Marketing Coordinator, Research & Innovation - AA2 (AESES)

Marketing Coordinator, Research & Innovation - AA2 (AESES)

Position number: 36814

Date posted: October 29, 2026

Job details

Marketing Coordinator, Research & Innovation - AA2 (AESES)

Regular Continuing Full-Time (Grant Funded)

Full time: Yes

Permanent: Yes

Work schedule: 35 Hours/week (Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm)

Salary: $28.83 to $40.63 per hour ($52,470.60 to $73,946.60 per annum)

Expected Start Date December 7, 2026

840 hours worked

For more information please contact: Allison Stephen, Director, VP (Research and International Office - [email protected]

Qualifications

MINIMUM FORMAL EDUCATION/TRAINING:

- A Degree or Diploma in Marketing and Communications or a related discipline is required.
- Two years of directly related experience in a marketing, communications, or digital media role required.
- An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

EXPERIENCE:

- Experience managing website content (e.g., WordPress, Webflow, or Squarespace) is required.
- Knowledge of Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or other design tools is required.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (data management, charts, formulas, reports) is required.
- Experience in planning and coordinating a variety of events is required.
- Proven experience managing and growing content platforms, including blogs, YouTube channels, and multiple social media handles (e.g., Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, X/Twitter, Facebook) is required.
- Experience updating web content and using content management systems platforms is an asset (e.g.,



WordPress, Webflow, Drupal, SharePoint).
- Demonstrated experience in developing and executing marketing and communication strategies is required.
- Experience managing budgets and working with vendors is required.
- Previous experience working with startups, research institutions, or innovation programs is considered an asset.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

- Demonstrated ability to create engaging, audience-focused content across formats (written, video, short-form, visual, etc.) is required.
- Strong understanding of social media trends, platform algorithms, and audience engagement strategies is required.
- AI Literacy & Prompt Engineering: Demonstrated proficiency in using generative AI tools is required (e.g., ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, or similar platforms), including the ability to craft effective prompts, refine AI-generated outputs, and apply AI strategically to enhance marketing content creation, campaign development, research, and productivity. Strong understanding of how to critically evaluate AI-generated content for accuracy, brand alignment, and quality is required.
- Ability to maintain and optimize a content calendar, ensuring consistent, timely,



and strategic content delivery is required.
- Strong proficiency in PowerPoint and slide design for professional presentations is required.
- Proficiency in video shooting/editing (e.g., Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, or equivalent) is required.
- Excellent writing, editing, and storytelling skills with a strong sense of brand voice and tone is required.
- Strong organization, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities required.
- Ability to work independently and with limited supervision, as well as collaboratively in a team setting is required.
- Flexibility and adaptability to thrive in a fast-paced and changing environment is required.
- Must be comfortable learning new technologies and working across multiple platforms.
- Familiarity with CRM and project tools (Airtable, Notion, Slack, Trello, etc.) is an asset.
- Knowledge of accessibility standards for digital content is an asset.
- An understanding of general office procedures is required.
- A high degree of tact, diplomacy, and professionalism is required in daily contacts with senior University personnel, Faculty members, UM staff, industry partners, and external agencies.
- Satisfactory work record, including satisfactory attendance and punctuality, is required.

OTHER JOB RELATED QUALIFICATIONS:

- This is an in-person position, with the ability to work 1 day/week from home.

Key responsibilities

Content Creation & Storytelling

- Plan, shoot, and edit engaging video content (interviews, reels, promo clips) for social media and

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