Associate Director, Advancement Communications

Date Posted: 05/05/2025
Req ID:42797
Faculty/Division: School of Management
Department: Joseph L. Rotman School of Management
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Description:

ABOUT US:
The Rotman School of Management is part of the University of Toronto, a global centre of research and academic excellence at the heart of Canada’s commercial and financial capital. Rotman is a catalyst for transformative learning, insights and public engagement, bringing together diverse views and initiatives around a defining purpose: to create value for business and society. We make a fundamental promise – Here’s where it changes – to our students, our partners and the broader community. Everyone at Rotman, faculty and staff, plays a role in bringing that promise to life.

YOUR OPPORTUNITY:

Reporting to the Executive Director, Strategic Communications, and working in close collaboration with the Executive Director, Advancement. The Associate Director, Advancement Communications is responsible for Advancement communications, including web content, social media, marketing and print materials, and e-communications; support of development activities (i.e. Annual Giving, cases for support, proposals); and administrative, budgeting and operational support to the Rotman Advancement department. The Associate Director, Advancement Communications is a strategic communications and advancement professional with a deep understanding of effective and innovative communication, marketing and business development approaches; operations, budget, research and human resource management; and the delivery of successful annual giving initiatives. Knowledge and an in- depth understanding of the priorities of the School, the Dean’s office and the Advancement Department is essential to ensure the School’s growth, impact, brand, marketing and public relations objectives are met. The Associate Director, Advancement Communications also leads cross- functional teams, working collaboratively on strategic initiatives and activities in the areas of corporate and international outreach that support the mission and interests of the School, the objectives of the Advancement department, as well as the deepening engagement of Rotman alumni and stakeholders.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

I. EDUCATION: University degree or equivalent combination of education and experience. Journalism or communications degree an asset.

II. EXPERIENCE: Minimum 8 to 10 years’ experience in an advancement communications, strategic planning, communications/marketing role, preferably in a university environment in a senior portfolio. Experience developing and executing multi-faceted alumni and stakeholder relations communication strategies and plans is required.

III. SKILLS: Ability to develop, motivate and manage a highly successful advancement communications team. Exceptional oral and written communications skills. Expertise in proposal writing as well as in all forms of digital communications. The position requires a high level of professionalism, independence, diplomacy, and sound business judgment. The ability to identify, assess, and mitigate risk is essential, in all operational contexts as well as in the development and dissemination of sensitive information, communications, and matters pertaining to budget and staffing. The incumbent must possess a clear understanding of business and university administration, and demonstrate resourcefulness, tact, discretion, and sensitivity to confidential matters. The ability to work collaboratively and effectively under pressure, to manage complex, evolving agendas and to adjust priorities in a dynamic environment is essential, as is a proven track record of working effectively and collaboratively with a wide variety of stakeholders at different levels of the School, University and externally. Excellent leadership, management, and interpersonal skills are required. The position also requires strong analytical, organizational, strategic decision-making, planning and problem-solving skills.

IV. OTHER: Proficiency with Microsoft Office, email and internet software; keyboarding skills; familiarity with donor management systems; knowledge of Blackboard an asset

Closing Date: 05/26/2025,11:59PM ET
Employee Group: Salaried 
Appointment Type: Budget - Continuing 
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone: PM 3 -- Hiring Zone: $91,937 - $107,259 -- Broadband Salary Range: $91,937 - $153,227
Job Category: Communication/Media/Public Relations