Partner, Communications and Marketing

**Department** VER Strategic Communications

**Salary range** $67,159 to $111,927

**Hours per week** **Posted date**

**Closing date** September 17, 2024

**Position Type** Full Time

**Description**:
**This position is a part of the Association of the Academic Staff of the University of Alberta (AASUA).**

In accordance with the Administrative and Professional Officer Agreement, this full-time continuing position offers a comprehensive benefits package found on our Benefits Overview page and an annual salary range of $67,159 to $111,927.

**Location - **This role is hybrid with a mix of remote and in-person at both North Campus and Enterprise Square, Edmonton.

**Working at the University of Alberta**
- The University of Alberta acknowledges that we are located on Treaty 6 territory, and respects the histories, languages and cultures of First Nations, Métis, Inuit and all FirstPeoples of Canada, whose presence continues to enrich our vibrant community._

The University of Alberta is a community of knowledge seekers, change makers and world shapers who lead with purpose each and every day. We are home to over 14,000 faculty and staff, more than 40,000 students and a growing community of 300,000 alumni worldwide.

Your work will have a meaningful influence on a fascinating cross-section of people — from our students and community members, to our renowned researchers and innovators, making discoveries and generating solutions that make the world healthier, safer, stronger and more just. Learn more.

**Working for the Department**

The Strategic Communications portfolio enables the University of Alberta to deliver on the vision and goals outlined in the university’s strategic plan. We illustrate the value that the U of A provides to our community and to society as a whole.

In service of the One University strategy, we work with academic and operational leaders to tie their operational and strategic plans into the larger university strategy in a way that moves the dial on important measures of success. As a centre of expertise, we view our communications from end to end throughout the life cycles of our important communities. We integrate the seemingly disparate initiatives into a master narrative that showcases the unique aspects of the University of Alberta.

Whether we work directly with partners on their initiatives or support their work through portfolio-initiated projects, we connect the dots from strategies across the institution - especially where they connect to the larger institutional goals - and draw them together into a compelling and consistent narrative of one of the Top 5 universities in Canada.

**Position**

Reporting to the Senior Partner, the Partner, Communications and Marketing will help advance the strategic goals of a College, Faculty, or Vice-president portfolio at the University of Alberta.

As Partner, Communications and Marketing, you will develop and work closely with colleagues to deliver integrated communications, marketing, digital, and creative services to internal and external audiences. As the dedicated point of contact for client service for a specific portfolio, you’ll provide excellent client relations service and strategic communications and marketing advice.

If you’re a proactive relationship manager who excels at driving strategic communications and marketing solutions and balancing priorities and projects serving multiple senior leaders, this role was made for you. As an organized, detail-oriented, and collaborative person, you enjoy problem-solving, building momentum on a team, and delivering solutions.

**Duties**

Communications and Marketing Planning
- Develop communications and marketing strategies for client portfolios.
- Gather pertinent information for project scoping, lead project meetings, support Communications Associates with task completion, manage timelines, resources and delivery of strategic communications and marketing solutions.
- Work with Centres of Expertise including media relations, issues management, and creative and digital solutions on the execution of communications and marketing strategies.

Relationship Management
- Steward strategic partnerships and information sharing.
- Regularly assess processes and workflow to ensure consistency and efficiency, recommending changes when appropriate.
- Provide strategic advice, information, and technical interpretation on complex strategic communications matters in a manner that can be easily understood by leaders/partners who do not share the same technical background.

**Qualifications**
- Bachelor's degree in a related field.
- 3-5 years of progressive experience in strategic communications, marketing, or journalism in a complex organization.
- Expertise in client management or partner relations in a multi-collaborator organization (ability to work with all levels of staff and management).
- Deep understanding of communication channels and audience evaluation.
- Experience in developing co