Director, Strategic Communications, Marketing And Public Engagement

Date Posted: 01/19/2024
Req ID:35722
Faculty/Division: Dalla Lana School of Public Health
Department: Dalla Lana School of Public Health
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Description:
About Us
The Dalla Lana School of Public Health (DLSPH) is a Faculty of the University of Toronto that originated as one of the Schools of Hygiene begun by the Rockefeller Foundation in 1927. The School, which plays a critical role in the COVID-19 pandemic response, went through a dramatic renaissance after the 2003 SARS crisis and it is now the largest public health school in Canada, with more than 850 faculty, 1,000 students, and research and training partnerships with institutions throughout Toronto and the world. With $76 million in research funding per year, including more than $31.5 million held at DLSPH, the School contributes to improving population health and health policy and health systems through discoveries and innovation in data science and AI, maternal, child and reproductive health, climate change (response), implementation and improvement sciences, preventable disease through vaccines and prevention through (and) wellness such as with diabetes, comparative health policy, sustainable and equitable health systems, global and Indigenous health, among many other areas.
Your Opportunity
As Director, Strategic Communications, Marketing and Public Engagement for DLSPH, you will provide strategic oversight and leadership for the Office of Communications. You will be responsible for the development and implementation of a complex and comprehensive communications and Public relations strategy designed to enhance DLSPH’s image and visibility locally, nationally, and internationally as among the top faculties worldwide.
You will play an essential role in identifying and developing targeted communications and marketing strategies in support of our academic initiatives, through the lens of equity, diversity, and inclusion. Additionally, you will provide leadership and professional advice to senior management on a variety of communication matters and oversee and lead pro-active media relations.  Your strong relationship management skills will be fundamental in building sustainable partnerships within the School, across the University, and with external stakeholders.
Your record of building and mentoring a compliment of high-caliber, creative professionals, and your proven ability to navigate and influence within complex organizational structures will help us advance our priorities and promote the development of future public health leaders.
Qualifications
-Master’s Degree in a related field or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
-A minimum of six to seven years of progressive communications experience, preferably in an educational institution or public sector setting.
-Significant leadership experience, including developing and leading high functioning teams.
-Extensive experience in successfully managing complex and highly charged issues on behalf of a publicly visible organization.
-Demonstrated experience in implementing strategic initiatives/plans in complex organizations with multiple stakeholders.
-Proficiency with counselling senior leaders on issues management
-Strong record of building positive relations with media,
including key journalists in the health sector.
-Knowledge of and experience promoting university programs
-Knowledge of graphic design principles, digital media, and web media, including photography, imaging, and branding.
-Understanding of the principles involved in publications production.
-Experience in content management solutions, new/emerging media and information technology
-Strong interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to build effective working relationships and teams across the University and within external organizations.
-Advanced consulting skills, with the ability to work across the organization to influence decisions for a positive outcome.
-Ability to train, coach, and motivate staff to work collaboratively toward the goals of the office.
-Superior presentation, oral, and written communications skills.
-Demonstrated strategic, analytical, organizational, and planning skills.
-Ability to work independently with a high level of initiative and resourcefulness, including the ability to manage deadlines and prioritize work.
-Ability to solve problems in a strategic and tactical manner.
-Demonstrated political acumen.
-Understanding of maintaining confidentiality and applying relevant University policies/procedures and best practices
-Proven commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusivity.
 
Closing Date: 02/09/2024,11:59PM ET
Employee Group: Salaried 
Appointment Type: Budget - Continuing 
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone: PM 5 -- Hiring Zone: $116,047 - $135,389 -- Broadband Salary Range: $116,047 - $193,412
Job Category: Communication/Media/Public Relations