Manager Communications And Marketing

Mount Saint Vincent University; Halifax; On-site; CAD 69,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Halifax is seeking a Manager, Communications and Marketing. The ideal candidate will oversee strategies to enhance the university's reputation and brand, focusing on student recruitment and digital presence. Applicants should possess an undergraduate degree related to the field and have a minimum of five years of relevant experience. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and values diversity within its community.

Qualifications

• At least five years of related experience in marketing communications.
• Strong writing, editing, project management, and budget skills.
• Proven ability to build stakeholder relationships.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic advice to build and protect the university's reputation.
• Oversee various strategies including student recruitment and digital presence.
• Manage deadlines and navigate complex stakeholder environments.

Skills

Collaboration

Digital Strategy

Graphic Design

Social Media Management

Communication & Storytelling

Creative Asset Oversight

Education

Undergraduate degree in public relations, communications, or marketing

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop)

Microsoft Office

Google Analytics

Job description

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The Opportunity

Mount Saint Vincent University is committed to fostering diversity and inclusion within our community. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates, including women, persons of any sexual orientations and gender identities and/or expressions, Indigenous persons, African Canadians, other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, and other groups that would contribute to campus diversification. Candidates from these groups are encouraged to voluntarily self-identify in their application materials. All qualified candidates are welcome to apply; however, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.

The Office of University Relations at Mount Saint Vincent University invites applications for the position of Manager, Communications and Marketing.

What you'll do

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Director of Communications and Marketing, the Manager provides strategic advice to build and protect the university's reputation and brand. The role oversees various strategies including student recruitment, digital presence (website and social media), and brand development. It involves storytelling, creative asset development, and ensuring communications are accessible and inclusive, applying an EDIA lens across all channels. The position requires managing deadlines and navigating complex stakeholder environments, with a focus on current trends and target audience shifts.

What you'll need

Qualifications

An undergraduate degree in public relations, communications, or marketing, along with at least five years of related experience in marketing communications, social media, and project management. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are essential.

The ideal candidate is creative, motivated, a team leader, and an independent thinker with experience in online marketing and social media. Strong writing, editing, project management, and budget skills are required. Proven ability to build stakeholder relationships and work with agency partners is important. Experience managing projects and staff is necessary, as the role includes direct supervision.

Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop), Microsoft Office, and social media platforms is expected. Experience with website content management systems, Google Analytics, and KPI reporting is a plus.

You should be adept at managing multiple requests, collaborating with stakeholders, and committed to continuous improvement and results orientation.

Classification : Full-Time MPA Level 5 Position

Salary : $69,647 per annum, with step progression to $84,736

Start Date : ASAP

Application Process

If accommodations are needed during the application process, please let us know. Applications should include a cover letter and resume. The closing date for applications is July 23, 2025.

We are looking for

Core Skills

Collaboration, Digital Strategy, Graphic Design, Team Leadership, Social Media Management, Marketing Campaign Development, Communication & Storytelling, Creative Asset Oversight

Learn more about us

Mount Saint Vincent University

A leader in online and experiential learning, MSVU takes a personalized approach to education, emphasizing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. Since its founding in 1873, MSVU has challenged the status quo, focusing on access and impact for underserved groups. Recognized nationally for low student-to-professor ratios, early research opportunities, and contributions to women’s advancement, MSVU is located in Mikmaki, the unceded territory of the Mikmaq People.

Required Experience :

Manager

Key Skills

Internal Control, Accounting and Auditing, Accounts Handling, General Services, Elevator, Brand

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1