Director of Communications

The Alma Mater Society (AMS) is the oldest student association in Canada and has been a central student organization at Queen's since its founding in Today, the AMS acts as a service, advocacy, and governing body on behalf of all students enrolled in AMS-affiliated programs at Queen's University.The AMS is a not-for-profit entity created by the Society to ensure its continuing financial viability by overseeing the management of its services and associated financial affairs.  It is bound by the By-laws and corporate philosophy of our Mission and Operating statements as set out in the AMS Constitution.  In addition to providing wage-based service staff positions for students wanting employment, the AMS seeks to support the Society's broader objectives through the provisioning of a high quality, relevant range of student funded services, that provide a wide range of employment opportunities and meaningful out-of-classroom learning and skill acquisition experiences for students.Job Summary The Director of Communication, under the direction of the President, will primarily be responsible to work alongside the director of marketing to ensure consistency in two-way communication to students. This position will will work closely with the director of marketing to advise on campaigns and assist with communications responses and marketing campaigns. This role will also record instances of the ams' appearance in local, regional, and national media outlets and develop strategies to maximize positive exposure for the society. The Director of Communication must possess ability to plan, organize, and effectively present ideas and concepts to groups and ability to adapt to new technology.CompetenciesAccountabilityAttention to DetailCommunicationCultural SensitivityProblem SolvingProject ManagementJob DutiesWork alongside the Director of Marketing to ensure consistency in two-way communication to studentsWill work closely with the Director of Marketing to advise on campaigns and assist with communications responses and marketing campaignsRecord instances of the AMS' appearance in local, regional, and national media outlets and develop strategies to maximize positive exposure for the societyLead projects of high importance or platform initiatives as assigned by the Executive and manage their completionWill support Executives in writing speeches and managing appearancesProvide guidance to ensure coordination and communication of messages or news to both internal and external audiencesOversee the preparation of reports, presentations, websites, and press releasesRead and edit copy to be published or broadcast to detect and correct errors in spelling, grammar, and syntax, and shorten or lengthen copy as space or time requiresManage day-to-day media relations and media requests for brand and corporate issuesAssist in developing, implementing, and measuring external and internal social media based communication plansAnalyse departmental operations and identify areas requiring improvementPlan and co-ordinate activities of staff and assure production deadlines are metDevelop a departmental goal plan which will serve as the framework for the annual budget prepared in collaboration with the accounting department and approved by the PresidentMonitor actual results against the approved budget in the organization accounting system (Business Central) each month, to track performanceAttend and fully participate in all in person and virtual meetingsMaintain consistent communication with all relevant stakeholders responding to e-mails in a timely mannerComplete a thorough transition process with the incoming manager that includes one on one meetings and a transition manualParticipate as an observer at AMS Assembly and the AMS Board of Directors and provide advice on strategic issues as the need arisesDetermine staffing requirements for the administration department and oversee the hiring of staffEnsure that all employees comply with company policies, procedures, and ethical standardsAdminister disciplinary action in accordance with established proceduresEnsure employees have clear goals and are aware of expectationsEnsure that employees adhere to all health and safety regulationsProvide informal feedback and coaching to staff on an ongoing basisJob RequirementsAbility to plan, organize, and effectively present ideas and concepts to groupsAbility to adapt to new technologyAbility to identify issues and implement creative and strategic solutions to overcome problemsAbility to remain calm and poised in urgent situationsWork ConditionsWorking in an office environmentExtended periods of sittingInteraction with customers/clients and employeesAttending and conducting presentations The AMS is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, colour, disability, sex, sexual orientation, or national origin.