Knowledge Mobilization Assistant

About Western

Since 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 Experience" - 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 Us

The Faculty of Education will transform education and transform lives by leading and contributing to teaching excellence in research-intensive academic and professional programs, and through world-class research that produces measurable and high-quality social impact that benefits society. We are committed to enhancing equity and accessibility for all learners, and culturally and socially responsive knowledge brokering and mobilization.

Responsibilities

The Knowledge Mobilization Assistant will have the opportunity to play a key role in mobilizing research findings on school leaders’ work and occupational well-being across Canada. Working with the research team, the successful candidate will help bring this research to life by translating evidence into engaging and visually compelling knowledge mobilization products. The incumbent will also contribute to the development and implementation of strategies to disseminate these products, ensuring they reach and engage diverse audiences across the K–12 public education system, including teachers, school leaders, professional associations, school districts, provincial and territorial governments, and the general public. Working with the Principal Investigator and members of the research team, the Knowledge Mobilization Assistant will:

• Interpret and synthesize academic research into clear, accurate, and accessible key messages and recommendations.
• Adapt research-based content for diverse audiences, including the general public, educators and education leaders, professional associations, government officials, and policy makers.
• Develop and recommend knowledge mobilization approaches and create engaging products, including infographics, fact sheets, research summaries, presentations, digital resources, social media content, and other visual or multimedia materials.
• Use creativity, visual communication principles, and a range of digital content-creation and design software to produce professional-quality materials.
• Collaborate with researchers and research team members to ensure products accurately represent the research and meet project communication objectives.
• Post on various social media platforms such as LinkedIn, Bluesky and Facebook.
• Monitor and interpret digital analytics and key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess reach and engagement and use findings to inform content and dissemination strategies.
• Manage assigned activities and deliverables within established timelines and perform other related duties in support of the project.

Qualifications

Education:
- Undergraduate Degree in a related field; Master's degree in Education, Communications, Knowledge Mobilization or a related discipline preferred

Experience:
- 2 years' experience reading, interpreting and synthesizing academic or research-based literature in an academic or research environment

- Experience translating complex research findings or other specialized information for non-academic audiences

- Experience creating knowledge mobilization, communications, digital, visual or multimedia products

- Demonstrated experience using multiple digital content-creation, design, presentation, publishing or multimedia software platforms

Skills, Abilities & Expertise:
- Familiarity with digital analytics and performance metrics to assess the reach and engagement of digital content and communication activities
- Expertise in content development for diverse audiences such as the general public, professional practitioners, organizational leaders, government or policy officials
- Ability to comprehend academic research and identify key findings, messages, implications and recommendations
- Excellent written communication skills with the ability to adapt communication style, language, tone and level of detail to suit the intended audience
- Ability to synthesize and distill complex information into clear, concise, accurate and accessible content
- Demonstrated creativity and ability to conceptualize effective and engaging approaches to communicating research findings
- Proficiency with a range of digital content creation, graphic design, presentation, publishing, and/or multimedia software
- Knowledge of digital and social media analytics, audience-engagement metrics, and key performance indicators (KPIs), with the ability to interpret performance data and use findings to inform content and dissemination strategies

- Ability to exercise judgment in determining the most appropriate format and communication approach for different audiences and purposes
- Ability to receive and incorporate feedback while maintaining consistency and quality across products
- Demonstrated ability to take initiative, to work independently and follow through on work assignments
- Personable and courteous in working relationships with researchers, staff, partners and other stakeholders
- Strong attention to detail and a demonstrated commitment to maintaining the accuracy and integrity of research findings
- Multi-tasking skills to prioritize and consistently produce high-quality work within deadlines
- Ability to work independently and effectively as a member of the team to achieve department goals

Why Western?

Western offers a broad and exciting variety of part-time and temporary employment opportunities with ample room for job exploration and growth. Within our beautiful campus, you are part of a progressive work environment that promotes work/life balance including access to our state-of-the-art recreation centre. Apply for an opportunity to be part of the Western community and contribute to its success!

Applying at Western

To ensure that your application is given full consideration, please complete all relevant sections of the application. In addition, you can choose to supplement your application with a cover letter and current resume.

Consideration of applicants will include an assessment of previous performance, experience, and qualifications. Applicants should have oral communication skills in English.

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, Indigenous 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 or phone 519-661-2194.

Please Note:

This position is an existing vacancy. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.