Program Coordinator - Jobs in Halifax, NS

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Position DetailsPosition InformationPosition Title Program CoordinatorDepartment/Unit Faculty of Management - GeneralLocation HalifaxPosting Number S419-22Employee Group DPMGPosition Type TermDuration of Contract (if applicable) Two YearsEmployment Type Full TimeFull-time Equivalency (FTE) 1.0Salary $48,529 - $64,821 per annumClassification ADM-04Provisional StatementThis is a provisional classification. Formal classification procedures will be initiated by the Job Design Unit in approximately six months.About Dalhousie UniversityDalhousie 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 SummaryThe Creative Destruction Lab (CDL) Atlantic, housed at Dalhousie’s 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 Associate Director, Creative Destruction Lab, the Program Coordinator will ensure the successful execution of CDL-Atlantic and the program’s initiatives. The role will be essential in the coordination of logistical needs in the lead up to each CDL-Atlantic cohort, as well as continued support throughout the execution of the entire CDL-Atlantic program.Key Responsibilities

• Support the coordination of CDL events across multiple cohorts, which includes the coordination of communications, schedules, venue, catering, and supplies for all the attendees, which include mentors, sponsors, students, entrepreneurs, professors and all other invitees.
• Liaise with CDL-Atlantic participants to ensure proper registration and participant information. Works with all members of the CDL-Atlantic and CDL-Global teams to ensure program participants have access to resources and services, as appropriate.
• Assist Venture Managers with any recruitment tasks needed, including scraping lists, prospecting leads, and registration for interviewers and ventures.
• Implement a range of marketing activities including the conception and production of printed material, coordinating with the CDL-Global marketing team and CDL-Atlantic team members on social media content, and identifying marketing opportunities within the region.
• Complete administrative tasks including preparing and filing expense reports, organizing travel and accommodations, scheduling appointments and meetings for team members, including management of conference rooms and bookings.

NotePeriodic evening and weekend work, and 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.Dalhousie’s vaccine mandate has been suspended at this time, and employees no longer need to provide proof of full vaccination. However, health and safety risks to our community will continue to be monitored and a vaccine mandate may be reinstated if necessary.Required QualificationsPost secondary education in business, marketing, public relations, or other relevant field, plus three years’ in a related role (or equivalent combination of training and experience) is required. Demonstrated event planning and marketing experience is required. The ability to balance multiple competing priorities under strict deadlines is key; the candidate must be organized, adaptable, tactful, and have a high level of attention to detail. Given the nature of the position, strong interpersonal and written communication skills are imperative.AssetsKnowledge of the innovation/entrepreneurship ecosystem, University and industry trends are considered assets.Job CompetenciesThe successful candidate is expected to demonstrate proficiency in Dalhousie’s core and leadership competencies (https://www.dal.ca/dept/leaders.html), in particular:

• Integrity
• Respect & Inclusion
• Adaptability
• Knowledge & Thinking Skills
• Communication

Additional InformationDalhousie 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 ConsiderationApplications 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 StatementDalhousie 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.Posting Detail InformationNumber of Vacancies 1Open Date 10/24/2022Close Date 11/07/2022Open Until Filled NoSpecial Instructions to ApplicantQuick Apply

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