Communications & Events Coordinator

KPU offers all learners opportunities to achieve success in a diverse range of programs that blend theory and practice, critical understanding, and social and ethical awareness necessary for good citizenship and rewarding careers. KPU strives to implement initiatives that will attract, support, engage, and retain KPU’s people and create an environment where all employees see themselves as contributing to student learning.

The Communications & Events Coordinator is responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive department/faculty communications plans for the department/faculty at KPU to enhance the profile of KPU with increased visibility, branding, promotions and community relations to support recruitment, admissions, retention, and global and/or local engagement activities. The coordinator creates content for print and digital advertisements, email department/faculty communications, internal and external newsletters, event guides and programs, and KPU marketing pieces. The Coordinator plans and executes the strategic department/faculty communications plan and oversees department/faculty communications. The Coordinator liaises with university administration, faculty, staff, students, and community partners to build effective relationships that enable KPU to optimize student recruitment, retention, and conversion, promote and enhance student life, increase engagement, and bring brand awareness of KPU to both local and audiences.

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing or a relevant discipline, plus at least three years’ experience in marketing, communications and office administration, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Administrative experience considered an asset.

• Exceptional written and oral communication skills in English. Proven ability to communicate effectively with a diverse population.
• Strong writing, proofreading and editing skills.
• Demonstrated experience with planning and coordinating events in an institutional or corporate environment.
• Strong creative and critical thinking skills as well as proven problem-solving skills.
• Comprehensive knowledge and proven administrative experience.
• Demonstrated experience managing workflows; developing and deploying communications and compiling analytics and reports.
• Outstanding interpersonal communications skills and ability to develop positive public relations.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and manage budgets.
• Strong organizational and research skills, the ability to work as part of an integrated team and the ability to work independently.
• Ability to anticipate project needs, discern work priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise a high level of initiative and responsibility, work independently and establish own priorities to meet deadlines.
• Experience with student information systems such as BANNER and reporting software such as FAST an asset.
• Strong intercultural communication skills and experience interacting with people of various ages, backgrounds, cultures and languages with a high level of professionalism, cultural awareness, and diplomacy.
• Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately.
• Excellent customer service ethic and high expectations for quality.
• Top level skills entering or importing data into computer programs.
• A minimum of 50 wpm with a high degree of accuracy is required
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access), Drupal (website content management system), mail merges, email, and web searches, as well as experience with Adobe Creative Suite or other graphic design, photo editing, and videography program
• Must be able to work flexible hours, evenings and weekends as needed.
• Travel to different working locations may be required.

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*Salary Information

Annual salary increases are based on hours worked and anniversary dates

Why Join KPU?

• Recognized as one of B.C.'s Top Employers
• KPU is committed to actively fostering an equitable and inclusive working environment
• Hybrid environment, flexible work around core hours
• Defined Benefit Pension Plan – Municipal Pension Plan
• Extended Medical, Dental, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, Optional Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Emergency Travel Assistance, Employee and Family Assistance Program, Teledoc
• Maternity and parental leave top-up
• Generous vacation package
• Campus work environment, outdoor sitting areas and nearby walking trails
• Campus athletic and fitness centers with a variety of instructor-led classes
• Tuition waiver program – eligible to waive tuition costs of courses at KPU equivalent to 3 credits per semester
• Inhouse training and development
• Networking and social events such as KPU Day, Holiday Social etc.
• Intercampus shuttle
• Access to automotive, horticulture, brewery and other programs’ services
• Clubs: Jeopardy, E-sports, Ted Talks etc.
• Library and Bookstore (discounts)
  **Benefits may vary if the position is temporary or part-time**

Please note:As per the KPU-BCGEU Collective Agreement, qualified internal applicants within the BCGEU bargaining unit are given first consideration in filling this position.Internal applicants must apply by11:59pm on the internal closing date in order to beconsidered as an internal applicant.Internal applications received after the closing date will be considered as an external applicant.

We at KPU understand that experiences and qualifications may look differently for everyone and, if this job description is of interest to you, we encourage you to apply.

Note to Applicants:

Kwantlen Polytechnic University welcomes and encourages applications from equity deserving groups and diverse experiences including, but not limited to, Indigenous people, racialized people, people with disabilities, and members of the 2S/LGBTQIA+ community.

If there are any barriers that you are experiencing or an accommodation that we can provide to support you through the application process, please reach out to us athumanresources@kpu.ca.

We thank all applicants for their interest in employment with KPU. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Kwantlen Polytechnic University is committed to protecting the safety and welfare of employees, students, and the general public, and upholding the reputation and integrity of the University. For this reason, final applicants will be asked to undergo a background check.