Since 1878, Western University has been committed to serving our communities through the pursuit of academic excellence and by providing students, faculty, and community members with life-long opportunities for intellectual, social, and cultural growth. We seek excellent students, faculty, and staff to join us in what has become known as the "Western Experience" - an opportunity to contribute to a better world through the development of new knowledge, new abilities, new connections, and new ways to make a difference.

Research Western under the leadership of the Vice-President (Research & International Relations) is responsible for ensuring that Western has vibrant and growing interaction with various sources of research funding and that the faculties have increasing funding for their research programs. It is also responsible to ensure a healthy flow of technology resulting from Western research to the commercial world thereby creating jobs, increasing economic development and the general betterment of society.

Within this mission...

WORLDiscoveries is the Business Development arm of Western University, Robarts Research Institute and the Lawson Health Research Institute. The business unit serves as the exclusive advocate and agent for promising commercial and technology transfer opportunities derived from the founding partner’s extensive research portfolio.

The Digital Marketing Manager provides advice and recommendations to a team of commercialization professionals, and implements a variety of marketing activities in order to enhance and support technology transfer and outreach activities. The incumbent is responsible for online marketing management and makes recommendations regarding technical solutions for new systems and new channel options, ensuring compliance with copyright practices. The Digital Marketing Manager will design, create and assess marketing efforts within their portfolio, with a goal of building and promoting their portfolio’s and Western's brand and reputation locally, nationally, and internationally. The incumbent will provide creative services and consultations for projects, start-up websites, newsletters, information packages and guides, annual reports, presentations and other marketing materials to ensure appealing and impactful designs are developed that fit with their portfolio’s goals, and with the University’s marketing and branding strategies and guidelines.

Qualifications

Education:
- University Degree in Media, Information Technology, Marketing, Business or Related Program

- Courses completed in Graphic Design is preferred

Experience:

- 2 years’ experience in marketing with progressive media, information technology and web design experience

- Experience with marketing in a business development and/or academic environment is preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

- Knowledge of social media platforms, communication and engagement strategies for technology transfer initiatives

- In-depth knowledge of marketing, graphic design and e-commerce best practices, processes, trends and tools in area of specialty (e.g. HTML, PHP, JavaScript, ASP)

- Ability to establish effective routines for excellent communication with all members of the team to maximize productivity

- Media skills with solid marketing judgment to present and package information to maximize interest

- Ability to analyze metrics and consider past marketing efforts to develop creative and appealing materials

- Ability to apply creativity and recommend strategies for engagement initiatives in response to cultural and social trends

- Project management skills, with the ability to meet tight deadlines and perform well under pressure

- Ability to identify opportunities for continuous quality improvement and actively support change initiatives and approaches to evaluation and program development

- Ability to handle complex, ambiguous situations with diplomacy, calmness and good judgment

- Ability to remain highly motivated, resilient, innovative, and collaborative when faced with challenges

- Computer skills with the ability to learn and use relevant software that achieves required outcomes and is in line with best practices

- Advanced computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Creative Cloud, and graphic design software

- Proven ability to build both formal and informal professional relationships within, across, and external to organizational boundaries

- Ability to work independently and effectively as a member of the team to achieve departmental goals

- Organizational skills to manage multiple assignments that are accurate and thorough, sometimes of a complex nature or involving competing priorities

- Familiarity with University policies and procedures preferred

Interested applicants are asked to visit: www.workingatwestern.uwo.ca to apply online to job reference 10754, by midnight on August 8^th, 2017.

The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Western is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact Human Resources at hrhelp@uwo.ca or phone 519-661-2194.