Research Events and Communications Coordinator

York University; Toronto; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

York University seeks a Research Events and Communications Coordinator to manage conferences and support research dissemination efforts. The role requires event coordination and marketing skills, along with a Community College Diploma in Business Administration or equivalent experience. A strong commitment to supporting academic activities in a research environment is essential.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits

Access to educational and recreational facilities

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years recent experience in event coordination and marketing.
• Experience with financial forms, desktop publishing software required.
• Preferred experience in a research-focused university setting.

Responsibilities

• Organize and coordinate academic conferences and events.
• Provide administrative support for exchanges and partnerships.
• Act as the primary contact for official visitors.

Skills

Event Coordination

Event Marketing

Research Dissemination

Education

Community College Diploma in Business Administration

Tools

InDesign

Photoshop

Illustrator

Job description

Research Events and Communications Coordinator

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York University is a leading international teaching and research university committed to positive change. With a diverse and welcoming community, we prepare our students for their careers and personal success, aiming to make a positive impact on communities, the planet, and the future.

Under the direction of the Director, External Relations and Communications, the incumbent will organize and coordinate academic conferences and events for the research office and faculty. The role includes providing administrative support for exchanges and partnerships, acting as the primary contact for official visitors to the Law School, and supporting research dissemination through web, social media, video, and marketing efforts.

Qualifications:

• Education: Community College Diploma in Business Administration or related discipline, or equivalent of 2 years recent experience at York University performing similar tasks. Education equivalency is in addition to experiential requirements.

• Experience: Minimum of 2 years recent experience in event coordination, event marketing, research dissemination, and exchanges coordination. Experience with financial forms, such as Claim for Reimbursement, and desktop publishing software like InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator is required. Experience in a research-focused university setting is preferred.

For full details and to apply, visit the External Career Portal and refer to posting 112184.

We offer comprehensive benefits and access to excellent educational and recreational facilities. More information can be found at http://hr.info.yorku.ca/benefits.

Additional Information

• Employment type: Contract
• Job function: Marketing, Other, Research
• Industry: Higher Education