Outreach, Engagement and Events Coordinator TERM

University of Toronto•Mississauga, ON

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Philosophy at the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM Philosophy) is seeking an Outreach, Engagement and Events Coordinator to support its mission of enrollment and program growth. This role involves outreach, communications, and event planning initiatives. The University of Toronto Mississauga is the second largest division of the university, with 17 academic departments and 156 programs. It serves approximately 15,000 students and over 1,000 faculty and staff, and features interdisciplinary programs and continuing education opportunities. Established in 1967, the campus is known for its award-winning architecture, community partnerships, and dynamic student environment.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications and/or philosophy
Minimum four (4) years of relevant experience in a university environment
Minimum of one (1) year of experience in outreach, communication to audiences and/or event planning, especially in relation to philosophy preferred
Demonstrated experience and proficiency with social media platforms
Experience with developing and delivering presentations and coordinating outreach initiatives
Experience with website content management and developing marketing and/or promotional materials
Experience with social media analytics and interpretation
Experience collaborating with various stakeholders to execute successful outreach, marketing strategies and events
Excellent interpersonal skills
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
Excellent time management and organization skills

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of some philosophy and philosophy programs and/or promoting such programs is an asset
Approachable
Communicator
Insightful
Organized
Self-confident

Responsibilities

Promoting, coordinating, managing, and developing content for the annual Ontario High School Ethics Bowl debate events, both at the provincial level and the national competition level.
Facilitating registration and team preparation for Ethics Bowl teams.
Developing content for the production and dissemination of outreach/communication/promotion materials.
Coordinating tasks for projects and other strategic initiatives with stakeholders.
Developing content for enrollment and program enhancement initiatives.
Drafting written materials for presentations.
Visiting high schools and doing presentations oriented toward student recruitment to the programs of UTM Philosophy.
Acting as the first point of contact for marketing/brand enquiries.
Determining the logistics required for the drafting, production and dissemination of marketing/communication materials.
Assisting with enrollment and program enhancement initiatives.
Coordinating marketing project activities with creative professionals and vendors.
Developing content for enrollment, program, marketing and/or promotional materials.
Editing content for style and tone.
Consulting with clients regarding the development of marketing and/or communication materials.