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ShiftKey Events & Communications Coordinator

Position Details

Position Information

Position Title ShiftKey Events & Communications Coordinator
Department/Unit Computer Science
Location Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Posting Number S209-24
Employee Group NSGEU Local 77
Position Type Term
Duration of Contract (if applicable) 1 year
Employment Type Full Time
Full-time Equivalency (FTE) 1.0
Salary $25.89 - $32.77 per hour ($43,754 - $55,384 per annum, 32.5 hours per week)
Classification C5
Provisional Statement
This is a provisional classification. Formal regular review classification procedures may be initiated at any time by the incumbent or supervisor after the incumbent has worked a minimum of six months in the role.
About Dalhousie University
Dalhousie University is Atlantic Canada’s leading research-intensive university and a driver of the region’s intellectual, social and economic development. Located in the heart of Halifax, Nova Scotia, with an Agricultural Campus in Truro/Bible Hill, Dalhousie is a truly national and international university, with more than half of our almost 21,000 students coming from outside of the province. Our 6,000 faculty and staff foster a vibrant, purpose-driven community, that celebrated 200 years of academic excellence in 2018.
Job Summary
ShiftKey is a non-profit organization based in the Faculty of Computer Science at Dalhousie which is responsible for extensive extra-curricular programming for students interested in Computer Science and Technology. Reporting to the Manager of ShiftKey Labs, the Event & Communications Coordinator will be responsible for supporting the organization’s busy event calendar, managing the marketing and communications plan for events, and offering administrative support to the Manager.
Key Responsibilities
  • Support the planning of events through the coordination of communications, schedules, venue, catering, and supplies for attendees, which include members of the ShiftKey student team, students, faculty, staff, sponsors, other invitees.
  • Manage various projects, including the planning, organization and execution of events and programs.
  • Represent ShiftKey at some relation-building events (networking events, conferences, student engagement activities, etc.).
  • Develop and maintain ShiftKey communication and marketing in the form of online content, branding, social media and web content.
  • Coordinate with the Faculty of Computer Science Communications and Engagement team to ensure consistency and amplification of ShiftKey events and storytelling.
  • Support the ShiftKey Manager in administrative tasks, such as program budgeting, data collection and management, etc.
Note
Occasional work on evenings and weekends is required.

The successful applicant will be eligible for hybrid work (combination of in-person work on campus and remote work) as agreed by all parties based on operational requirements and university guidelines.
Required Qualifications
  • Business/Office Administration program with one to three years’ experience in a similar role (or an equivalent combination of training and experience).
  • A high degree of organizational skill, interpersonal acumen and problem solving ability.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills, as well as experience in communications and marketing and social media content creation.
  • Must be able to work both independently, as well as part of a team, and be proactive.
Assets
  • Demonstrated event planning and marketing experience.
  • Content creation experience.
  • Experience working with students.
Job Competencies
The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate proficiency in Dalhousie’s core competencies (https://www.dal.ca/dept/leaders.html), in particular:

- Respect & Inclusion
- Adaptability
- Knowledge & Thinking Skills
- Communication
- Service
Additional Information
Dalhousie University supports a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Our total compensation package includes a defined benefit pension plan, health and dental plans, a health spending account, an employee and family assistance program and a tuition assistance program.
Application Consideration
Bargaining unit employees (NSGEU local 77) are given priority consideration and will be notified on the status of their application following assessment. All other applications will be considered when there is no qualified candidate from the bargaining unit.

We sincerely appreciate all applications and note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted directly by the hiring department or Human Resources.
Diversity Statement
Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island (especially Mi’kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. In accordance with our Employment Equity Policy, preference will be given in hiring processes to candidates who self-identify as members of one or more of the equity-deserving groups listed above. For more information, including details related to our Employment Equity Policy and Plan and definitions of equity-deserving groups please visit www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity
Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies 1
Open Date 06/28/2024
Close Date 07/09/2024
Open Until Filled No
Special Instructions to Applicant
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/16983

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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents
  1. Résumé / Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Optional Documents
  1. Cover Letter