Alumni Communications Officer

York University; Ontario; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university is seeking a communications professional to enhance alumni and donor relations. The role involves writing and producing various communication materials, engaging the community, and fostering philanthropic support. Ideal candidates will have strong writing skills, a relevant diploma, and experience in communications or marketing.

Qualifications

• Ability to write, edit, and proofread at an advanced level in English.
• Experience in producing digital and print communications.
• Knowledge of fundraising professional standards is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Write, produce, and disseminate communications materials for alumni and donor relations.
• Engage the University's community of alumni and donors.
• Foster increased support for the University.

Skills

Writing

Editing

Proofreading

Research

Videography

Communication

Marketing

Project Management

Education

Diploma in Journalism

Diploma in Communications

Diploma in Marketing

Diploma in Business

Diploma in Digital Communications

Tools

QuarkXPress

Adobe Illustrator

InDesign

Adobe Photoshop

HTML

CSS

WordPress

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

Mail Chimp

Google Analytics

MS Excel

MS Project

Job description

Advancement at York leads and inspires meaningful engagement and philanthropic support from alumni and friends to advance the University's mission. We are also deeply committed to building the reputation of York University as a leading, progressive, research-intensive University uniquely positioned for the betterment of society in the 21st century.

Our division is comprised of four departments :

1. Advancement Services & Operations is the administrative and technology support unit for all Advancement activities.
2. Alumni Engagement provides programs, services, and engagement to over , York alumni worldwide.
3. Development leads efforts to promote and secure philanthropic support from alumni, donors, friends, corporations, and foundations.
4. Advancement Communications & Marketing works to promote and communicate alumni and donor messages along with direct marketing services for alumni and donor engagement.

Our mission is to inspire and cultivate meaningful engagement and philanthropic support within our diverse communities to advance York University's excellence in education, research, and community service. We accomplish our mission through our values of accountability, collaboration, and entrepreneurship.

Working in consultation with the Associate Director, Alumni Communications and staff within Division of Advancement, the incumbent writes, produces, and disseminates communications materials for the Division of Advancement to encourage a positive environment for alumni and donor relations within the University, engaging the University's growing community of alumni and donors, and fostering increased support for the University.

Education :

Diploma in Journalism, Communications, Marketing, Business, or Digital Communications. Knowledge of fundraising professional standards and ethics is an asset.

Experience :

• Writing documents such as publications and articles.
• Producing digital and print communications pieces.
• Creating multimedia communications (photographs, podcasts, social networking technologies).
• Related work experience in a non-profit sector is an asset.

Skills :

• Demonstrated skills including :
• Ability to write, edit, and proofread at an advanced level in English.
• Impeccable accuracy in grammar, spelling, and content verification.
• Excellent research and interview skills.
• Ability to produce a broad range of communication and marketing pieces for publication.
• Tact, courtesy, and discretion are essential.
• Basic videography skills and ability to use a digital SLR camera.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure of high volume and tight deadlines.
• Ability to handle diverse communications assignments.
• Ability to work independently and exercise good judgment.
• Ability to develop compelling communication pieces for diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated computer skills including :
• Advanced desktop publishing (QuarkXPress, Adobe Illustrator, InDesign).
• Advanced photo editing (Adobe Photoshop).
• Advanced web design (HTML, CSS, Dreamweaver, WordPress).
• Advanced word processing (MS Word).
• Advanced presentation software (MS PowerPoint, Prezi).
• Advanced email service providers (Mail Chimp, Exact Target, Campaign Monitor, Click Dimensions).
• Advanced video publishing (YouTube).
• Intermediate Google Analytics.
• Intermediate spreadsheets (MS Excel).
• Intermediate project management software (MS Project).