Associate Vice-President, Communications & Marketing

Job title: Associate Vice-President, Communications & Marketing

Job description: The University of Guelph is one of Canada’s leading research-intensive comprehensive institutions, with a record

of outstanding scholarship in the arts and humanities, business, social sciences, physical and engineering

sciences, agriculture, and veterinary sciences. Its students, faculty, and staf pursue active inquiry and exercise

creativity across a range of disciplines. With campuses in Guelph, Ridgetown, and Toronto (University of

Guelph-Humber in partnership with Humber Col ege), the U of G is home to nearly 27,000 undergraduate and

over 3,000 graduate students, including over 1,400 international students from over 120 countries. With a strong

focus on its new strategic plan, the University of Guelph’s vision is to strive for global excellence, strengthen the

University’s commitment to Indigenization, equity, diversity, and inclusion, and reimagine the student

experience.

The University is looking for a dynamic and inspirational candidate to join the University leadership team to

advance this vision and champion our mission to improve life. Reporting to the Vice-President (External), the

Associate Vice-President: Communications & Marketing is at the forefront of shaping the University of Guelph’s

brand experience and reputation from the local to global sphere, leading the institution in creating captivating

journeys for our diverse audiences. The AVP’s primary responsibility is driving growth and engagement through

the creation and implementation of U of G’s marketing and communications strategy and ensuring greater

integration of communications and marketing functions across the University. Leading with a “digital first”

mindset, the AVP wil integrate digital strategies and leverage data, systems, AI, and digital media to create an

unparal eled customer journey. Highly collaborative, the AVP will build strong relationships throughout the

institution and champion a culture of engagement and consultation.

The AVP leads three units that share the University’s story external y and internal y – Issues & External

Communications, Integrated & Internal Communications, and Digital Engagement & Marketing.

The ideal candidate brings extensive experience in marketing, communications, and brand strategy gained in a

complex, multi-stakeholder environment, along with a high level of energy and excitement about change and

leading teams through change. Candidates must be wel -versed in strategic communications, including public

engagement, issues management, brand experience, and digital engagement. Skilled in advising executives on

high-profile communications initiatives and strategies, and comfortable with all university stakeholders,

candidates must bring a col egial approach, exceptional listening skills and outstanding written and verbal

communication skills.

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 from groups that are traditionally

underrepresented in employment, who may contribute to further diversification of our institution.

Applications are encouraged immediately at Nominations

and inquiries should be directed to Julia Robarts and Yasmine Benali of Odgers Berndtson at

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