Communications Coordinator

University of Alberta

Communications Coordinator at University of Alberta overseeing marketing, digital, and creative services for Augustana Campus initiatives. Engaging internal and external audiences through effective strategic communication.

Posted 5/9/2026full-timeCamrose • 🇨🇦 CanadaJunior💰 CA$56,626 - CA$76,909 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Contributes to communications and marketing plans for key Augustana initiatives, programs or audiences.
Develops and executes Augustana communication plans and tactics and provides KPI reports to relevant parties under the general supervision of senior staff.
Analyzes market research, data/trends and identifies opportunities within the post-secondary, local, and regional markets.
Maintains positive client relationships and effective communication with colleagues even when there are diverging opinions.
Ensures deliverables are on time and -- in accordance with the communications plans and under direction from the project lead -- achieve intended outcomes.
Plans workback schedules and tracks projects using a project management system.
Supports the administration and promotion of events at Augustana.
Support the coordination of local vendors.
Supports the adaptation of all strategies centrally developed by External Relations to the specific situation of Augustana Campus.
Supports the U of A presence in a geographically distinct and rural-based community.
Coordinates and contributes to the maintenance of Augustana channels (social media, digests, websites, newsletters, etc.) used to communicate with university and external audiences.
Writes and creates material for targeted audiences across a variety of channels and in collaboration with central resources/departments wherever possible to elevate the visibility, profile, relevance and reputation of Augustana.
Develops written and visual communications, which can include but is not limited to key messages, briefing notes, presentations, speeches, newsletters, news stories, web content, speaking notes, correspondence, website content, marketing copy, photos and video that is in support of high-impact areas and initiatives at Augustana Campus.

Requirements

What you’ll need

A degree or diploma in a related field.
Possesses one to three years progressive communications or journalism experience within a complex, multi-departmental organization.
Experience working with a print magazine or similar publication is considered an asset.
Familiarity with the Camrose region and/or Augustana Campus is considered an asset.
Knowledge of a post-secondary environment is a plus.
Ability to balance competing priorities and meet and manage client expectations.
High degree of professionalism and judgement.
Strong research, communication skills.
Ability to identify target audience preferences and build content to meet them.
Excellent interpersonal, communication skills both written and oral and ability to work with all levels of staff and management.
Ability to create strong relationships through effective communication and client service to ensure deliverables are met.
Ability to maintain positive client relationships even when there are diverging opinions.
Ability to work collaboratively to ensure consistent and complementary plans and events.

Benefits

Comp & perks

This position offers a **comprehensive benefits package**.

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Hard Skills & Tools

communications planningmarket research analysisKPI reportingproject managementcontent creationwritten communicationvisual communicationevent promotionsocial media managementaudience analysis

Soft Skills

interpersonal skillscommunication skillsprofessionalismjudgmentclient servicecollaborationrelationship buildingtime managementprioritizationadaptability