Competition #21-11-AU:
Acadia seeks a Digital Communications Coordinator in the Office of Advancement to fill an 18-month term contract to deliver creative and tactical planning, implementation, project management and evaluation of integrated digital communications strategies, plans and initiatives to support the Office of Advancement's goals.

The incumbent will be responsible for developing a digital content strategy, ensuring the creation of compelling content, accuracy and a dynamic user experience while managing the day-to-day web content creation and maintenance.

In addition, the incumbent will manage social media planning and execution in partnership with Advancement colleagues and partners to integrate and leverage content across a range of online channels.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• We are seeking a candidate who has experience in writing, editing and developing creative digital and print communications for multiple audiences along with strong knowledge of social media trends and platforms, analytics and current/emerging technology.
• Completion of a recognized post-secondary program in communications, marketing, journalism, media studies or public relations is required.
• Applicants must be highly proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications, Adobe Creative Suite, and with content management systems (Contao/Word Press).
• The role will require someone who has strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills, who is effective in their work, flexible to changing demands and works collaboratively, fostering teamwork.
• Experience working with alumni/donors or membership-based audiences using an e-mail marketing platform such as Constant Contact will be considered an asset.

THE REWARDS: Acadia offers a comprehensive benefit package and a salary rate of $42,000 - $44,000 per annum. To see more information on why Acadia is an employer of choice, please visit our website at: https://hr.acadiau.ca.

TO APPLY: To apply for this opportunity, click on the "Apply Now" button and upload your cover letter, resume, and professional references. For further information or to request a detailed job description, please contact Jennifer Veinot at [email protected]. Consideration of applications will begin on April 21, 2021.

Please be advised that only those invited for an interview will be contacted. The University reserves the right not to fill this position. A six-month eligibility list may be established from this competition to fill future vacancies for identical positions.

The University invites applications from all qualified individuals; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Acadia University is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from Aboriginal people, African Nova Scotians, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women, and persons of any minority sexual orientation or gender identity. Consistent with the principles of employment equity, the primary criterion for appointment to a position is qualifications and professional excellence. Candidates who identify as a member of one of the afore-mentioned groups, and who wish to have the application considered as such, are invited to submit the online Employment Equity Voluntary Self-Identification Form as part of their application package.

The university will provide support in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities, including accommodation that takes into account an applicant's accessibility needs. If you require accommodation because of a disability or for any other reason during the interview process, please contact [email protected].