Communications Officer

**Date Posted**:08/06/2025
**Req ID**: 44641
**Faculty/Division**: Faculty of Arts & Science
**Department**: Department of History
**Campus**: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
**Position Number**: 00057897

**NOTE**: This position is part time at 50% FTE

**Description**:
**About us**:
The Faculty of Arts & Science is the heart of Canada’s leading university and one of the most comprehensive and diverse academic divisions in the world. The strength of Arts & Science derives from our combined teaching and research excellence in the humanities, sciences and social sciences across 29 departments, seven colleges and 46 interdisciplinary centres, institutes and programs.

We can only realize our mission with the dedication and excellence of engaged staff and faculty. The diversity of opportunities and perspectives within the Faculty reflect the local and global landscape and the need for curiosity, innovative thinking and collaboration. At Arts & Science, we take pride in our legacy of innovation and discovery that has changed the way we think about the world.

The Department of History is one of the largest history departments in North America and is internationally renowned. Ranked sixth among public universities worldwide and fourth in North America, we are home to a critical mass of expertise. The department offers exciting opportunities to interpret the past and examine its significance through research, education and life-long learning. It provides an opportunity forindividuals interested in being active in local, national and international research and public affairs to bring unique perspective to important events.

**Your opportunity**:
Reporting to the Department Manager, the Communications Officer is responsible for the design, development and dissemination of the department’s communications and marketing materials. Responsibilities include writing, editing, and producing materials that are designed to inform of the activities and achievements of the department and support the realization of the department’s goals.

The position supports internal department communications activities as well as internal department communications platforms for online collaboration and information dissemination. In addition, the position assists with data gathering activities to address various departmental needs.

The position also supports departmental events and outreach activities, both online and in-person, in terms of planning, promotion and connecting with relevant University resources, including in the realm of alumni relations. The position also builds and maintains relationships within the Faculty and broader University communications network, and with current students, faculty, alumni and donors. In addition, this position will work closely with the administrative staff team to provide support for regular operational activity.

**Your responsibilities will include**:

- Implementing digital communication plans across a broad range of marketing/communication channels
- Advising on best practices and strategies to maximize digital communication initiatives
- Researching and recommending story ideas that advance priorities and initiatives
- Writing and editing copy and content to advance communications objectives
- Liaising with contacts to facilitate collaboration and consistency of communications
- Creating and maintaining presence on social media platforms
- Implementing website enhancement activities to support project/program goals and objectives
- Fostering positive relationships with alumni

**Essential Qualifications**:

- Bachelor's Degree, preferably in English, History, communications, marketing, journalism, Digital Media or a related field, or acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience
- Minimum four (4) years of related experience working incommunications, media, or public or alumni relations, preferably in a post-secondary environment
- Demonstrated experience developing and implementing communications strategies and plans
- Experience managing, creating and editing content (brochures, newsletters, websites, intranets and/or handbooks)
- Experience working with social media platforms (e.g. Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Tiktok)
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), web content management software, web programming in HTML, CSS and PHP, and design software including Adobe Creative Suite or similar tools
- Excellent attention to detail and solid copyediting and proofreading skills
- Understanding the needs and sensitivities of different audiences and adapting appropriate writing style and content
- Ability to maintain a broad perspective; strong communication and interpersonal skills with an ability to foster and maintain effective relationships with all levels of faculty, staff, and senior administration

**To be successful in this role you will be**:

- Articulate
- Meticulous
- Organized
- Resourceful
- Tactful
- Team player

This role is cur