Marketing and Communications Assistant (Casual)

The University of Lethbridge; Lethbridge; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Lethbridge is seeking a Marketing and Communications Assistant to enhance outreach and engagement efforts for the Dhillon School of Business. The role involves creating compelling content, managing digital marketing, and supporting brand development through various media. This casual position offers a hybrid work environment, combining remote work with on-site requirements, and is ideal for students in relevant fields.

Qualifications

• Excellent writing and editing skills.
• Foundational understanding of video production.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Write engaging content for blogs and marketing materials.
• Plan and create social media posts.
• Take video testimonials for advertising.

Skills

Writing

Editing

Content Creation

Digital Marketing

Creativity

Technical Proficiency

Collaboration

Time Management

Education

Currently enrolled in a post-secondary program in marketing, communications or related field

Completed at least two years of undergraduate post-secondary study

Tools

Canva

Adobe Creative Suite

Buffer

Job description

Posting Details

Position Information

Job Title Marketing and Communications Assistant (Casual) About the University

It’s your time to shine!

Work where the world comes to create, discover and learn.

We are one of Canada’s top universities and leading research institutions. With more than 8,000 undergraduate and graduate students, two campuses (Lethbridge and Calgary), seven faculties and schools, and more than 2,500 employees, ULethbridge is Lethbridge’s second largest employer. Faculty and staff come together to contribute, each in their own way, to establishing ULethbridge as Canada’s destination university. In 2022, Lethbridge was recognized as one of Canada’s top small cities.

Position Details

The Dhillon School of Business Marketing and Communications team is inviting qualified applicants to apply to the 35-hour a week, 6-week, casual Marketing and Communications Assistant position.

This position will support the Dhillon School of Business’ outreach and engagement efforts by creating compelling content across various platforms. They will contribute to storytelling initiatives, assist with digital marketing and help enhance the school’s brand through written, visual and multimedia content. This role requires excellent writing and communication skills, problem solving, creativity, attention to detail, proficiency in content creation, technical digital skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team. This position is a hybrid position. The successful candidate may work remotely but some work required on-site.

Registered Co-op students must notify the Co-op program if they are the successful candidate.

Key Responsibilities

• Content marketing- Write engaging content and collect info and updates for stories, blogs, printed materials, web and other marketing/comms initiatives.
• Video- Take video, including testimonials of stakeholders for advertising use.
• Digital- Plan and create social media posts that engage stakeholders, create and updated content for web pages.
  
  

Salary

$21.44 per hour.

Dhillon School of Business

The Dhillon School of Business is AACSB accredited and values both teaching and research excellence. We maintain close ties with the community through our experiential programs. Students can concentrate their undergraduate studies in a wide range of certificates, diplomas, degree majors and combined degrees. There are approximately 50 full-time faculty and 1800 undergraduates located on our Lethbridge and Calgary campuses, as well as graduate programming in the areas of management practice, health services management, management research, and business analytics. Dhillon supports cross-disciplinary research and encourages faculty to work with students in thesis and course-based graduate programs. Active international exchange programs are in place for both students and faculty. Please visit our website at http://www.uleth.ca/dhillon for more information, including our strategic plan at https://www.ulethbridge.ca/dhillon/about-school.

Application Process

To apply for the position, please provide a cover letter, résumé, and the names of three references who can speak to your technical qualifications and inter-personal skills.

Reviews will begin April 25, 2025 and will continue until the position is filled. The University reserves the right to not fill the position if the Search Committee is unable to identify a qualified candidate by May 31, 2025.

Position Qualifications

• You must be currently enrolled in a post-secondary program, in marketing, communications or a related field.
• You must have completed at least two years of undergraduate post-secondary study with satisfactory academic performance, or be in a graduate (Master’s or Ph.D.) program.
• You should have strong writing and editing skills, as well as experience with content creation such as writing blogs, creating engaging social media posts or other marketing materials.
• A foundational understanding of video production such as basic skills in shooting and editing video, including capturing testimonials.
• Attention to detail, being able to proofread and ensure content accuracy.
• Creativity and the ability to generate fresh ideas for storytelling and engagement.
• Time management skills including being able to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Excellent collaboration and interpersonal communication skills to work with different teams and stakeholders effectively.
• Technical proficiency in tools like Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, and social media schedulers like Buffer.
• Understanding of web content management, the Drupal platform and basic SEO principles an asset.
  
  

Starting Salary Range (at 1.0 FTE) Hiring Range indicated in Position Details Full Salary Range (at 1.0 FTE) Campus Lethbridge Employment Group AUPE Position Category Other

Posting Detail Information

Open Date 04/03/2025 Close Date 05/31/2025 Open Until Filled Desired Start Date 06/02/2025 Position End Date (if temporary) 07/13/2025 Special Instructions to Applicants Employment Equity

The University of Lethbridge invites applications from all qualified candidates; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given preference.

The University of Lethbridge is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, including through all aspects of the hiring process. If you require support during the hiring process, please contact Human Resources at [e-mail] so that accommodations can be put in place to support you. All private information received in relation to your request for support will be kept confidential, only information required to facilitate the accommodation will be shared with the selection committee.

Supplemental Questions

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Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
  
  

Optional Documents

• Additional Documents