Marketing & Communications Coordinator

OverviewClassification & Regular HoursHours per Week: 35Salary Grade 14: $65,050 - $76,550, commensurate with experience.Please note, this is a 1 year temporary full time contract opportunity.About WesternSince 1878, Western University has been committed to serving our communities through the pursuit of academic excellence and by providing students, faculty, and community members with life-long opportunities for intellectual, social, and cultural growth. We seek excellent students, faculty, and staff to join us in what has become known as the "Western Experience" - an opportunity to contribute to a better world through the development of new knowledge, new abilities, new connections, and new ways to make a difference.About UsThe Division of Housing and Ancillary Services is committed to providing a first-class experience in the areas of housing, hospitality services, and retail services for undergraduate/graduate students and their families, staff and faculties at the Western communities, while supporting the academic mission of the University and ensuring profitability and cost effectiveness of the operation.Through an integrated effort focusing on honest, open and consistent communication, Marketing and Communications provides the leadership needed to help the Division of Housing and Ancillary Services create and maintain mutually beneficial relationships with students and other stakeholders vital to the Division’s growth and development. Marketing and Communications brings marketing perspectives and strategies into the Division’s decision-making and planning. It provides leadership, expertise and services that enhance the quality and effectiveness of the Division’s communications projects and programs.ResponsibilitiesSupported by the leadership of the Director, Marketing and Communications, the primary responsibility of this position is to develop and implement an integrated marketing and communication plan that aligns with the strategic objectives of the University, and effectively promotes the services offered by the Division to students, staff, faculty and the community. The Coordinator will implement comprehensive marketing initiatives that support the brand promotion and leads generation for the various service areas within the Division. The efforts and success of this role have a direct impact on the Division’s brand image and its revenue targets.QualificationsEducation:Bachelor’s Degree specializing in business, marketing, communications or public relationsMaster’s Degree in a related field is preferredExperience:5 years’ experience in marketing and communications or public relations with demonstrated successMarketing Agency and/or digital marketing experience is preferredKnowledge, Skills & Abilities:Strategic thinking and problem solving skills with a proven ability to generate workable and creative ideas, concepts and techniquesStrong project management skills with an ability to execute creative and cost effective marketing and communications projects and maintain a number of projects simultaneously with competing timelines and prioritiesIn-depth knowledge and understanding of social media platforms and how they can be deployed in different scenariosUnderstanding of Web tools to drive recruitment and brand promotionSuperior demonstrated presentation and communication skills with the ability to write in both marketing and journalistic stylesHigh level of proficiency in proofreading and editing including excellent grammar and spellingStrong analytic research skills and the ability to use market research information strategically to improve and enhance communications to target audiences in support of the Division and University brandResults oriented with excellent organizational skills and attention to detailAbility to work effectively as part of a team and on own initiativeAdvanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite and strong understanding of web analyticsCommitment to working with shared leadership and in cross-functional teamsAbility to work within a flexible schedule to accommodate the University’s events/activities and travel on occasionWestern Values DiversityThe University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Western is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact Human Resources or phone 519-661-2194.Please NoteInterested applicants are asked to visit: https://recruit.uwo.ca for further information and to apply online referencing job #40950 by 11:59PM on November 7, 2025.We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted. #J-18808-Ljbffr