Competition #22-60-AU:

At Acadia, we recognize that the future is in our people. We inspire students to become the best version of themselves, not just as students, but as human beings.

In your role, you'll be challenged to take on work that upholds and pushes Acadia forward. You'll develop as a person and leader in your field, all while helping students realize an educational experience like nowhere else. Generating awareness and engagement is key to that effort. That's where you come in.

As the Brand & Marketing Manager you'll be joining a growing team of individuals committed to redefining how we share the Acadia story. You will have the opportunity to shape and execute the marketing strategy that strengthens the Acadia brand, while building strong relationships with our students, faculty and staff.

If you crave meaningful work and embrace change, come grow with us.

In the role of Acadia's Brand & Marketing Manager - you will lead, plan, and execute the coordinated implementation of Acadia's marketing and student communications strategy to increase Acadia's profile and reputation. You will do so, through a comprehensive and wide range of activities such as web, digital and social media, email, direct mail, etc. You will collaborate with the Enrolment Management team, while leading a team of marketing and communication officers, and multi-media graphic and content producers. You will advocate for current and prospective students across the organization and work closely with cross-functional teams; University Communications, the academic and research community, faculty, staff, and students, as well as lead our Agency partners.

The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the establishment of campus-wide brand consistency through proactive and continuous brand management. This includes providing ongoing education and guidance of optimal brand and marketing use for the broader campus community.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Excellent organizational and planning skills with the ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision but can also work effectively with others collaborating within a team environment.
• Demonstrated experience in developing, implementing, and evaluating marketing communication campaigns, and brand development initiatives.
• Strong project management skills with a successful track record in managing a variety of creative, persuasive, and cost-effective projects.
• Experience in managing a budget.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines and budgets.
• Strong interpersonal skills; ability to work well with others across multiple departments; ability to resolve conflict.
• Superior oral and written communication skills, including well-developed presentation/public speaking skills and abilities.
• Applicants must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications and comfortable working in a technology supported environment. Experience with graphic design and video software programs would be an asset.

THE REWARDS: Acadia offers a comprehensive benefit package in addition to a starting salary to commensurate with qualifications and experience in the range of $59,709 - $71,303 (AUPAT level 6). This is a hybrid work opportunity (flexible work model that supports a blend of in-office and remote work). Our total compensation package includes a defined benefit pension plan, health and dental plans, a health spending account, an employee and family assistance program, tuition discount for employees and their dependents, free gym facility membership, 4 weeks vacation increasing with years of service, university paid holidays including winter break closure.

Acadia University, located in Mi'kma'ki, the ancestral territory of the Mi'kmaq nation, is one of Canada's leading primarily undergraduate institutions. For over 180 years, Acadia has been providing students with a learning environment that ensures they have every opportunity to succeed in life. Our graduates emerge with the tools required to be global citizens and community leaders. Acadia's faculty and staff are key to our institutional success and share a commitment to provide our students with a high quality post-secondary education. As a staff member, you will be part of this transformational educational experience where innovation is encouraged, and your ideas are welcomed.

Acadia University is located only one hour from the city of Halifax in Nova Scotia's beautiful Annapolis Valley in the Town of Wolfville. Wolfville offers residents an affordable lifestyle, outstanding recreational opportunities, internationally acclaimed restaurants, a healthy economy, and the best weather in the Atlantic provinces. The Town of Wolfville is one of the fastest-growing communities in Nova Scotia where people find the perfect mix of small-town livability and urban energy. It's a place that people love to live, and those who do not live here love to visit.

To see more information on why Acadia is an employer of choice, please visit our website at www.hr.acadiau.ca.

TO APPLY: To apply for this opportunity, click on the "Apply Now" button and upload your cover letter and resume. For further information or to request a detailed job description, please contact Keilani Tupper at [email protected].

Consideration of applications will begin on November 24, 2022.

Acadia University acknowledges that we are in Mi'kma'ki, the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi'kmaq. This territory is covered by the "Treaties of Peace and Friendship" which the Mi'kmaq, Wəlastəkwiyik (Maliseet), and Passamaquoddy Peoples first signed with the British Crown in 1726. The treaties did not deal with surrender of lands and resources but in fact recognized Mi'kmaq and Wəlastəkwiyik (Maliseet) title and established the rules for what was to be an ongoing relationship between nations. Acknowledging the land that we are on, means that we are working towards decolonization across campus.

Acadia University is strongly committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from racialized persons / persons of colour, Black and African Nova Scotians, women, Indigenous / Aboriginal People of North America, persons living with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ community members, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

As part of your application, you will be invited to complete a brief Employment Equity Voluntary Self-Identification Form. This form is voluntary.

The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact [email protected].

Please be advised that only those invited for an interview will be contacted. The University reserves the right not to fill this position. A six-month eligibility list may be established from this competition to fill future vacancies for identical positions. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.