Director, Communications

Job Title: Director, CommunicationsRequisition #: 997790.2Job Type: Replacement Term (for staff, exempt and management)Union or Employee Group: ManagementClassification: MLV3 ManagementPosition End Date (if applicable): 10/14/2025Location: PostingAbout MRUFounded in 1910 and located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, Mount Royal University grew into a vibrant college in the 1930s and became a mid-sized university in 2009. A student-focused undergraduate university built on teaching excellence, Mount Royal University is known for our top-caliber programs, high-quality teaching and learning experience, robust delivery of liberal education, scholarly teaching, experiential learning and undergraduate research. Currently, more than 15,000 credit students choose from 14 bachelor degrees and 38 majors. Learn more at mru.ca/AcademicPlan.Mount Royal University acknowledges the relationships to the land and all beings, including the Siksika Nation, the Piikani Nation, the Kainai Nation, the Îethka Stoney Nakoda Nation, the Tsuut’ina Nation, and the Métis. We are committed to removing barriers and fostering the inclusion of historically underrepresented voices. We strongly encourage members of designated groups to apply and self-identify.About the Division of University AdvancementAs part of University Advancement, Marketing and Communications integrates expertise, efforts, and experience to help Mount Royal University meet its institutional goals. This team of creative professionals provides service excellence by focusing on partnership, mutual goals, adapting to evolving needs and telling Mount Royal’s story.About the RoleMarketing and Communications at Mount Royal University is looking for an experienced and confident professional to lead the Communications portfolio. Reporting to the Vice-President, University Advancement, the Director of Communications leads and empowers a talented team of highly skilled communicators. The team manages all of Mount Royal’s communications vehicles, including media, social media, website, publications, community relations, events, and all centralized internal and external communications initiatives and platforms.The Director of Communications oversees both long-term projects and urgent priorities, developing sophisticated communications strategies while providing a daily response to a wide range of projects, challenges, and opportunities. This role leads crisis communications and supports issues management by employing exceptional judgment and problem-solving skills.ResponsibilitiesProvide formal leadership to the Communications team and informal leadership to the Marketing team on shared projects.Provide institutional perspective, priorities, and context to the team.Empower the team to learn and develop their communications skills.Collaborate with the VP and Director of Marketing to build a multi-year, measurable marketing and communications strategy.Manage and enhance the Crisis Communications Plan.Train staff on crisis communications.Seek out and remain aware of all major campus issues.Write and proof numerous communications pieces for various audiences.Collaborate with leaders across campus to solve communications challenges.QualificationsBachelor’s degree in a related field.10 - 15 years of increasingly responsible communications experience.A high level of practical skill in writing and general communications practice.Exceptional judgment and problem-solving skills.Proven experience working successfully within a highly collaborative environment.Experience with crisis communications and issues management.High energy, with a comfort juggling many competing priorities.Preference for expertise in equity, diversity, and inclusion.Preference for professional experience in public sector or post-secondary education.What We OfferAt Mount Royal University, we recognize that people are a combination of many intersecting identities; we cultivate an inclusive workplace. We offer a competitive total compensation package including health and dental benefits, pension, personal spending accounts, paid vacation, winter holiday closure, personal days, and a free membership in our recreation center.Closing Date: October 4, 2024A cover letter and resume should be submitted in one .pdf document titled as follows: (Last Name), (Requisition Number).pdf (ex. Smith, 999999.pdf).If you require accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please notify [email protected] thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. #J-18808-Ljbffr