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Job Offer: Director, Stakeholder Relations:Western UniversityJob description:Director, Stakeholder Relationsby Western UniversityReference #: 34771 Employment type: Full-time Job location: London, ON Date Published: Apr 23, 2024 Job DescriptionClassification & Regular HoursHours per Week: 35income will be commensurate with practice. About WesternSince 1878, Western University has been committed to serving our communities through the pursuit of academic excellence and by providing students, faculty, and community members with life-long opportunities for intellectual, social, and cultural growth. We seek excellent students, faculty, and staff to join us in what has become known as the "Western practice" - an opportunity to contribute to a better world through the development of new knowledge, new abilities, new connections, and new ways to make a difference.About UsThe Western Communications team provides strategic advice to university senior leadership abilities, faculty, staff and teams of internal and external communications staff across Western in order to build the university’s brand on a local, national and global scale.ResponsibilitiesReporting to the Executive Director, Strategic Communications, the Director, Stakeholder Relations will be responsible for managing the University’s reputational risk through the development and implementation of public communications strategies that include both media and broader stakeholder communications. As a leader and a mentor, the Director will provide leadership abilities to staff and ensure rapid and strategic responses to issues and/or crises across the University. The Director will develop and execute proactive communications and community relations strategies that protect the University’s reputation, ensure key University projects can move forward, and strengthen the University’s brand in the process of covering issues or crises. The Director will also provide strategic advice and guidance to communications staff and leaders across campus in their dealings with the news media relating to issues management and will work in collaboration to ensure responses align with the University’s strategic vision. The function will have responsibility for ensuring the reputation of the University and its people is protected, and that issues management and related communications processes comply with significant University guidelines.Qualificationssuitable education» Undergraduate Degree in Communications, Journalism, Media Relations, Public Affairs or Related Program » International Association of Business Communicators or Canadian Public Relations Society designations would be an asset practice: » 7 years practice in communications management, with broad practice in prosperously managing complex and highly charged issues on behalf of a publicly visible organization » practice advising senior leaders, boards or other related stakeholders on issues management » 3 years’ practice managing staff and projects » practice in a post-secondary environment preferred » practice in or strong knowledge of journalism/media » practice managing direct relationships with external/community stakeholders is an asset » practice in or familiarity with government and/or government relations is an asset Knowledge, expertise & Abilities: » In-depth knowledge of communication channels significant to university stakeholders » In-depth knowledge of theory and best practices in media relations and public affairs » Advanced capability to effectively communicate (orally and in writing) and lead discussions » capability to establish and build effective working relationships and partnerships with senior leaders, colleagues, and external stakeholders » capability to collaborate across internal and external boundaries to meet common objectives, improve results and support work beyond one's own unit » Compelling and persuasive communication expertise to engage individuals and teams inside and outside the University and convey strategic messages and respond to issues » capability to deal confidentially with information that has financial, political, regulatory and reputational implications » Critical thinking and analytical expertise to assess complex higher education issues of concern to stakeholders, including the media, the public, and prospective donors » capability to draw on diversity of expertise, backgrounds and knowledge of people to achieve more effective results » capability to provide guidance, support and feedback in a way that is positively received » leadership abilities expertise with the capability to inspire employees and develop a shared vision to lead a team to excellence » Project management expertise to align projects with strategic goals and operational objectives » Intermediate computer expertise with Microsoft Office Suite » Familiarity with University policies and procedures preferred Western Values DiversityThe 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 candidates with disabilities all over the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact Human Resources or phone 519-661-2194. Please Note:Interested candidates are asked to visit https://recruit.uwo.ca For more information and to apply online referencing job #34471. This posting will remain open untill filled.We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.
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