Division of Marketing and Communications

Duties:

Reporting to the Director of Alumni Affairs and Development and acting under the general direction of the Associate Director (Communications), Division of Marketing and Communications, the successful applicant will be responsible for planning and implementing strategic communications activities for the Office of Alumni Affairs and Development. Duties include developing, coordinating, implementing and evaluating communications plans; developing and implementing electronic communications including conducting a needs assessment, coordinating and maintaining new initiatives; writing, coordinating and producing alumni and development publications; coordinating  publication advertising; writing proposals/letters for fund raising; liaison for alumni and development communications issues with university faculties and schools, as well as representatives of print and electronic media; providing support to the Alumni Association and serving as recording secretary; assisting other staff members in the promotion of affinity programs as well as chapter and reunion efforts; and performing other related duties as required.

Qualifications:

Considerable experience (3-5 years) in journalism or public relations, preferably working with alumni; graduation from university with major course work in public relations or journalism; or any equivalent combination of experience and training. Experience in developing a variety of effective and innovative communications vehicles, including web sites and publications, would be an asset.  Excellent presentation, writing, editing and proofreading skills are required. Experience working in the higher education sector and in using a variety of related print and electronic media, would be definite assets.

Salary: $35,557 on the scale of $35,557 – $49,863
Closing Date: May 16, 2008
Competition Number: PRD-036-08-06-CB

To apply for this position, fully complete an Application for Non Academic Employment and attach a current resume, addressed to:

Director of Human Resources
Memorial University of Newfoundland
St. John’s, NL  A1C 5S7

For further information concerning this opportunity, or to obtain a copy of the application form, please visit us on the web at: www.mun.ca/humanres/; or contact the Recruitment Office, Department of Human Resources, Room A4039, Arts and Administration Building, Elizabeth Avenue, phone (709) 737-7403, fax (709) 737-2700, or email recruitment@mun.ca. If applying by email, please state the competition number in the subject line.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. Memorial University is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from qualified women and men, visible minorities, aboriginal people, and persons with disabilities.