Communications and Programs Coordinator

Staff - Non Union

Job Category: M&P - AAPS Job Profile: AAPS Salaried - Information Services, Level A Job Title: Communications and Programs Coordinator Department: Administration | Centre for Blood Research | Faculty of Medicine Compensation Range: $5,791.00 - $8,323.42 CAD Monthly

The Compensation Range is the span between the minimum and maximum base salary for a position. The midpoint of the range is approximately halfway between the minimum and the maximum and represents an employee that possesses full job knowledge, qualifications and experience for the position.

Posting End Date: March 11, 2025

Job End Date: March 18, 2026

At UBC, we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research, innovation, and learning for all faculty, staff and students. Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness, brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace, and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career.

Job Summary:

In collaboration with the Director of the Centre for Blood Research (CBR), the Communications and Programs Coordinator will manage the branding and communications and research programs for the CBR. This will be accomplished by managing, coordinating and supporting a wide variety of print, web, video, social and electronic media projects to promote the research, education, and outreach activities at the Centre.

Work Performed:

• Designs, develops, and evolves integrated communications strategies and plans for the CBR creating, executing, and evaluating a content strategy and portfolio that includes websites, social media channels, digital signage, print communications, presentations, and e-newsletters.
• Researches, writes, edits and produces content for the CBR. Content includes material for websites, social media accounts, event announcements, magazines, flyers, brochures, e-newsletters, presentations, and signage.
• Manages the development, marketing and delivery of research, training and educational programs for CBR trainees and staff. Plans, develops and oversees trainee-related activities for three annual research symposia.
• Recommends content and areas for improvement of training programs for staff, postdoctoral fellows, graduate students and undergraduate students affiliated with the CBR.
• Establishes partnerships with other related centres, departments, and organizations to organize new and collaborative research, training, education and outreach activities.
• Coordinates with the CBR Knowledge Translation Committee writers and editors to produce content for the CBR blog and magazine.
• Regularly reviews website content and design for effectiveness, quality, accuracy, consistency, and timeliness.
• Identifies opportunities to profile the expertise and unique aspects of the CBR and its members to enhance brand reputation.
• Assists with set-up of CBR seminars and events and takes photos at small CBR events and other activities.
• Carries out any other related duties as necessary.

Minimum Qualifications:

Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline. Minimum two years of related experience, or the equivalent combination of education and experience.

- Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one’s own

- Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one’s own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion

Preferred Qualifications:

A university degree in a relevant discipline such as communications, marketing, journalism, media/public relations, or a life science degree with coursework in communications-related areas is preferred. Experience in or understanding of life science research is an asset. Excellent traditional writing and grammatical skills including proven ability to write for the web, social media, brochures, and other communications channels and to adjust writing style for different audiences. Ability to engage and motivate students is a must. Ideal but not necessary, experience in marketing or fundraising. Experience in event planning and workshop facilitation.

Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.