos and quotes, post‑event communications on social media, and content archiving Perform other related duties as required PROFESSIONAL ATTRIBUTES Resourceful and creative Ability to handle multiple projects and tasks within the required timeframe Ability to work independently and as part of a team Good interpersonal skills and professional demeanor Excellent tact, judgment and discretion QUALIFICATIONS Diploma of College Studies (DEC) or equivalent in a communications program or other appropriate field Minimum of two years of experience in communications, marketing or customer relations Excellent written and spoken communication skills in English and French – testing may be required Proficient in various social media platforms and online tools Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel at intermediate level) – testing may be required Knowledge of Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Creative Cloud or other graphic design tools Knowledge of the Quebec post‑secondary education sector is an asset APPLICATION Marianopolis encourages applications from qualified individuals, including women, members of visible and ethnic minorities, Indigenous peoples and persons with disabilities. If we can provide a specific accommodation to make the recruitment process more accessible for you, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs. While we appreciate all applications, we will only contact candidates who are selected to participate in the recruitment process. To apply, please visit our careers portal to upload your CV and your cover letter (incomplete applications will not be considered) by 5 p.m. on Tuesday, November 25, 2025. #J-18808-Ljbffr