Job Description / Duties

Reporting to the Director of Student Residences, the successful candidate will be responsible for developing a sales and marketing plan and implementing communication strategies that are integrated with the goals of the department and of Memorial University. Duties will be specific to raising the profile and strategically promoting the residence experience for traditional students as well as the growing market of overnight, conference, and travelling guests and visitors. This includes planning, developing, and implementing marketing communications and campaigns using traditional and non-traditional advertising; liaising and building relationships with internal and external partners; taking charge of the digital and web presence to build and support innovative social media strategies; ensuring the establishment and monitoring of accurate information for promotional feeds, events, and activities; and evaluation of the effectiveness and impact of campaigns, activities, and supports; and performing other related duties as required. Flexibility regarding work hours is required, including occasional evening and weekend work.

Qualifications / Required Skills

Experiences (3-5 years) in marketing, communications, or project management; graduation from a four­year college or university with a degree in business, or similar experience and majority course work in public relations, communications, or marketing; or any equivalent combination of experience and training. Knowledge of, and experience in, digital marketing and social media is required. Proven ability to accomplish multiple tasks, to prioritize, and work in a complex environment. Creativity, resourcefulness, organization, and versatile skillsets required. Familiarity with university and post-secondary sector environments considered an asset. Compliance with Memorial’s Procedure for Vaccination Requirement (COVID – 19) is a condition of employment.

Additional Information

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, preference will be given to applicants who are legally entitled to work in Canada. Memorial University is committed to employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including women, people of any sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression; Indigenous peoples; visible minorities and racialized people; and people with disabilities.

The personal information requested in your application is collected under the authority of the Memorial University Act (RSNL 1990 c M-7) for the purpose of identifying and recruiting candidates; assessing applicant qualifications; and maintaining records pertaining to the administration of employment with Memorial University of Newfoundland.

If you are a successful candidate, this information will form part of your permanent employment record and will be used for other activities related to the employment process. This information may be disclosed to government departments and agencies as legally required; and to third party service providers, as necessary to administer programs and activities.

If you have any questions about the collection, use and disclosure of the information on this form, please contact MyHR, Department of Human Resources, at myhr@mun.ca.

Please be advised that we are unable to provide updates on current competitions.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Salary: $51,611 - $77,412 per annum (Management and Professional)

Contact Information

https://www.mun.ca/hr/careers/career.php?id=2169

Employer Profile

Memorial University of Newfoundland is a multi-campus, multidisciplinary university dedicated to creativity, innovation and excellence in teaching and learning, research, scholarship and public engagement. With campuses in St. John’s and Corner Brook, N.L., and Harlow, Essex, U.K., Memorial University welcomes students and scholars from all over the world, including more than 18,000 students from nearly 100 countries. Memorial’s inclusive community is committed to fostering and promoting ingenuity while contributing knowledge and expertise locally, nationally and internationally.

Founded as a living memorial to our residents who died during the First World War, Memorial University has a special obligation to the people of Newfoundland and Labrador and is responsive to their professional and personal aspirations. To take a closer look at Memorial, visit www.mun.ca.