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Position Information

Position Title Manager, Engagement

Department/Unit Faculty of Management General

Location Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Posting Number S288-23

Employee Group DPMG

Position Type Term

Duration of Contract (if applicable) 2 years

Employment Type Full Time

Full-time Equivalency (FTE) 1.0

Salary $66,445 - $89,012 per annum

Classification ADM-06

Provisional Statement

This is a provisional classification. Formal regular review classification procedures may be initiated at any time by the incumbent or supervisor after the incumbent has worked a minimum of six months in the role.

About Dalhousie University

Dalhousie University is Atlantic Canada’s leading research-intensive university and a driver of the region’s intellectual, social and economic development. Located in the heart of Halifax, Nova Scotia, with an Agricultural Campus in Truro/Bible Hill, Dalhousie is a truly national and international university, with more than half of our almost 21,000 students coming from outside of the province. Our 6,000 faculty and staff foster a vibrant, purpose-driven community, that celebrated 200 years of academic excellence in 2018.

Job Summary

The Creative Destruction Lab ( CDL ) Atlantic, housed at the Faculty of Management, provides startups with access to a network of accomplished entrepreneurs and investors. Originally conceived at the University of Toronto’s Rotman School of Management, CDL is one of the world’s premier seed stage programs for massively scalable science-based ventures. The program targets companies that have the potential to transform our social, industrial and economic landscape. Reporting to the CDL - Atlantic Site Director, the Manager identifies and recruits new mentors and partners for each stream. In collaboration with the Site Lead, Director, and Dalhousie’s development team, the position works to secure new donors and seek additional corporate partnerships to help advance the program’s strategic fundraising priorities.

Key Responsibilities

• In concert with the Director, personally manage assigned relationships with all mentor types, corporate partners and founding partners. This requires establishing and maintaining relationships with experienced entrepreneurs, operators, angel investors and venture capitalists who are C Suite-level executives.
• Create opportunities to showcase partner expertise or offerings through value-added Venture activities as part of the existing CDL -Atlantic program or as stand-alone events. This may include scoping, planning, and leading the execution of events.
• Compile donor prospect lists in collaboration with the CDL -Atlantic Site Lead and Director, as well as Office of Advancement colleagues and other CDL -Atlantic stakeholders. Engage in face-to-face meetings with current and potential donors to discuss giving interests and opportunities.
• Developing marketing/communications strategies that support fundraising campaigns and programs.
• Research and identify potential government grant opportunities to support new and expanded initiatives.

Note

Evening and weekend hours are required throughout the program year, in particular in the lead up to events. Some travel is required.

The successful applicant will be eligible for hybrid work (combination of in-person work on campus and remote work) as agreed by all parties based on operational requirements and university guidelines.

Required Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a shifting environment.
• Ability to analyze data and produce reports for external partners
• Undergraduate degree plus five years’ relevant experience with high-profile stakeholders and delivery of large-scale programs, including content development, communications, stakeholder recruitment, engagement and management.
• Strong written and technical skills

Assets

• Experience with GSuite, Salesforce, AirTable and Slack.
• Experience working in the entrepreneurship ecosystem.
• Past experience with fundraising and donor relations.
• Familiarity with a University environment.
• Master’s degree or senior management experience.

Job Competencies

The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate proficiency in Dalhousie’s core and leadership competencies (https://www.dal.ca/dept/leaders.html), in particular:

• Knowledge & Thinking Skills
• Adaptability
• Respect & Inclusion
• Relationship Building
• Development

Additional Information

Dalhousie University supports a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Our total compensation package includes a defined benefit pension plan, health and dental plans, a health spending account, an employee and family assistance program and a tuition assistance program.

Application Consideration

Applications from current university employees and external candidates are assessed concurrently. Current university employees will be given special consideration.

We sincerely appreciate all applications and note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted directly by the hiring department or Human Resources.

Diversity Statement

Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous persons (especially Mi’kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQ+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. For more information, please visit www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity .

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies 1

Open Date 07/11/2023

Close Date 07/31/2023

Open Until Filled No

Special Instructions to Applicant

Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/14247