Manager, Alumni and Stakeholder Communications
Alumni & Development
SAIT Polytechnic is a global leader in applied education, an Alberta Top Employer
and a destination workplace for people passionate about making a difference in the
lives of students. Now is an exciting time to join SAIT. In 2016 we will launch a new
brand and celebrate 100 years of educating skilled workers in Alberta and beyond.
SAIT’s Alumni and Development department is seeking a Communications Manager
to join its award winning team. The department has an international reputation for
excellence — producing a best-in-class magazine Alumni LINK, raising $116.7
million to support the largest capital expansion in SAIT’s history, and as a key player
in SAIT’s centennial programming and celebrations. The department continually
seeks to raise the bar, to improve practices, and showcase creativity. The team is
committed to delivering an innovative, informative and pride-inducing
communications program, with a keen focus on our donors and SAIT’s 220,000+
alumni.
The successful candidate is both a strategist and a doer, someone who can clearly
see the big picture and who gets excited by trying new ideas. You have the ability to
inspire, drive and fuel creativity. Additionally you have a proven track record of
supervising creative teams and initiating successful collaborations. You also have
broad communications experience in print, digital, and in developing and executing
integrated communications plans.
In addition to managing a team, this role is a cross-functional team member within
Alumni and Development, and with the centennial and Corporate Communication
teams. As a full-time contract until June 30, 2017, the position would report to the
Associate Director of Alumni and Stakeholder Relations, and manage the following
responsibilities:
Strategist
o Aligned with SAIT’s brand, strategic plan and centennial programming, develop
and implement a comprehensive and innovative communications plan that supports
objectives and strengthens SAIT's Alumni and Stakeholder Relations program
o Oversee the distribution, and maintenance of all print collateral and electronic
content, including but not limited to, LINK and ELINK, newsletters, donor reports,
web and social media, while taking the lead on those that need special attention or
resources
o Elevate and generate content both online and in print that showcases gifts at
work, donors and alumni, and leads to measureable outcomes
o Through a variety of communication vehicles, create a unique voice for Alumni
and Development within SAIT, and test the effectiveness of communication activities
Leadership:
o Lead, inspire and roll up your sleeves with your immediate team which includes
the Editor of LINK, a digital specialist, and a rock star writer
o Lead by doing: – writing stories for LINK and online, tweeting and posting on
social media, editing and proofing for the department
o Effective, clear and timely communication with your immediate team and others –
leading by example as a strong communicator and project manager
o Give space and insight to your team to be creative and explore new opportunities,
including new ways of doing the traditional
o Maintain the resources and tools needed to execute and achieve targets, and
remove obstacles and barriers that impede plans
Collaborator
o Support, advise and champion collaboration within the department and across the
campus to facilitate and maximize effective content sharing, and appropriately
positioned and timed communications
o Work alongside the Manager of Alumni Relations and the Manager of Annual
Giving to identify and coordinate communications opportunities, strategies,
materials, and activities to reach specific audiences and achieve specific targets
o Key member of the Alumni and Development centennial working group and the
centennial communications working group
Qualifications:
Minimum of post-secondary education diploma or degree in communications,
public relations, journalism or marketing
Minimum of 5 years’ of progressively senior experience developing and
implementing strategic communications plans, including a minimum of 3 years at a
management level leading a team
Experience in complex organizations where you work on multiple projects
concurrently
High-energy, maturity, and leadership with the ability to position communications
discussions at both the strategic and tactical levels
Track record of implementing new initiatives, while fostering the ongoing
creativity and enhancements of annual programming
Diverse background in various communication mediums – print, web, social
media. Your resume or samples should show evidence of progressive thinking, ideas
and successful projects that you were a part of
Excellent writing, editing, storytelling and verbal communications skills – you
would be sad if writing wasn’t a part of this position
Solid working knowledge of design software (Adobe Creative Suite) would be an
asset
Online content management experience with a solid working knowledge of
popular Content Management System software would be an asset
Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered
Why Work at SAIT:
Enjoy a stimulating work environment, a beautiful campus overlooking downtown
Calgary and a great benefits package including: comprehensive health and dental
coverage, a defined benefit pension plan, professional development programs,
generous paid time off, free access to our Wellness Centre, transit subsidies and
more.
To Apply:
Please continue with the online application process through the SAIT careers
website or Workopolis.com. Online applications are strongly preferred.
Closing Date: Until a suitable candidate is found.
If you have any questions about the role please contact [email protected].
Please do not apply to this email address; all applications should be made
through our online system.
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