Manager, Media and Communications

6 months ago

Surrey, Canada Kwantlen Polytechnic University Full time

Employee Group:
**Administration/Management**
- Workplace Type:
**Hybrid**
- Hours of Work (BCGEU):
- # of openings:
**1**
- Hours Per Week (BCGEU):
- Pay Level:
**9 - Administrative Salary Grid - $77,408 to $113,532**
- Days of Work (BCGEU):
- Employment Type:
**Temporary Full Time**
- Internal Closing Date:
**Open Until Filled**
- Travel Frequency:
- External Closing Date:
**Open Until Filled**
- Competition ID:
**3235**

**Kwantlen Polytechnic University**

KPU offers all learners opportunities to achieve success in a diverse range of programs that blend theory and practice, critical understanding, and social and ethical awareness necessary for good citizenship and rewarding careers. KPU strives to implement initiatives that will attract, support, engage, and retain KPU’s people and create an environment where all employees see themselves as contributing to student learning.

**JOB OVERVIEW: MANAGER, MEDIA AND COMMUNICATIONS**

Reporting to the Director, External and Government Affairs, this position is responsible for developing a series of comprehensive communications plans to maintain and enhance Kwantlen Polytechnic University’s visibility, branding, positioning, enrolment programs and services, media/community relations and employee relations. This position works closely with senior leadership, faculty, staff and other internal and external stakeholders.

**EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE**
- Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications or Business with a specialization in Public Relations/Communications, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Minimum of 5 years directly related experience in marketing and communications in a managerial role, 5 years preferred. Previous media experience is essential. Experience working in a post-secondary environment an asset.

**COMPETENCIES**
- Demonstrated experience researching, developing, implementing, managing and measuring media and communications activities and functions.
- Ability to interact and maintain effective working relationships with a wide range of individuals at all levels of the university as well as with external stakeholders and suppliers in the communities.
- Experience liaising with government officials at a local, municipal and provincial levels and speaking both formally and informally in public forums.
- Ability to quickly and independently evaluate issues for risk and benefit and determine and implement appropriate response.
- Ability to work independently, exercise discretion and sound judgment in dealing with confidential and/or controversial University matters.
- Demonstrated strategic experience and success in managing and developing successful media campaigns, advertising, social media, writing media releases, speaking to media, and other related marketing and communications tasks.
- Excellent writing, proofreading ad editing skills for a variety of media types (print and electronic) with an eye for detail, design, content and brand.
- Proven ability to plan, schedule and direct staff in a busy environment with priorities of paying attention to detail, optimizing resources and effectively meeting deadlines and project requirements.
- Demonstrated strength in effectively managing multiple priorities simultaneously.
- Demonstrated proficiency and experience in graphic design and print productions and using PC and Mac computers and publishing software including Photoshop, Word, Adobe Creative Suite CS5, Microsoft Office and Acrobat.
- Must be a self-starter with proven experience in supervision and administration.

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**Salary Information**

The compensation range is the span between the minimum and maximum base salary (as listed above) for a position. Approximately halfway between the minimum and the maximum represents an employee that possesses full job knowledge, qualifications and experience for the position. In the normal course, employees will be hired, transferred or promoted between the minimum and approximately halfway of the salary range for a job. Annual salary increases are available through participation in the Administrative Performance Management program

**Why Join KPU?**
- Recognized as one of B.C.'s Top Employers
- KPU is committed to actively fostering an equitable and inclusive working environment
- Competitive compensation
- Hybrid environment, flexible work around core hours
- Defined Benefit Pension Plan - College Pension Plan
- Extended Medical, Dental, Healthcare Spending Account, Sick Leave, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, Optional Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Emergency Travel Assistance, Employee and Family Assistance Program, Teledoc
- Professional Development Days: up to 10 days paid per year
- Maternity and parental leave top-up
- Generous vacation package
- Campus work environment, outdoor sitting areas and nearby walking trails
- Campus athletic and fitness centers with a variety of instru

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