- Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
- On-site
- Temporary · Senior
- CA$80K–CA$100K per year
- 4–6 years
The Senior Communications Specialist is a senior role responsible for leading complex or specialized communications initiatives within an embedded faculty communications team, applying advanced communications expertise to plan, develop, implement and evaluate communications strategies, messaging and content aligned with institutional priorities.
Compensation
Hiring Range: $80,248.28 - $100,310.35
Responsibilities
- Leads complex or specialized communications initiatives supporting faculty priorities, including research, academic programs, student recruitment, advancement and reputation-building.
- Develops strategic messaging, communications plans and content that translate complex academic, research and institutional priorities into clear, audience-focused communications.
- Provides specialized communications advice to faculty leaders, researchers, academic departments and subject-matter experts on communications planning, messaging and stakeholder engagement.
- Coordinates communications across faculty stakeholders and central communications partners to support integrated delivery and alignment with institutional priorities and communications standards.
- Evaluates communications opportunities, stakeholder considerations and communications performance to strengthen faculty communications and support continuous improvement
Requirements
- Undergraduate degree or post-secondary diploma in communications, public relations, journalism, English, marketing or a related field