Western University delivers an academic experience second to none.  Western challenges the best and brightest faculty, staff and students to commit to the highest global standards.  Our research excellence expands knowledge and drives discovery with real-world application.  Western attracts individuals with a broad worldview, seeking to study, influence and lead in the international community.  Since 1878, The Western Experience has combined academic excellence with life-long opportunities for intellectual, social and cultural growth in order to better serve our communities.
 
The Division of Housing and Ancillary Services is committed to providing a first-class experience in the areas of housing, hospitality services, retail services, and health services for students and their families, staff and faculties at the Western communities, while supporting the academic mission of the University and ensuring profitability and cost effectiveness of the operation.

Through an integrated effort focusing on honest, open and consistent communication, Marketing and Communications provides the leadership needed to help the Division of Housing and Ancillary Services create and maintain mutually beneficial relationships with students and other stakeholders vital to the Division's growth and development. Marketing and Communications brings marketing perspectives and strategies into the Division's decision-making and planning. It provides leadership, expertise and services that enhance the quality and effectiveness of the Division's communications projects and programs.
 
The Marketing & Communications Coordinator will develop and implement an integrated marketing and communication plan that effectively promotes the services offered by the Department of Housing, which include residence, apartments, family accommodations, and off-campus housing services, to students, staff, faculty and the community, and aligns with the strategic objectives of the University. The incumbent will implement comprehensive marketing initiatives that support the brand promotion and recruitment efforts of the various areas within the Housing operations.
 
Qualifications
Education:
-   Bachelor's Degree specializing in business, marketing, communications or public relations
-   Master's Degree is preferred

Experience:
-   5 years' experience in marketing and communications or public relations
-   Marketing Agency and digital marketing experience is preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
-   Strong project management skills and ability to execute creative and cost effective marketing and communications projects
-   Ability to maintain a number of projects simultaneously with competing timelines and priorities
-   Strategic thinking and problem solving skills; proven ability to generate workable and creative ideas, concepts and techniques
-   Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite and strong understanding of web analytics 
-   In-depth knowledge and understanding of social media platforms and how they can be deployed in different scenarios
-   Understanding of Web tools to drive recruitment and brand promotion
-   Superior demonstrated presentation and communication skills with the ability to write in both marketing and journalistic styles
-   High level of proficiency in proofreading and editing including excellent grammar and spelling
-   Strong analytic research skills and the ability to use market research information strategically to improve and enhance communications to target audiences in support of the Department and University brand
-   Results oriented; excellent organizational skills, attention to detail
-   Ability to work effectively as part of a team and on own initiative; confident, self-motivated
-   Commitment to working with shared leadership and in cross-functional teams
-   Ability to work within a flexible schedule to accommodate the University's events/activities and travel on occasion
 
Interested applicants are asked to visit: www.workingatwestern.uwo.ca to apply online to job reference 5317, by midnight on February 21^st, 2016.
 
The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Western is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.  In accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.
 
Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.  If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact Human Resources at hrhelp@uwo.ca or phone 519-661-2194.
 
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be acknowledged.