Advancement Marketing and Digital Communications Officer

**Department**: Digital Engagement and Marketing

This position is represented by the agreement between the Professional Staff Association and the University of Guelph

• *General Purpose**

In our work, we advance the mission of the University of Guelph by building lifelong relationships with our community: alumni, donors, and friends. Our vision is for the University of Guelph to be personally relevant in the lives of our community members. Through these relationships, we amplify the impact of philanthropy to create unique solutions for the challenges facing our world. As a member of this campus-wide team, the Advancement Marketing And Digital Communications Officer epitomizes the department’s shared values of respect, empowerment, integrity, appreciation, and forward focus.

• *Duties and Responsibilites**
• *Requirements**:
• Undergraduate degree in marketing, business, or related field.
• Experience in a university setting and advancement communications initiatives is an asset.
• Experience creating and executing a digital content strategy in support of alumni and donor engagement.
• Experience in delivering high-quality, engaging, creative, brand-appropriate communications initiatives.
• Experience with Blackbaud CRM and constituent data in marketing campaigns.
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, Drupal, graphic design, and web-publishing.
• Experience with writing, editing, proof-reading, and adherence to brand standards, style, voice and tone.
• Knowledge of video production.
• Resilient under pressure and tight deadlines.
• Proven multi-tasking abilities.
• Outstanding leadership and organization skills.
• Exemplary interpersonal and analytical abilities.
• Critical thinking, problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
• Confidently manages stressful situations.

NOTE: The University has adopted a policy relative to flexible work arrangements. This appointment is regularly performed on campus but is eligible for a flexible work arrangement under the terms of this policy.

• *Why choose the University of Guelph**
• Comprehensive Extended Health Care Benefits: Immediate enrollment in extended health to cover yourself and your family
• Time off: Strong vacation allocation, floater days, and paid time off during the December closure to ensure that you are at your best
• Wellness: In addition to extensive wellness programming, the University offers a yearly flexible spending credit that can be allocated to any of the following: Health Spending, Wellness or Professional Development
• Learning & Development: Learning and development curriculum and other professional growth opportunities
• On-campus Activities: Discounts on food and apparel, fitness programming, access to networking events and team building opportunities
• Improve Life: Work that directly impacts a brighter future by turning knowledge into action

Employee Type: Regular

Position Number: 10391014

Classification: P&M FT- Band 03

Professional/Managerial Salary Bands

Posting Date: 02/18/2025

Closing Date: 03/11/2025