Communications Assistant 2B - INSPIRE Office of Flexible Learning at McMaster University

Regular/Temporary Temporary

Job Title Communications Assistant 2B - INSPIRE Office of Flexible Learning Job ID 72652

Location
Central Campus

Open Date 11/03/2025

Job Type Student

Close Date 11/21/2025

Employee Group Interim Favorite Job

Department Inspire Off Flexible Learning

Contract Duration 6 Months

Hours per Week 10

Posting Details

Schedule Up to 10 hours/week, Monday - Friday
Education Level Undergraduate degree
Career Level Experience working with and programming various web and social media platforms
Hourly Rate

$17.60 – $24.60

Department Description:

The INSPIRE Office of Flexible Learning aims to provide the following for students:

• Provide students with curriculum flexibility to better manage their own time by providing exciting learning opportunities outside the Fall & Winter terms.

• Expose students to engaging instructors who teach in novel and innovative ways.

• Create interdisciplinary opportunities to work in small groups with peers from across campus to create a great learning experience.

• Engage students with existing opportunities on campus related to Interdisciplinary Minors and interdisciplinary courses.

Job Description

Job Summary:

The Communications Assistant is responsible for development and maintenance of communication and marketing initiatives. This can include but is not limited to social media management and content creation; representing the program at orientation and recruitment fairs and events, event planning; website management; creation of video, photography and graphic design, presentations; internal and external promotions, print publications. They provide support in print and electronic media technologies to promote marketing and communication for a program or department.

Accountabilities:

• Contribute to internal communications projects, including content for websites, e-newsletters, print publications, video production.

• Assist program/department staff to plan, coordinate, and implement various communication projects.

• Assist in the research, development and maintenance of communication content.

• Collect, draft and write content utilizing provided templates for communication related activities.

• Compile data detailing the use of communication outlets, and provide suggestions for improvements based on observations.

• Contribute to the creation of graphics, photos, or video assets for use in web projects and on social media.

• Edit basic HTML and CSS to help maintain and improve web content quality and accessibility.

• Assist in the development of training materials for other staff and faculty.

Qualifications:

Education: Current McMaster student or recent graduate.

Experience: Experience working and programming various Web and Social Media platforms.

Assets:

• Experience and knowledge of all major social media and content management platforms including but not limited to: LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Reddit, WordPress.

• Graphic design experience would be considered a strong asset.

• Experience collecting and editing film.

• Familiarity with the McMaster community, especially with the INSPIRE Office of Flexible Learning, INSPIRE courses, and interdisciplinary minors.

• Proficiency and accuracy using Microsoft Office, Outlook, Excel, Word, Power Point, Windows 7.

• Up to date with social media trends and digital marketing campaigns.

• Experience with marketing and illustration programs such as Canva, Adobe Illustrator and others.

• Familiarity with the use of current communication technologies such as Zoom and Microsoft Teams.

• Strong written abilities.

• Adaptable and flexible to changing needs of the department and work priorities.

• Detail oriented with proven project management and time management skills. Results oriented, can work independently to complete projects and tasks in a timely manner.

• Comfortable working in a team environment with other Communications Assistant staff and with the INSPIRE Office administration.

How To Apply

To apply for this job, please submit your application online to the Mosaic posting. Please include your resume and cover letter in one PDF file.

Employment Equity Statement

McMaster University is located on the traditional territories of the Haudenosaunee and Mississauga Nations and within the lands protected by the “Dish With One Spoon” wampum agreement.

The diversity of our workforce is at the core of our innovation and creativity and strengthens our research and teaching excellence. In keeping with its Statement on Building an Inclusive Community with a Shared Purpose, McMaster University strives to embody the values of respect, collaboration and diversity, and has a strong commitment to employment equity.

The University seeks qualified candidates who share our commitment to equity and inclusion, who will contribute to the diversification of ideas and perspectives, and especially welcomes applications from indigenous (First Nations, Métis or Inuit) peoples, members of racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women, and persons who identify as 2SLGBTQ+.

As part of McMaster’s commitment, all applicants are invited to complete a confidential Applicant Diversity Survey through the online application submission process. The Survey questionnaire requests voluntary self-identification in relation to equity-seeking groups that have historically faced and continue to face barriers in employment. Please refer to the Applicant Diversity Survey - Statement of Collection for additional information.

Job applicants requiring accommodation to participate in the hiring process should contact:

• Human Resources Service Centre at 905-525-9140 ext. 222-HR (22247), or
• Faculty of Health Sciences HR Office at ext. 22207, or
• School of Graduate Studies at ext. 23679

to communicate accommodation needs.