Manager, Stream (CDL-Rockies), Haskayne School of Business - Jobs in Calgary, AB

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Position OverviewThe Deans Office in the Haskayne School of Business invites applications for a Manager, Stream (CDL-Rockies . This Full-time Fixed Term position is for approximately 12 months (based on length of grant funding), with the possibility of extension.The Creative Destruction Lab-Rockies (CDL-Rockies) is a cohort-based university-linked new venture accelerator program at the Haskayne School of Business. CDL-Rockies helps innovators transition from science projects to high-growth companies, inviting some of the worlds top, early-stage technology ventures to Calgary for this innovative 9-month program. After a rigorous application and selection process, the CDL-Rockies program engages senior entrepreneurial leaders, as well as noted scientists, economists, investors and graduate students in the support of new venture founders with a goal to prepare these founders for seed stage financing and accelerated growth.CDL-Rockies is built upon the original CDL model, developed at the Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto in 2012. The CDL network has to date created over $6 billion in equity value for participating ventures in a seven-year period of time, while educating thousands of students and creating new and unique job opportunities for graduates and the broader ecosystem.The achievement of these milestones (well beyond the original 5-year goal) is testament to the CDL culture, which we work to emulate at CDL-Rockies. The CDL culture is one that engages a team of brilliant people with significant relationship acumen, a strong sales orientation, an innovative mindset, and relentless ambition to create the foundation for world-class venture acceleration.Globally, the CDL network includes sites located in the business and management schools in the Universities of British Columbia, Calgary, Oxford, Toronto, Wisconsin-Madison and Washington; Dalhousie University; HEC Montreal and Paris; and the Georgia Institute of Technology.Extended or alternative hours (evenings and weekends) and travel will be required based on the needs of CDL-Rockies. This position is required to maintain complete confidentiality regarding all business matters and to exercise a high degree of professionalism in the execution of his/her duties.Reporting to Director of Programming, the Stream Manager (Energy) is responsible for leading the recruitment, analysis, evaluation and selection of high-potential ventures into the program as well as overseeing the team that facilitates the relationships between ventures and mentors for the Energy Stream at CDL-Rockies.Position DescriptionSummary of Key Responsibilities (job functions include but are not limited to):This position will be responsible for managing a team of venture leaders as it recruits, selects, supports, and advises the ventures that participate in the CDL program each year. Duties related to this accountability include:

• Directly manage and oversee a team of three including two venture leaders and one student analysts.
• Direct and conduct full cycle recruitment, training and development, performance reviews and annual increases.
• Manages performance, disciplinary action and termination of staff reporting to the position.
• Challenges others to develop as leaders while serving as a role model and mentor.
• Lead and manage the team, fostering a team-based culture, ensuring positive interactions with other team members and collaborators.
• Scopes student projects, hires additional students as required, and participates in their supervision.
• Collaborates with the Director of Programming and CDL-Rockies Site Lead to develop long-term strategies and goals to increase ventures applying for the program.
• Executes outreach strategy for recruitment of incoming cohort
• Manage the outreach to high priority founders on an individual basis throughout the year.
• Manages events to increase awareness, knowledge and participation of CDL Rockies.
• Establish and manage relationships with centres of innovation in Western Canadian & US Universities, venture capital funds, incubators & accelerators, and tech associations to build a strong pipeline of CDL applicants.
• The Stream Manager will directly manage approximately five ventures each year. This requires:
• Acts as coordinator between ventures, mentors, scientists, and students
• Supports ongoing communication with founders
• Develops documentation to support CDL programming
• Manages documentation workflow (Venture Summaries, Venture updates, Meeting Schedules, etc.)

Qualifications / Requirements:

• Graduate degree in a relevant field and / or MBA.
• Minimum of five years experience in the energy sector and / or new venture / start-up space.
• Experience leading teams and working in senior startup / technology company leadership roles.
• Strong analytical ability and understanding of business models and drivers of success in startups across several verticals.
• Deep financial literacy specific to new venture fundraising and venture deals.
• Highly motivated with strong interest in all aspects of relationship management.
• Ability to analyze and systematically evaluate ventures - proficient with financial modelling, conducting market analysis, and strategic planning.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and public speaking skills.
• Passion to consistently meet or exceed performance objectives.
• Highly organized with strong project management experience
• Entrepreneurial and highly motivated with strong interest in startups and venture capital
• Passion to consistently meet or exceed performance objectives
• Strong, team-oriented work ethic with willingness to work independently and autonomously
• Previous experience founding a startup is an asset.
• Experience working as consultant or advisor to startup companies is an asset.

Application Deadline: January 24, 2022We would like to thank all applicants in advance for submitting their resumes. Please note, only those candidates chosen to continue on through the selection process will be contacted.Additional InformationThis position is classified in the Management Career Band, Level 1 of the Management and Professional Staff Career Framework.To find out more about management and staff opportunities at the University of Calgary and all we have to offer, view our Management and Staff Careers website. For more information about the Haskayne School of Business visit Careers in the Haskayne School of Business.COVIDSafe Campus StrategyThe University has implemented a new Vaccination Directive that requires all faculty and staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by January 1, 2022. You will be required to upload proof of vaccination prior to commencing your duties. Please review the COVIDSafe Campus website for further information and access to additional resources.About the University of CalgaryThe University of Calgary is Canadas leading next-generation university - a living, growing and youthful institution that embraces change and opportunity with a can-do attitude. Located in the nations most enterprising city, the university is making tremendous progress on its Eyes High journey to be recognized as one of Canadas top five research universities, grounded in innovative learning and teaching and fully integrated with the community it both serves and leads. The University of Calgary inspires and supports discovery, creativity and innovation across all disciplines. For more information, visit ucalgary.ca.The University of Calgary has launched an institution-wide Indigenous Strategy in line with the foundational goals of Eyes High, committing to creating a rich, vibrant, and culturally competent campus that welcomes and supports Indigenous Peoples, encourages Indigenous community partnerships, is inclusive of Indigenous perspectives in all that we do.The University of Calgary recognizes that a diverse staff/faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community. We are committed to removing barriers that have been historically encountered by some people in our society. We strive to recruit individuals who will further enhance our diversity and will support their professional success while they are here. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, however preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.Quick Apply

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