About Western

With an international reputation for success, Western ranks as one of Canada's top research-intensive universities. Our research excellence expands knowledge and drives discovery with real-world application. Western also provides an exceptional employment experience, offering competitive salaries, a wide range of employment opportunities and one of Canada's most beautiful campuses.

About Us

As part of the Western Centre for Research on Migration and Ethnic Relations, the Pathways to Prosperity is a national partnership focused on immigration which includes all key federal and provincial migration ministries; municipalities; national, regional, and local organizations involved in newcomer settlement; and researchers from over fifty universities. The main activities of the Partnership are primary and secondary research, knowledge transfer, education, and mutual learning.

Responsibilities

**Position expected to be filled internally. Reporting to and under the guidance of the Principal Investigator of the Pathways to Prosperity Partnership, the Coordinator/Officer will be responsible for carrying out a variety of communication-related tasks including:

- Maintain and build relationships with local and national media
- Prepare press releases, write op-eds, and create media toolkits about P2P research and events
- Monitor the success of media relations by tracking the coverage received
- Prepare content for P2P website, and use content management system to maintain and update P2P website
- Liaise with external website developers to re-design website pages and launch compelling new sections aligned with P2P's vision
- Maintain an editorial calendar for P2P eBulletins and design engaging eBulletins using email marketing platforms such as MailChimp and Constant Contact
- Write and edit content for P2P eBulletin,



and coordinate with external and internal content contributors
- Maintain subscription database
- Manage existing P2P twitter channel; Set-up and grow other social media channels
- Create social media posts and schedule content as required
- Track and analyze social media and website metrics
- Develop communications resources such as social media toolkits and presentation templates to support P2P stakeholders
- Other duties as required

Education:
- Undergraduate Degree, prefer Business Management/Administration

Experience:
- 1 years’ administrative experience in an office environment

Skills, Abilities & Expertise:
- Knowledge of general office procedures
- Familiarity with University policies and procedures preferred
- Ability to ensure expenditures and resources are within allotments, and to make appropriate modifications when required
- Ability to foster collaboration and respect among team members
- Communication skills with confidence interacting with individuals at all levels of an organization
- Intermediate computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite
- Ability to apply creativity, innovation and resourcefulness to daily work
- Customer service skills with a desire to achieve results in a professional and timely manner
- Detail-oriented with an ability to function and process information with high levels of accuracy
- Ability to create a positive impression while interacting with others and responding to inquiries, by telephone, in person or electronically




- Results-oriented with an ability to handle many tasks and maintain a high level of individual and team performance

Why Western?

Western offers a broad and exciting variety of part-time and temporary employment opportunities with ample room for job exploration and growth. Within our beautiful campus, you are part of a progressive work environment that promotes work/life balance including access to our state-of-the-art recreation centre. Apply for an chance to be part of the Western community and contribute to its success!

Applying at Western

To ensure that your application is given full consideration, please complete all relevant sections of the application. In addition, you can choose to supplement your application with a cover letter and current resume. Consideration of applicants will include an assessment of previous performance, experience, and qualifications. Applicants should have oral communication skills in English.

Western Values Diversity

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, Indigenous 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 or phone (phone hidden).

Please Note:

This position is an existing vacancy. This position is fully in-person, on-site. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

📌 Coordinator/Officer - Pathways to Prosperity Partnership (London)
🏢 Western University
📍 London