Communications Officer

3 weeks ago


Victoria, Canada University of Victoria Full time

Organizational Unit- University of Victoria -> Faculty of Law- Location- University of Victoria - Victoria, BC V8W 2Y2 CA (Primary)- Posting Close Date- 8 December 2023- Please note that positions will close at 4 p.m. on the closing date.- FTE- 1.0- Salary Grade- $67,040.00 - $87,175.00- Additional Posting Information- N/A- Salary posted will be pro-rated based on FTE- Classification- SG9- Employee Group:
- PEA - Regular- # of Hires Needed- 1- Category- Communications/Public Relations- About this OpportunityUVic Law is one of Canada's leading law schools, known for the strength of our academic program, approach to experiential learning and our commitment to community engagement and social justice. UVic Law’s undergraduate professional programs include the Juris Doctor (JD) and the world’s first joint degree in Canadian Common Law and Indigenous Legal Orders (JD/JID).

**The salary range for this position is**:
**Recruitment range: $67,040- $73,911** starting salary determined by the PEA Collective Agreement.

**Performance range: starting salary to max of $87,175** is available through annual performance increases.
- Job SummaryReporting to the Dean, the Communications Officer develops and executes strategic communications and engagement plans, products and events in support of the UVic Law’s strategic directions and annual operational plan, with a clear objective to raise the profile of UVic Law’s research, teaching and student achievements with identified target audiences.

Working in collaboration with the Dean, and other stakeholders within UVic Law, the Communications Officer identifies key communications goals and outcomes, and leads UVic Law’s communications initiatives and activities. This includes communications planning, media relations, writing and editing a variety of materials (e.g. articles, web content, newsletters), social media, website management, issues communications, marketing of special events, and providing advice and guidance, as necessary, for internal communications and other Faculty communications services. The position works closely with University Communications and Marketing (UC+M) to identify and create content that aligns with the university’s strategic priorities to ensure the broad promotion and consistent usage of UVic brand guidelines across campus and online.

The Communications Officer will also be part of numerous project teams and advisory committees to provide communications advice and support and write communications plans, promotional material, web copy and articles for various publications.
- Job RequirementsThis position requires a Bachelor's degree in public relations, communications, journalism, or a related field plus a minimum of three (3) years of communications experience, including:

- Communications planning, writing, editing, and developing and managing the content of websites, with a high degree of familiarity with social media.
- Experience in developing, implementing and evaluating communications plans and materials.
- Evidence of media relations experience and the ability to develop strong relationships with news media.
- Experience developing and implementing promotional plans in support of complex or multi-year projects (e.g. capital campaign).

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Knowledge requirements include:

- Website management and social media platforms, their respective participants (Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, LinkedIn, Instagram, Tik Tok, etc.) and how each platform can be optimally deployed in different scenarios.

Competency requirements include:

- Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize, make decisions independently, be self-motivated and consistently meet deadlines.
- Proven strength in written and oral communications, including demonstrated expertise in research, writing, and editing for a variety of purposes and audiences
- Excellent analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work effectively with a variety of people in a complex, decentralized work environment.
- Strong computer skills and excellent knowledge of web content management systems and MS Office Programs is a requirement.
- Superior communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Ability to build and maintain productive working relationships with all stakeholders
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
- Proven track record achieving project goals on time and produce deliverables of a high quality
- Demonstrated administrative and organizational skills.
- Strong cultural and inter-societal acumen is required, and in particular Indigenous acumen.

Assets or Preferences:

- Experience with post-secondary institutions.
- Event coordination experience.
- Understanding of the principles of good design in print and multimedia materials and how to work effectively within established organizational design structures.

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