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This competition is open to all applicants however; internal candidates and applicants who were former employees of the University of Alberta will be given priority consideration before external candidates. Please log in to verify your internal candidate status. This position is a part of the Non-Academic Staff Association (NASA). This position has a term length of 13 months and offers acomprehensive benefits package. Location - This role is hybrid with a mix of remote and in-person work at North Campus Edmonton and Enterprise Square. Reporting to the Sr. Partner, Communications and Marketing, the Senior Communications Associate plays a key role in advancing the department or faculty''s brand and reputation through strategic communications associated with executive teams and high-profile projects across the university. The position is accountable for communications strategy development, projects and initiatives, and the research, conceptualization and writing of communications strategies and other materials. The Senior Communications Associate manages quick deliverables and anticipates and addresses long-term strategic opportunities and issues. Coordination of resources, project management and quality control is necessary across marketing and communications Centres of Expertise. The University of Alberta acknowledges that we are located on Treaty 6 territory, and respects the histories, languages and cultures of First Nations, Mtis, Inuit and all FirstPeoples of Canada, whose presence continues to enrich our vibrant community. The University of Alberta is a community of knowledge seekers, change makers and world shapers who lead with purpose each and every day. We are home to over 14,000 faculty and staff, more than 40,000 students and a growing community of 300,000 alumni worldwide. Your work will have a meaningful influence on a fascinating cross-section of people - from our students and community members, to our renowned researchers and innovators, making discoveries and generating solutions that make the world healthier, safer, stronger and more just. Learn more. At the University of Alberta, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible hiring process for all candidates. If you require accommodations to participate in the interview process, please let us know at the time of booking your interview and we will make every effort to accommodate your needs. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted. All University employees have a responsibility to foster a workplace that prioritizes safety in all its formsphysical, cultural, and psychological. This is achieved by promoting a safe environment, adhering to all safety laws, policies and procedures, completing all required safety training, identifying hazards and implementing controls, reporting incidents, and contributing to a culture of belonging and respect, while endeavoring to ensure that all colleagues feel valued and safe to express their thoughts, perspectives and concerns. The University of Alberta is committed to creating a university community where everyone feels valued, barriers to success are removed, and thriving connections are fostered. We welcome applications from all qualified persons. We encourage women, First Nations, Mtis and Inuit persons, members of visible minority groups, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression, and all those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas and the University to apply. L''Universit de l''Alberta s''engage crer une communaut universitaire o chaque personne se sent valorise, o les obstacles la russite sont limins et o des connexions enrichissantes peuvent se dvelopper. Nous accueillons les demandes de toutes les personnes qualifies. Nous encourageons les femmes; Premires nations, Mtis et Inuits; membres des groupes minoritaires visibles; personnes handicapes; personnes de toute orientation sexuelle ou identit et expression de genre; et toutes les personnes qui peuvent contribuer la diversification des ides et l''universit postuler. Strategic Communicationsis focused on enhancing and protecting the institutional reputation of the University of Alberta as one of the leading public universities in Canada and the world.