Marketing Assistant

_**Are you motivated by using your talents to support others? Come work for one of BC’s top private colleges**_
- Established in 1903, Sprott Shaw College is a private post-secondary institution with 16 government-designated campuses across British Columbia. We take great pride in educating and preparing our students for rewarding and relevant careers in Administration, Business, Trades & Design, Nursing & Healthcare, and Child, Family & Community Support._
- Sprott Shaw College is the subsidiary company of CIBT Education Group, one of the fastest-growing companies in BC according to Business in Vancouver. As an organization, we cultivate professional growth and positive working environments for our employees, which fosters our values of Community, Diversity, Integrity, Quality, Respect, and Results-Oriented._
- Reporting to the Director of Marketing, the Marketing Assistant is responsible providing administrative support to the marketing on initiatives directed at maximizing company profits, increasing inquiries, and supporting marketing campaigns._

**Responsibilities**

Supports the Director of Marketing and marketing team with initiatives and projects
- Assist the Director in reconciling marketing related invoices, coordinating payments
- Coordinate with suppliers and vendors and assist in ordering of promotional items
- Conducts research of industry trends, compiles and tracks data, and prepares reports for consideration to support marketing activities
- Assist in graduation coordination leading up to and on graduation day and other events throughout the year
- Organize webinars, virtual meetings, testimonial interviews, and other meetings and presentations
- Manage marketing meetings through invites, notes, follow-ups, etc.
- Assist in managing social media activities, including regular updates on marketing platforms
- Work with Marketing Specialists to request, create, and coordinate content
- Support website and CRM management as required

Providing general office and administration duties
- Respond to telephone and electronic enquiries and coordinate the flow of information
- Organize company materials and equipment
- Support other Departments, as directed by the Director of Marketing
- Perform other related duties as required

**Qualifications and Education**
- Post-secondary Certificate, Diploma or Degree in Marketing, Business, Office Administration, or related discipline
- One (1) to two (2) years of related experience in an office or customer service setting
- Marketing experience preferred
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Exceptional written and verbal communication

**Skills & Competencies**
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to complete work in a timely manner with accuracy and attention to detail
- Strong organizational skills with demonstrated ability to multi-task
- High standards of ethics, a professional attitude and commitment to quality service
- **What We Offer**_
- _Reimbursement of practicing license or professional association membership fees_
- _Education and training allowance_
- _Tuition discount for spouse and children_
- _Comprehensive extended health benefits_
- _Disability and life insurance_
- _RRSP matching_
- _Employee and Family Assistance Program_
- _Flexible schedule, work-life balance_
- **Commitment to Equity, Diversity & Inclusion**_

**Salary**: $42,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Life insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Burnaby, BC V3N 4N8: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person