Job Description
ABOUT US:The Rotman School of Management is part of the University of Toronto, a global centre of research and academic excellence at the heart of Canada’s commercial and financial capital. Rotman is a catalyst for transformative learning, insights and public engagement, bringing together diverse views and initiatives around a defining purpose: to create value for business and society. We make a fundamental promise – Here’s where it changes – to our students, our partners and the broader community. Everyone at Rotman, faculty and staff, plays a role in bringing that promise to life. YOUR OPPORTUNITY:Reporting to the Executive Director, Strategic Communications, and working in close collaboration with the Executive Director, Advancement. The Associate Director, Advancement Communications is responsible for Advancement communications, including web content, social media, marketing and print materials, and e-communications; support of development activities (i.e. Annual Giving, cases for support, proposals); and administrative, budgeting and operational support to the Rotman Advancement department. The Associate Director, Advancement Communications is a strategic communications and advancement professional with a deep understanding of effective and innovative communication, marketing and business development approaches; operations, budget, research and human resource management; and the delivery of successful annual giving initiatives. Knowledge and an in- depth understanding of the priorities of the School, the Dean’s office and the Advancement Department is essential to ensure the School’s growth, impact, brand, marketing and public relations objectives are met. The Associate Director, Advancement Communications also leads cross- functional teams, working collaboratively on strategic initiatives and activities in the areas of corporate and international outreach that support the mission and interests of the School, the objectives of the Advancement department, as well as the deepening engagement of Rotman alumni and stakeholders.
Responsibilities + Skills
Education
I. EDUCATION: University degree or equivalent combination of education and experience. Journalism or communications degree an asset.
Experience
II. EXPERIENCE: Minimum 8 to 10 years experience in an advancement communications, strategic planning, communications/marketing role, preferably in a university environment in a senior portfolio. Experience developing and executing multi-faceted alumni and stakeholder relations communication strategies and plans is required.