ApplyBoard simplifies the study abroad search, application, and acceptance process by connecting international students, recruitment partners, and educational institutions on one intuitive and personalized platform.
ApplyBoard is a mission-driven, hyper-growth organization. It has been attracting dedicated individuals for more than eight years who are inspired every day to break down barriers to international education and take their careers to new heights at a company that will invest in their career growth.
are our compass in our mission to Educate the World and the foundation of our unique company culture. As an organization built on a foundation of diversity, it’s important that our team members are representative of the students from more than 140 countries that we support.
Reporting to the Chief Marketing Officer, we are looking for a candidate for the AVP, Corporate Communications and Public Affairs supporting the ApplyBoard business.
This results-oriented communications leader will oversee and deliver creative internal and external communication strategies and programs that engage employees, protect and enhance ApplyBoard’s brand and align to strategic business priorities.
Location : This is a remote position, with some travel required to Kitchener-Waterloo, Ontario at certain times of the year, with some international travel for specific events.
What will you do :
Provide strategic internal and external communications advice, plans and execution to senior business leaders in ApplyBoard
Support the President, ApplyBoard engagement strategy and thought leadership, including identifying and executing on media, employee and public speeches / events
Contribute to shaping and driving the internal and external narrative for strategic priorities
Protect and enhance ApplyBoard’s reputation through proactive public relations campaigns and issues management. Act as a spokesperson for ApplyBoard as required
Lead a high performing team of Corporate Communications professionals effectively coach, mentor, and develop a team. Grow ApplyBoard’s Corporate Communications capabilities and capacity
Foster strong relationships and partner with communications counterparts, business partners as well as with functional partners to bring ApplyBoard strategies and culture to life for internal and external stakeholders
Contribute to change communications initiatives in partnership with business leaders
Drive communications best practices and processes for media relations and issues management within direct team, in broader department and for global communications community
Contribute to the effectiveness of ApplyBoard’s internal and external communications channels
Why you’ll want to work here :
Helping drive business priorities : You will work with the President, his leadership team and a broad range of senior stakeholders
Be appreciated : Your success will be recognized and appreciated
Enjoy : Inclusive, flexible, and fun workplace
Growth and Opportunity
What do you need to succeed :
Has direct media relations expertise
Consistently elevates and prioritizes to deliver senior-level communications counsel to senior executives
Possesses business acumen and great communications judgement to understand ApplyBoard's ecosystem - including the ability to track and synthesize stakeholder perception client, employee, government / regulator, news developments
Delivers strategies and recommendations that enhance and protect the ApplyBoard brand
Models behaviour consistent with ApplyBoard's leadership profile and risk appetite
Minimum 12-15 years in Corporate Communications a proven balance of external and internal
University Degree, and post secondary ideally in journalism or public relations
Assets :
Global / International communications experience
Interested applicants can submit their resume to : https : / / caldwell.thriveapp.ly / job / 1125
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