Associate Vice-President, Marketing and Communications

Job title:

Associate Vice-President, Marketing and Communications

Company

Mount Royal University

Job description

Job TitleAssociate Vice-President, Marketing and CommunicationsJob TypePermanentUnionManagementPosition ClassificationMAVP Associate Vice-PresidentSalary GradeFT or PTFull-timeHybrid WorkThis position is eligiblePosition End Date (if applicable)LocationMRU Main Campus – Calgary, AB T3E 6K6 CA (Primary)About this PositionAbout the Department of Marketing and CommunicationsAs part of The Office of University Advancement, Marketing and Communications integrates expertise, efforts and experience to help Mount Royal University meet its institutional goals. Marketing and Communications also collaborates with resources on and off campus to provide the best possible support to foster Mount Royal’s reputation and image as a premier Canadian undergraduate institution.About the RoleMount Royal University is embarking on a and community engagement is the strategic area of focus for the division of University Advancement. The Marketing and Communications team is vital to this institutional direction and divisional focus.Marketing and Communications shares our MRU story across all communications platforms, and employs thoughtful marketing campaigns that evoke a deep understanding of who we are. We both protect and amplify our brand. In all our work, we welcome the community to join us, and we demonstrate our pride in being a part of the broader community, within Calgary and beyond.We need a creative, thoughtful and strategic Associate Vice-President (AVP) to lead a centralized and integrated team of highly skilled marketing and communications professionals. This self-motivated leader will inspire and elevate the Marketing and Communications team, working across the division and throughout the University to tell our story and amplify MRU’s strategic plan, Vision 2030: Opening Minds and Changing Lives, in a way that is both cohesive and accessible.MRU is on the cusp of exciting changes. The AVP will champion MRU’s brand story and strengthen it in new and creative ways. MRU is engaged with many audiences, including current and prospective students, current and prospective faculty and staff, donors, alumni, government, community organizations and other friends of the University. In our work, we consider all audiences, with messages that resonate.Recognizing the complexities of a university, and that our institutional strength comes from the good work of many, this leader will be both a functional expert in marketing and communications best practices, and a strong collaborator who welcomes and values many voices.The AVP will collaborate with division leaders in development, alumni relations and government relations to develop cross-functional teams that drive community engagement, and support our fundraising, alumni affinity and government partnerships. The AVP will work closely with the President’s Office, the Chancellor and the Registrar to elevate Convocation and other University ceremonies. Across the University, the AVP will connect with academic and department leaders to discern and distill marketing and communications priorities.The AVP will assess current practices, review projects and identify new initiatives that most efficiently and effectively connect audiences to MRU. The AVP will join the division’s leadership team in our external relations work, actively participating in Calgary events and brokering community partnerships.We welcome diversely-skilled applicants: leaders trained in the art and science of marketing and communications, as well as leaders who can demonstrate transferability of professional expertise from other sectors. If you can successfully lead us in our new direction, we want to meet you.Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field
• 15 years of increasingly responsible marketing, communications, public relations, or similar transferable experience
• Exceptional judgment and problem solving skills
• Proven experience working successfully within a complex and highly collaborative environment
• Expertise in motivating a high functioning team
• High energy, with a comfort juggling many competing priorities
• Extensive and practical experience leading a team in issues management and crisis communications
• Preference given to individuals with professional experience in post-secondary education

Closing Date: February 14, 2025A resume and cover letter should be submitted in one .pdf document. Please title your .pdf document as follows: [Last Name], [Requisition Number], [Document Title].pdf (ex. Smith, 999999, CV.pdf).We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, however, Canadian citizens, permanent residents and others currently legally authorized to work in Canada will be given priority. Please note only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. After the close date, you can check on the status of your application through your Career Centre. New career opportunities arise frequently and are posted as they become available. Please check back often to view our latest postings on our Career Opportunities page.If you require accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please notify and we will work together on your accommodation request.About MRUFounded in 1910 and located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, Mount Royal University grew into a vibrant college in the 1930s and became a mid-sized university in 2009. A student-focused undergraduate university built on teaching excellence, Mount Royal University is known for our top-calibre programs, high-quality teaching and learning experience, robust delivery of liberal education, scholarly teaching, experiential learning and undergraduate research. Currently, more than 15,000 credit students choose from 14 bachelor degrees and 38 majors. Learn more at .Mount Royal University is situated on an ancient and storied land that is steeped in ceremony and history that, until recently, was occupied exclusively by people indigenous to this place. With gratitude and reciprocity, Mount Royal acknowledges the relationships to the land and all beings, and the songs, stories and teachings of the Siksika Nation, the Piikani Nation, the Kainai Nation, the Îethka Stoney Nakoda Nation (consisting of the Chiniki, Bearspaw and Goodstoney Nations), the people of the Tsuut’ina Nation, and the Métis. Learn more about .Mount Royal University is committed to removing barriers and fostering the inclusion of voices that have been historically underrepresented or discouraged in our society. In support of our belief that diversity in our faculty and staff enriches the work, learning and research experiences for the entire campus community, we strongly encourage members of the designated groups (women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and diverse sexual orientation and gender identities) to apply and self-identify.What We OfferTalented and committed employees are the driving force behind student success. We strive to be an employer of choice among Canadian post-secondary institutions. At MRU, we recognize that people are a combination of many intersecting identities; we work to cultivate an environment that welcomes the whole person, and harnesses the strength that is available in our diversity, creating a rich and inclusive workplace.Investing in the learning and development of our employees benefits the individual and the University. A variety of services, resources and programs encourage a healthy, productive workplace. MRU offers a competitive total compensation package including learning/training paid by employer, paid vacation, winter holiday closure, personal days and a free membership in our fully equipped recreation centre. Positions over six months may also be eligible for health and dental benefits, pension, health and personal spending accounts, and disability benefits.Our campus offers the convenience of a full medical clinic, dentist and pharmacy, as well as a variety of wellness services such as physiotherapists and massage therapists. Campus Recreation offers many activities, including personal training, fitness classes, climbing, aquatics, sports, tournaments and certifications for students, employees and the public.

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Calgary, AB

Job date

Wed, 29 Jan 2025 01:40:37 GMT

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