Communications & Events Coordinator

Kwantlen Polytechnic University; City of Langley; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Kwantlen Polytechnic University is seeking a Communications & Events Coordinator for its Faculty of Health. The role involves creating and implementing communications strategies to enhance the university's visibility and support student recruitment and engagement. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and at least three years of experience in communications or marketing.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in marketing, communications, and office administration.
• Experience with student information systems like BANNER is an asset.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive communications plans.
• Create content for various media including print and digital.
• Liaise with university stakeholders to enhance student recruitment and engagement.

Skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Event planning

Creative thinking

Problem-solving

Interpersonal communication

Organizational skills

Research skills

Customer service

Data entry

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing or relevant discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

Drupal

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

We are currently seeking a Communications & Events Coordinator to join our Faculty of Health team.

Job Overview

The Communications & Events Coordinator is responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive department/faculty communications plans for the department/faculty at KPU to enhance the profile of KPU with increased visibility, branding, promotions and community relations to support recruitment, admissions, retention, and global and/or local engagement activities. The coordinator creates content for print and digital advertisements, email department/faculty communications, internal and external newsletters, event guides and programs, and KPU marketing pieces. The Coordinator plans and executes the strategic department/faculty communications plan and oversees department/faculty communications. The Coordinator liaises with university administration, faculty, staff, students, and community partners to build effective relationships that enable KPU to optimize student recruitment, retention, and conversion, promote and enhance student life, increase engagement, and bring brand awareness of KPU to both local and audiences.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing or a relevant discipline, plus at least three years' experience in marketing, communications and office administration. Administrative experience considered an asset.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Exceptional written and oral communication skills in English. Proven ability to communicate effectively with a diverse population.
• Strong writing, proofreading and editing skills.
• Demonstrated experience with planning and coordinating events in an institutional or corporate environment.
• Strong creative and critical thinking skills as well as proven problem-solving skills.
• Comprehensive knowledge and proven administrative experience.
• Demonstrated experience managing workflows; developing and deploying communications and compiling analytics and reports.
• Outstanding interpersonal communications skills and ability to develop positive public relations.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and manage budgets.
• Strong organizational and research skills, the ability to work as part of an integrated team and the ability to work independently.
• Ability to anticipate project needs, discern work priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise a high level of initiative and responsibility, work independently and establish own priorities to meet deadlines.
• Experience with student information systems such as BANNER and reporting software such as FAST an asset.
• Strong intercultural communication skills and experience interacting with people of various ages, backgrounds, cultures and languages with a high level of professionalism, cultural awareness, and diplomacy.
• Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately.
• Excellent customer service ethic and high expectations for quality.
• Top level skills entering or importing data into computer programs.
• A minimum of 50 wpm with a high degree of accuracy is required
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access), Drupal (website content management system), mail merges, email, and web searches, as well as experience with Adobe Creative Suite or other graphic design, photo editing, and videography program
• Must be able to work flexible hours, evenings and weekends as needed.
• Travel to different working locations may be required.

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As per the KPU-BCGEU Collective Agreement, qualified internal applicants within the BCGEU bargaining unit are given first consideration in filling this position. Internal applicants must apply by 11:59pm on the internal closing date in order to be considered as an internal applicant. Internal applications received after the closing date will be considered as an external applicant.

Salary Information

Salary and wage increments are in accordance with the Collective Agreement.