MANAGER COMMUNICATIONS AND MARKETING

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

Job summary

Mount Saint Vincent University seeks a Manager for Communications and Marketing. This role involves leading strategies for student recruitment and brand management while ensuring communications are accessible and inclusive. The ideal candidate will possess strong interpersonal skills, project management experience, and proficiency in various marketing tools.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of related work experience in marketing and communications.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and social media platforms.
• Experience in managing projects and staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead communications and marketing strategies for the university.
• Ensure accessible print and digital communication.
• Develop storytelling and creative assets to build awareness.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Social media

Creative thinking

Writing

Editing

Budget management

Education

Undergraduate degree in public relations, communications or marketing

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft Office

Google Analytics

Job description

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A leader in online and experiential learning, Mount Saint Vincent University takes a personalized approach to education to nurture socially responsible global citizens. With equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility at the fore, MSVU has been challenging the status quo since its founding over 150 years ago (1873) and today prioritizes access and impact for all underserved groups. MSVU has been nationally recognized for having one of the lowest student-to-professor ratios across its programs in Arts, Science, Education and Professional Studies; for providing students early access to valuable research opportunities; for its legacy in the advancement of women; and for facilitating critical advancements in food security, healthy aging, literacy, nutrition, childhood development and more. MSVU is located in Mi’kma’ki, the unceded and ancestral territory of the Mi’kmaq People. msvu.ca

Mount Saint Vincent University is strongly committed to fostering diversity and inclusion within our community and encourages 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 the diversification of our campus.Candidates who identify as being from any of 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.

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Director, Communications and Marketing, the Manager, Communications and Marketing provides strategic advice to build and protect the reputation and brand of Mount Saint Vincent University. The role leads a number of communications and marketing strategies, including the annual student recruitment marketing strategy, digital strategy (website and social media), and brand strategy, as well as provides storytelling and creative asset oversight and developmentwith the purpose of assisting the University in sharing information; building awareness, understanding and support for University initiatives; and recruiting and retaining students, faculty and staff. This role is also responsible for ensuring print and digital communication is accessible, and that an EDIA lens is applied across all channels and platforms. The responsibilities of this position are deadline-driven and the work is complex, given the range of internal and external stakeholders, competitive recruitment environment and quickly changing nature of the primary target audience (students), and shifts in communications and marketing approaches and trends.

About You

As the ideal candidate, you have an undergraduate degree in public relations, communications or marketing and a minimum of five years of related work experience in marketing, communications, social media, and project management and measurement.You have superior interpersonal and communications skills.

You are a creative and motivated team player and leader and independent thinker, with an interest and experience in marketing, online communications and social media. You have strong writing, editing and project management skills, including experience in budget management and measurement against objectives. You have a proven ability to build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders and expertise in working with agency partners to achieve results. You also have experience in managing projects and staff as this role has a direct report.

The ideal candidate has demonstrated proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop), Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Publisher, PDF), and social media. Previous experience with website content management systems, Google Analytics, social media measurement and key performance indicators reporting is considered an asset.

You are comfortable managing multiple requests and collaborating with clients and stakeholders to develop solutions.You are committed to continuous improvement, are results-oriented and always anticipate what’s next.

Salary : $69,647 per annum [Step Progression : $69,647 to $84,736]

Start Date : ASAP

Application Process

• If you require an accommodation at any time during the application process, please let us know. Applications should include a cover letter and resume.To apply for this position, go to www.msvu.ca / careers and follow the online application system. This competition closes on July 25, 2025.

Seniority level

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Job function

Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing / Editing

Higher Education

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