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Location: Guelph, ON, CA, N1G 2W1 Primary Category Page: Staff and Management Division: Alumni Affairs and Development Requisition ID: 2252 Department: Engagement Services This position is represented by the agreement between the Professional Staff Association and the University of Guelph. Temporary full-time from 05/11/2026 to 04/30/2027. Temporary Absence of the Regular Incumbent. If you are a current employee of the University of Guelph, you must apply on the internal Career Page in order to be considered as an internal applicant. General Purpose Alumni Affairs & Development (AA&D) maximizes philanthropic support for the University of Guelphs mission by building deep, sustained relationships with donors, alumni, and friends. The Advancement Marketing & Digital Communications Officer supports the launch of the Universitys first fundraising campaign since 2014, aiming to raise $75M annually by 2030 and deepen donor relationships. Duties and Responsibilities The Officer is an integral member of the Digital Experience team, responsible for managing the overall email engagement calendar, supporting fundraising and engagement goals, and collaborating across the department. The Officer leads the endtoend email programplanning, executing, and optimizing email marketing initiativesleveraging data and analytics to drive performance and continuous improvement. The role also involves working with platforms such as Acoustic Connect, Drupal CMS, and Adobe Premiere to deliver onbrand, resultsfocused email communications. Requirements Undergraduate degree in Communications/Marketing or related field (preferred) 36 years experience leading digital marketing campaigns using multiple channels, including fundraising communications, content strategy, event marketing, and multichannel campaigns Experience with marketing automation/email marketing and constituent management platforms (e.g., Acoustic Connect, Blackbaud CRM) Demonstrated experience managing email communications calendars and coordinating complex projects across multiple partners Working knowledge of HTML and mobilefirst email design principles Ability to develop strategic and compelling campaign marketing collateral aligned with University and department brand standards Strong written and verbal communication skills Ability to work collaboratively and build effective working relationships Demonstrated organizational skills, sound judgment, and problemsolving ability Experience in a university, higher education, or notforprofit environment (preferred) Understanding of fundraising principles, particularly as they relate to email campaigns Experience managing content strategy in a digital environment to increase donor participation and alumni engagement Experience working in a Drupal CMS environment and publishing website content Video production skills (storyboarding, shooting, editing, and producing highquality, engaging videos using tools such as Adobe Premiere) Why Choose the University of Guelph Comprehensive Extended Health Care Benefits: Immediate enrollment in extended health to cover yourself and your family Time off: Strong vacation allocation, floater days, and paid time off during the December closure Wellness: Extensive wellness programming and yearly flexible spending credits for health spending, wellness, or professional development Learning & Development: Learning and development curriculum and other professional growth opportunities Oncampus Activities: Discounts on food and apparel, fitness programming, access to networking events and teambuilding opportunities Improve Life: Work that directly impacts a brighter future by turning knowledge into action The university provides a flexible work arrangement. This position is required to be fulfilled both remotely and oncampus (Guelph Campus). Inclusion and Diversity Statement At the University of Guelph, fostering a culture of inclusion is an institutional imperative. The University invites and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including groups traditionally underrepresented in employment, who may contribute to further diversification of our institution. Employee Type: Regular Position Number: 10391014 Classification: P&M FT- Band 03 Posting Date: 03/17/2026 Closing Date: 04/07/2026 #J-18808-Ljbffr