F/W 26/27 - Program Associate (Special Programs Assistant)

MDA; Toronto; On-site; CAD 20,664 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

York University seeks a Program Associate (Special Programs Assistant) to help with promotional and information delivery tasks. You must be enrolled as a York student and able to write clearly for various audiences.

Responsibilities include supporting promotional activities, updating websites and social media, and assisting with communications and event coordination as required. This position emphasizes timely delivery and engagement with the York community.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled as a York student.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Access, Outlook or PowerPoint.
• Ability to meet deadlines and organize time effectively.
• Ability to creatively write content to engage an intended audience.
• Ability to update websites and social media platforms.

Responsibilities

• Provide support with promotional and information delivery activities.
• Assist in updating websites and social media platforms.
• Support coordination of communications and events as needed.

Skills

Communication

Written communication

MS Office

Time management

Content writing

Social media updates

Education

York University student

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

F/W 26/27 - Program Associate (Special Programs Assistant)

Purpose: The Special Programs Assistant is responsible for providing support with promotional and information delivery activities.

Education: Must be enrolled as a York student.

Experience: Previous work experience may be considered.

Skills:

• Ability to communicate with others effectively to explain and share information.
• Ability to communicate clearly in written form.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Access, Outlook or PowerPoint.
• Ability to meet deadlines and organize time effectively.
• Ability to creatively write content to engage an intended audience.
• Ability to update websites and social media platforms.

The University welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including, but not limited to women, persons with disabilities, visible minorities (racialized), Indigenous Peoples and persons of any gender identity and sexual orientation. York University is committed to a positive, supportive and inclusive environment.

York University offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment processes. If you are contacted by York University regarding a job opportunity or testing, please advise if you require accommodation.

We are committed to enhancing our environmentally and socially responsible practices for the benefit of all members of the York community. Our long term perspective recognizes our responsibility to be innovators and to continually work as a community to reduce our ecological impact.

York University employees must apply to jobs through the Employee Career Portal - YU Hire. If you are a current York University employee and/or are using your rights under a collective agreement to view and/or apply to jobs, you MUST log into YU Hire to access the York University Employee Career Portal.

PLEASE NOTE: This job posting is for an existing vacancy. Applications must be received by 11:55 pm EST on the posted deadline date, if applicable. Posting deadlines can be updated, or modified, at any time based on hiring needs. Please refer to the York U Career Portal when confirming posting deadlines.