Expired Postings

The Digital Marketing Manager provides advice and recommendations to a team of commercialization professionals, and implements a variety of marketing activities in order to enhance and support technology transfer and outreach activities. The incumbent is responsible for online marketing management and makes recommendations regarding technical solutions for new systems and new channel options, ensuring compliance with copyright practices. The Digital Marketing Manager will design, create and assess marketing efforts within their portfolio, with a goal of building and promoting their portfolio’s and Western’s brand and reputation locally, nationally, and internationally. The incumbent will provide creative services and consultations for projects, start-up websites, newsletters, information packages and guides, annual reports, presentations and other marketing materials to ensure appealing and impactful designs are developed that fit with their portfolio’s goals, and with the University’s marketing and branding strategies and guidelines.

Qualifications

Education:

• University Degree in Media, Information Technology, Marketing, Business or Related Program
• Courses completed in Graphic Design preferred

Experience:

• 2 years’ experience in marketing with progressive media, information technology and web design experience

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of social media platforms, communication and engagement strategies for technology transfer initiatives
• In-depth knowledge of marketing, graphic design and e-commerce best practices, processes, trends and tools in area of specialty (e.g. HTML, PHP, JavaScript, ASP)
• Ability to establish effective routines for excellent communication with all members of the team to maximize productivity
• Media skills with solid marketing judgment to present and package information to maximize interest
• Ability to analyze metrics and consider past marketing efforts to develop creative and appealing materials
• Ability to apply creativity and recommend strategies for engagement initiatives in response to cultural and social trends
• Project management skills, with the ability to meet tight deadlines and perform well under pressure
• Ability to identify opportunities for continuous quality improvement and actively support change initiatives and approaches to evaluation and program development
• Ability to handle complex, ambiguous situations with diplomacy, calmness and good judgment
• Ability to remain highly motivated, resilient, innovative, and collaborative when faced with challenges
• Computer skills with the ability to learn and use relevant software that achieves required outcomes and is in line with best practices
• Advanced computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Creative Cloud, and graphic design software
• Proven ability to build both formal and informal professional relationships within, across, and external to organizational boundaries
• Ability to work independently and effectively as a member of the team to achieve departmental goals
• Organizational skills to manage multiple assignments that are accurate and thorough, sometimes of a complex nature or involving competing priorities
• Familiarity with University policies and procedures preferred

Western Values Diversity

The 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, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact Human Resources at hrhelp@uwo.ca or phone 519-661-2194.

Please Note:
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be acknowledged.

Please apply online no later than Friday August 4, 2017

https://recruit.uwo.ca

Select Posting Ref # 10754

The Administrative Assistant supports the operation of the office and activities of WORLDiscoveries in areas of administration, communication and logistics. The incumbent provides support to the Administrative Officer with organization of office records, retention and archiving systems, coordination of office resources, meetings and workshops. The incumbent also assists with the planning and execution of special events and projects. The position provides support to the Manager of Intellectual Property in all matters relating to Intellectual Property correspondence and updating of the Inteum Database. The Administrative Assistant also coordinates and manages the fulfillment/shipping of product orders received through WD’s online marketplace (InnoVerify). The incumbent provides overall administrative support to the unit, including The Executive Director. The Administrative Assistant also provides general information and front line support to visitors to the Department, responds to phone and e-mail inquiries and refers inquiries to other resources.

Classification & Regular Hours
Hours per week: 21.00
Hourly rate: $22.50

Please note, this is a temporary contract opportunity with an expected end date of July 27, 2018.

Qualifications

Education:

• Community College Diploma (2 year) in an administrative field

Experience:

• 2 years’ experience in an office administration role including maintaining electronic records

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of general office procedures including records management & database system
• Proficiency in the use of computer programs including Microsoft
• Ability to establish effective routines for excellent communication with all members of the team to maximize productivity
• Proven ability and natural inclination to interact with people in professional, respectful and
  diplomatic manner
• Self-motivated multi-tasker with strong organizational
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, take initiative and follow through on work
  assignment
• Experience preparing and distributing meeting minutes
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• High level of accuracy, attention to detail and understanding of confidentiality issue
• Experience in event coordination is preferred
• Familiarity with University policies and procedures preferred

Please Note:

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be acknowledged.

Please apply online no later than July 1, 2017

https://recruit.uwo.ca

Select Posting Ref # 10503

The Business Development Officer will support the development and implementation of strategies to enhance commercialization and entrepreneurship opportunities at Western, and will support faculty, postdoctoral fellows, students and staff during industrial interactions and regarding intellectual property management under the area of Engineering and Natural Sciences. In collaboration with senior team members, the incumbent will seek out commercialization opportunities and maintain relationships with industry, partners and other stakeholders in order to reinforce and advance the reputation of Western and WORLDiscoveries locally, nationally and internationally.

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or a Science related field (such as Chemistry, Physics, Computer Science etc)
• Masters in Engineering or Science is preferred
• Business education (eg. HBA, MBA) or equivalent business experience is preferred

Experience:

• 2 years’ experience working in the private sector or industry
• Working experience in an academic environment is preferred
• Experience with technology transfer initiatives and/or business development experience is preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Technical knowledge in Engineering or a Science related field
• Knowledge of intellectual property management, including copyrights and patents
• Ability and willingness to stay abreast of developments in the field of technology transfer, commercialization, entrepreneurship and knowledge mobilization
• Verbal communication skills to translate information into easily understood terms, summarize information, and provide a rationale for action
• Ability to work in a manner that models best practices in confidentiality standards
• Customer service skills to understand customer needs and expectations, with a desire to deliver helpful and reliable service to the University community
• Ability to handle details with a high degree of accuracy and to organize and prioritize a high volume of work to meet deadlines
• Professional manner, tact, diplomacy and discretion in dealing with associates and colleagues including senior management
• Ambitious with the ability to identify opportunities, develop action plans and set challenging goals in order to achieve desired outcomes
• Intermediate computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to understand, interpret, and effectively communicate University guidelines, policies and practices to key stakeholders
• Organizational skills to manage multiple assignments that are accurate and thorough, sometimes of a complex nature or involving competing priorities
• Ability to identify opportunities for improvement, while being open to trying new ideas and working methods
• Project management skills to manage multiple projects simultaneously from conception to completion within tightly prescribed timelines
• Proven ability and natural inclination to develop relationships by interacting with people in a professional, respectful and diplomatic manner
• Ability to work independently and effectively as a member of the team to achieve department goals
• In-depth knowledge of best practices for reviewing and writing grant proposals
• Knowledge of the Canadian peer-review granting systems, processes and procedures
• Familiarity with University policies and procedures preferred

Western Values Diversity

The 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, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact Human Resources at hrhelp@uwo.ca or phone 519-661-2194.

Please Note:
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be acknowledged.

Please apply online no later than June 26, 2017

https://recruit.uwo.ca

Select Posting Ref # 10375