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Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Associate Director, Graduate Program Marketing Date Posted: 03/18/2026 Req ID: 47367 Faculty/Division: School of Management Department: Joseph L. Rotman School of Management Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto) Existing Vacancy: Yes DESCRIPTION ABOUT US The Rotman School of Management is part of the University of Toronto, a global centre of research and academic excellence at the heart of Canadas commercial and financial capital. Rotman is a catalyst for transformative learning, insights and public engagement, bringing together diverse views and initiatives around a defining purpose: to create value for business and society. We make a fundamental promise Heres where it changes to our students, our partners and the broader community. Everyone at Rotman, faculty and staff, plays a role in bringing that promise to life YOUR OPPORTUNITY Under the Managing Director, Recruitment, Admissions and Business Development, the Associate Director of Graduate Program Marketing provides expert guidance to the department on marketing and communications strategy, tactics and best practices around developing and implementing a prospective student communication strategy that advances the Rotman Schools strategic goals and meets the Schools enrolment goals. The Associate Director will lead and manage a team focused on promoting the School''''s 12 graduate programs. This includes overseeing digital marketing and content strategies in partnership with Recruitment & Admissions, crafting and disseminating email communications to prospective students and guiding automated customer journeys through Salesforce CRM/Marketing Cloud. Additionally, the position will recommend and execute paid digital marketing campaigns tailored to specific programs while diligently tracking the ROI of all marketing initiatives. The Associate Director works closely with the department to ensure alignment, consistency, and efficient use of resources, including developing and implementing strategic communications plans, creating content, maintaining units web and social media presence, and providing direction for student-focused communications across print and digital platforms, proprietary to the School and related to platforms of strategic partners and vendors. Working in partnership with key stakeholders, including senior portfolio leadership such as the Managing Director, the Director of Graduate Program Recruitment, and the Director of Graduate Admissions & Awards, the Associate Director ensures alignment with enrollment objectives and marketing and advertising budgets. Additionally, the position involves close cooperation with the Executive Director, Brand & Communications to maintain coherence, collaboration with the Director of Central Marketing and their team on creative material development, and engagement with other Rotman communications and marketing colleagues involved in media buying/advertising, content creation and social media planning. The Associate Director will work closely with the Central Marketing team to ensure seamless coordination with Rotmans Strategic Media Partner and other key vendors such as LinkedIn, to maximize the success of search and digital marketing. This comprehensive approach guarantees the optimization of marketing efforts aimed at attracting prospective students and elevating Rotman''''s prominence in the education landscape. QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED I. EDUCATION University degree in marketing, communications or a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience. Graduate degree an asset. II. EXPERIENCE A minimum six (6) years of related experience in digital marketing management with extensive experience developing strategies, including digital strategies. Demonstrated experience in leading and managing a team in a unionized environment. Marketing experience within a post-secondary environment would be ideal, with a successful record of building relationships across large organizations. Must have demonstrated senior level experience in marketing programs; developing effective and sophisticated communication strategies and materials in a variety of media; and demonstrated success in strategic use of digital marketing and communication journeys to achieve institutional or management objectives. Must have experience with customer relationship management systems(Salesforce experience would be an asset). Project Management experience an asset. Must have experience in presenting recommendations through compelling business cases and presentations to diverse audiences. III. SKILLS Expert in-depth knowledge of social media and digital platforms, digital marketing and advertising and current communications best practices and trends. Outstanding writing and editing skills; excellent oral and presentation skills. Ability to deal professionally with tension and conflicts. Outstanding communications judgment. Able to work in a highly diverse community with staff from varied backgrounds and a variety of age groups. Ability to foster an inclusive environment for faculty, staff, students and members of the public. Excellent project management skills, creative management skills and problem-solving skills required. Strong knowledge of multi-platform communications and content trends, especially as related to diverse audiences. Demonstrated experience with digital measurement and associated analytics and reporting tools. Detail oriented to ensure accurate and reliable implementation of communication strategies. Proficiency in digital-first office and communications approaches. IV. OTHER Ability to balance a tactical and strategic perspective; political acumen and strong conflict management skills; consultative leadership style with a focus on collegiality and respect. Strong desire to act as a mentor to staff. Strong analytical skills; professionalism; tact and diplomacy. Strong commitment to values of equity, diversity and inclusion; demonstrated ability to integrate these throughout communications activities. This is a term opportunity until January 23, 2028 Closing Date: 04/01/2026,11:59PM ET Employee Group: Salaried Personnel Subarea: PM Appointment Type : Budget - Term Schedule: Full-Time Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone: PM 3 -- Hiring Zone: $93,592 - $109,190 -- Broadband Salary Range: $93,592 - $155,985 Job Category: Communication/Media/Public Relations 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 http://uoft.me/UP . 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. 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