Date Posted

06/10/2026

Req ID

48509

Faculty/Division

Faculty of Arts & Science

Department

Dept of Computer Science

Campus

St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Position Number

00059431

Existing Vacancy

Yes

Description

About us

The Faculty of Arts & Science is the heart of Canada’s leading university and one of the most comprehensive and diverse academic divisions in the world. The strength of Arts & Science derives from our combined teaching and research excellence in the humanities, sciences and social sciences across 29 departments, seven colleges and 46 interdisciplinary centres, institutes and programs.

We can only realize our mission with the dedication and excellence of engaged staff and faculty. The diversity of opportunities and perspectives within the Faculty reflect the local and global landscape and the need for curiosity, innovative thinking and collaboration. At Arts & Science, we take pride in our legacy of innovation and discovery that has changed the way we think about the world.

Established in 1964, the Department of Computer Science in the Faculty of Arts and Science is a tech innovation powerhouse and continues to rank among the world’s top computer science departments. Our esteemed faculty boasts accolades such as two Turing Awards, along with many other national and international honours. We provide diverse programs and research opportunities while consistently producing high-impact research that is driving the future of tech in the country.

Your Chance The Strategic Initiatives (SI) group and the Master of Science in Applied Computing (MScAC) program are central to the Department's growth. The SI group drives large-scale research partnerships with industry and other partners, while the MScAC, one of the most unique graduate programs in the world, educates the next generation of world-class innovators.

The Strategic Engagement Manager is a critical role in the Department to advance the visibility, reach, and impact of both the SI group and MScAC program by developing and implementing comprehensive, integrated communications, marketing, and engagement strategies. Supported by a highly professional and supportive team, this role drives awareness of our unique graduate program and high-profile research initiatives locally, nationally, and globally through targeted communication and marketing plans, engagement strategies, and proactive media outreach.

The Strategic Engagement Manager also plays a key role in building and strengthening relationships with stakeholders and partners, advising on brand-building opportunities, and ensuring all communications align with the Department and University's style and identity. By analyzing market trends, tracking performance metrics, and translating complex academic initiatives for broader audiences, this role provides the strategic insight necessary to grow the Department's reach and impact on a national and international scale.

Operating with a high degree of independence, this position will play a critical role in shaping strategic approaches, guiding priorities, and providing functional advice to a team. The position will serve as a key connector between internal research and academic activities and external audiences; translating complex initiatives into compelling, audience-specific narratives that resonate with industry, government, and broader external communities.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

Developing and implementing integrated communications, marketing, and community engagement strategies for SI and MScAC, including plans to support partnership development and revenue generation

Advising on marketing best practices, brand-building opportunities, and long-term market growth and outreach strategies, including estimating, planning,



and monitoring financial resources for promotional programs and projects

Building and strengthening relationships with stakeholders and partners of strategic importance, and representing SI and MScAC at Department, Faculty, and University meetings

Tracking performance metrics and conducting data analysis, in order to provide recommendations for academic and executive leadership on possibly contentious media issues, and translating complex academic or policy issues for non-expert audiences

Producing and editing promotional and outreach materials, including websites, press releases, media advisories, talking points, and Q&A; documents, ensuring adherence to brand identity and University style guides

Keeping well-informed on local and global policy developments, political trends, and public sentiment and identifying opportunities for alignment with the public agenda to identify opportunities for proactive and innovative media outreach, including coordinating interviews, preparing op-eds, and developing traditional and digital media and social media plans

Experience monitoring and interpreting market trends and public policy developments, and integrating insights into communications and engagement strategies

Supervising the work of marketing, communications and event professionals and coordinating activities with creative professionals and vendors

Essential Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, or a related discipline

Minimum five (5) years of experience developing and executing comprehensive and strategic marketing and communications plans, preferably for a technology-focused program or organization; agency experience preferred

Proven experience and success developing, contributing to, and evaluating the success of integrated marketing and communications strategies that support growth objectives, both on a national and global scale

Significant project management experience for complex projects, including the ability to set priorities, schedules, leverage and adjust allocation of limited resources, meet deadlines, liaise with multi-site stakeholders, and resolve disputes

Relevant and demonstrated experience with market research skills, necessary to collect and analyze data, and then make recommendations based on analysis that will support strategic objectives

Superior written and verbal communication skills, with demonstrated ability to translate complex, technical, or policy-related materials into compelling content for broad and diverse audiences

Demonstrated knowledge of social and multimedia strategies, tools, channels, trends, best practices, and capabilities

Significant experience building and strengthening relationships with external stakeholders and partners of strategic importance, including across industry and government sectors

Experience with forecasting, planning, and monitoring budgets.

Experience reconciling and reporting on funding accounts

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), content management systems (WordPress preferred), databases (Airtable or similar) and publishing/graphic design software, such as Adobe Creative Suite and InDesign

Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple and competing demands simultaneously and meet deadlines





Demonstrated ability in cultivating and fostering networks of contacts and interests

Demonstrated ability to problem-solve issues in a creative and effective manner

Exceptional ability to exercise judgement and independent decision making

Experience supervising staff and coordinating the work of other internal teams, including guiding priorities and supporting workflows, preferably in a unionized environment

Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence outcomes and resolve conflict and issues with tact and diplomacy

Ability to act with tact, discretion and maintain confidentiality To Be Successful In This Role You Will Be

Achievement oriented

Communicator

Diplomatic

Proactive

Self-directed

Team player For internal staff, a copy of the detailed is available upon request from the Faculty of Arts and Science HR Office by emailing: [email protected].

This role may be eligible for an Alternative Work Arrangement in accordance with the University of Toronto’s Alternative Work Arrangements Guideline.

Closing Date

06/24/2026, 11:59PM ET

Employee Group

USW

Appointment Type

: Budget - Continuing

Schedule

Full-Time

Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone

USW Pay Band 15 -- $97,348. with an annual step progression to a maximum of $124,491.

Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.

Job Category

Communication/Media/Public Relations

Lived Experience Statement

Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.

Job Descriptions Are Available Upon Request For Internal Applicants.

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Diversity Statement The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.

As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff.

Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see Accessibility Statement The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.

The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.

If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact [email protected].

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