Job Description

Renison is no longer recruiting for this position at this time.

Renison University College, affiliated with the University of Waterloo, acknowledges that we live and work on the traditional territory of the Neutral, Anishinaabeg and Haudenosaunee peoples. Renison is situated on the Haldimand Tract, the land promised to the Six Nations that includes ten kilometres on either side of the Grand River. Renison invites applications for the full-time, ongoing position of Digital Design and Program Promotion Coordinator (35 hours per week; grade 14, salary range: $53,040.00 - $66,300.00).

Respected as an inclusive community that values the diversity of its faculty, staff, and students, Renison is committed to engaged education for the well-being of the world, offering degree programs reflecting social engagement through the School of Social Work, and the Social Development Studies Department; global engagement through our Culture and Language Studies Department and community engagement in our non-degree programs, including the English Language Institute, through the Centre for Continuing and Professional Education. More information about the College is available atuwaterloo.ca/renison

Objectives: As part of the Registrar’s Office, the Digital Design and Program Promotion Coordinator works in collaboration with the Registrar to provide proactive support and design for all degree program promotion initiatives with a focus on electronic and print materials. The role also aids the Registrar, other registrarial staff, and staff and faculty at Renison University College. The incumbent uses their thorough knowledge of design principles for both print and electronic materials, as well as Renison and University of Waterloo policies and practices, to perform a variety of administrative functions in support of academic programs, including degree publication editing and coordination, communication and user experience design, creation of newsletters and social media posts, website maintenance, course and program promotion and retention.Additionally, the incumbent will represent Renison in a manner consistent with the values, goals, and strategic directions of the University College.

Qualifications

Required

• University degree. Preferably in user experience design, graphic design, marketing, communications, advertising, writing. A combination of college certificates, university degrees, and experience will be considered.
• 2 years user experience design or graphic design for print and electronic promotional materials.
• 2 years designing promotional campaigns for lead capture (print, web, presentations).
• 2 years writing promotional material and drafting email communications.

Preferred:

• 1 years managing promotional campaigns that cross over various departments and stakeholders.
• 1 years administrative experience preferably gained in a university environment.
• 1 years knowledge of post-secondary policies and procedures.
• Excellent communication [written and oral], interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated excellence with user experience design or graphic design skills obtained through education and experience.
• Strong computing skills using Microsoft Office Suite and other design software, and proficiency in website structures and maintenance.
• Demonstrated ability to manage overlapping complex program promotion campaigns that include various stakeholders and competing timelines.
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team and independently with minimal supervision within a deadline-oriented, multi-tasking environment.
• Ability to work in an environment with regular interruptions and shifting priorities.

Application Instructions

Upload your application package (including, at minimum, a resume and three references) to Interfolio. The review of applications will begin on April 29, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled.

Renison University College respects, appreciates, and actively encourages diversity. As part of Renison’s commitment to equity within the College, we welcome and encourage applications from all qualified individuals with diverse experiences based on race, ethnic origin, religion, age, colour, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, ability or disability, including women, 2SLGBTQ , Indigenous Peoples, and other visible minorities. While all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. Renison is committed to accessibility for persons with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates participating in all parts of the hiring process. Please contact a member of Renison’s Human Resources department with accommodation requests. Please note that only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

References will be solicited at a later stage in the process as needed. The successful candidate will be asked for consent to have an educational and criminal records verification completed. The criminal records verification provides an indication of the existence of adult criminal convictions, for which a record suspension has not been granted, within the RCMP National Repository of Criminal Records.

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