Communications Specialist, Office of the VP (Finance and Services) and CFO

**Description** The **Office of the VP (Finance and Services) and CFO** is currently seeking a Full-time Regular **Communications Specialist**. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Operations, the position is responsible for developing and implementing communications and marketing strategies that promote portfolio priorities, projects, services, and achievements to internal and external audiences. The Specialist develops compelling content and campaigns that support awareness, engagement, and organizational goals while ensuring consistency with the university's brand and reputation. The Communications Specialist plays a key role in advancing the visibility, reputation, and strategic objectives of the Finance and Services portfolios through integrated communications, close collaboration with the Vice-President (Finance and Services) and CFO's Executive Assistant, and stakeholder engagement initiatives. The position works closely with senior leaders, subject matter experts, the central Communications Services team, and partners across the institution to identify opportunities to enhance audience engagement, strengthen stakeholder relationships, and communicate the impact of Finance and Services initiatives. **Summary of Key Responsibilities** (job functions include but are not limited to): * Develop and implement integrated communications and marketing strategies that support the priorities, initiatives, and objectives of Finance and Services. * Create compelling and persuasive content that promotes services, projects, achievements, and organizational initiatives to internal and external audiences. * Develop communication and marketing campaigns that increase awareness, engagement, participation, and understanding of portfolio initiatives. * Identify and promote success stories, accomplishments, innovations, and milestones across the portfolio. * Support public relations activities including media materials, key messages, speaking notes, announcements, and stakeholder communications. * Develop audience-focused communications plans using a mix of digital, print, event, and interpersonal communication channels. * Monitor industry trends, audience needs, and emerging issues to identify opportunities for proactive communications and reputation enhancement. * Ensure consistency in messaging, branding, and visual presentation across all communications and marketing materials. * Support the positioning and reputation of Finance and Services through strategic communications and proactive storytelling. * Ensure all communications and marketing materials align with university brand standards, values, and strategic priorities. * Provide communications advice and support to senior leaders on sensitive, high-profile, or complex initiatives. * Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support communications and engagement objectives. * Collaborate with faculty, staff, students, service providers, and community partners to gather inf