Communication & Design Specialist

Staff - Non Union

Job Category

M&P - AAPS

Job Profile

AAPS Salaried - Information Services, Level A

Job Title

Communication & Design Specialist

Department

Development | Development & Alumni Engagement | Dentistry Communications

Compensation Range

$5,791.00 - $8,323.42 CAD Monthly

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Posting End Date

November 10, 2025

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.

Job End Date

Ongoing

At UBC, we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research, innovation, and learning for all faculty, staff and students. Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness, brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace, and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career.

Job Summary
The Communication & Design Specialist assists with the design, development and implementation of integrated communication strategies in the Faculty of Dentistry.

Organizational Status
The Communication & Design Specialist will work in close consultation with the Senior Manager, Communications and the Assistant Dean of Development and Alumni. They will also work closely with staff, faculty, and other internal and external stakeholders.

Work Performed

Graphic Design:

- Designs print and digital materials, including event invitations, digital signage, social media graphics, posters, postcards, reports, brochures, presentations, and various other promotional assets in line with the UBC Dentistry brand and with attention to audience needs;
- Co-ordinates with printers and vendors;
- Develops templates that help accelerate production and unify the look and feel of communications materials.

Website Administration:

- Updates content on the Dentistry website

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- Produces website analytics and usability reports that support decision-making and evaluation; delivers technical enhancements and training where required;
- Ensures the online presence adheres to UBC communications and brand standards.

Writing:

- Researches, writes and/or coordinates web and social content for student, staff, and faculty audiences, including, but not limited to, profiles, announcements and stories;
- Performs research and fact-checking analysis.

Content Development and Internal Communications:

- Creates content for social media channels, including photography, illustrations, video clips, and blog posts, as aligned with wider communication initiatives and campaigns;
- Monitors and responds to comments on social media channels;
- Produces analytical reports to inform decision-making;
- Curates relevant and existing content from partner channels and groups;
- Co-ordinates the distribution of promotional materials across the faculty in print and digital formats;
- Organizes and manages digital assets.

Communications Support:

- Supports the Senior Manager, Communications with communication efforts including coordinating project activities and documentation, tracking tasks, timelines, and resources;
- Develops communication plans and toolkits as assigned and coordinates workflow amongst communication project contributors to meet deadlines;
- May represent the Faculty of Dentistry in committees and/or forums;
- Coordinates and publishes editorial and event calendars.

Photography/Video:

- Co-ordinates and/or produces photography and video content as needed and identified in communication plans. May engage and work with campus partners to produce such content.
- Creates internal and external newsletters, including media recaps, by writing and soliciting content internally and from campus-wide partners;
- Designs and updates templates and produces analytical reports to inform decision-making.

Event Support:

- Responsible for assisting with events, including event promotional materials, logistics, vendors, and day-of event setup and delivery. May attend events after regular hours as needed.

Performs other related duties as required.

Consequence of Error/Judgement
Errors can have significant negative impacts on the achievement of Dentistry's strategic goals as well as its reputation.

Supervision Received
Reports to and takes direction for day-to-day operations from the Senior Manager, Communications. The position works autonomously under general guidelines.

Supervision Given
May assign tasks and provide guidance to student employees as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline. Minimum of four years experience or the equivalent combination of education and exp