Job Description

Office of the President-Director, External Relations & PartnershipsTracking Code: req1402Faculty/Department: Office of PresidentNumber of Positions: 1Appointment Type: Full-Time Continuing,Hours of Work: 35 hours per weekSalary Range: Level 12 - Annual Hiring Salary, $119,938, with annual step progression in accordance with the .Posting Date: November 18, 2024Closing Date: December 6, 2024Job Summary:This position will develop and provide oversight for the university's external relations strategies concerning two targeted audiences: community organizations and strategic university partners (industry). It will provide strategic direction and execution of operational plans that advance the university's initiatives and enhances the university's engagement with community and industry partners. The Director will develop the strategy and operational framework for the Partnership Office. The position will also provide oversight over the university's community relations strategy and act as the university's primary liaison with economic development agencies.Nature of work:
This position reports to the President & Vice-Chancellor, and will represent the University externally with promoting the university's brand and building its reputation as a partner of choice.Responsibilities/accountabilities:1. Partnership Facilitation.

• Spearheads the development, strategy and operational framework for the university's Partnerships Office including metrics, documentation, tracking and collaborative workspaces.

• Chairs a pan-university committee and working groups for Strategic University Partner (SUPs).

• Provides strategic advice to senior leadership in service gaps, industry trends, etc.

• Develops corporate strategies to increase financial support and engagement in the university's activities including establishment of baseline metrics and aspirational targets.

• Develops and coordinates corporate strategies for new and existing corporate partners with a special emphasis on developing high-value engagements from across the university.

• Facilitates coordination of internal Ontario Tech teams to increase engagement of corporate partners across academic, research and fundraising priorities that support the university's strategic priorities and goals.

• Acts as the institutional liaison for select strategic partners liaising with senior level industry partner contacts

• Coordinates the development/modification of policies, processes and resources that facilitate partnerships across the institution.

• Chairs an administrative working group around partnerships to build internal cohesion, develop partnership strategies and build institutional knowledge of individual departments.

• Champions university's partnership value proposition to external stakeholders and influencers.

Represents the University externally, promoting the university's brand and building its reputation as a partner of choice.

• Identifies and organizes corporate and community engagement with Ontario Tech faculties, researchers, and departments.

• Proactively tracks and reports on unit engagement and outcomes impact.

• Coordinates the development of pan-university resources that facilitates partnership development including maintenance of institutional Partner web pages.

2. Community Relations.

• Provides oversight in the development of the university's community relations strategy.

• Coordinates the university's activities with local boards of trade/chambers of commerce to proactively promote and position the university.

• Facilitates an internal committee to deliver on our community relations strategy to maximize the university's sponsorship opportunities.

3. Economic Development.

• Develops, facilitates, and promotes the university's role in economic development at local, provincial, and national levels with government.

• Develops and promotes key messaging that positions the university as an economic anchor.

• Liaises with (economic development), community and industry stakeholders to positively position and leverage Ontario Tech as an innovation.

• Participates in large regional strategic initiatives to position the university Support the Region's Intelligent Community Steering committee.

• Chair quarterly meetings with City and Regional Economic Development staff.

• Support local economic development agencies in their support of local businesses as it ladders into Ontario Tech strengths - primarily talent development and expertise.

4. Supervision/Administration.

• Manages Partnerships Office staff.

• Represents External Relations and actively contribute to institutional committees.

• Provides strategic advice and analysis to the President, as well as the University's senior leadership team as it relates to, the PSE sector or university-industry relations.

Required Skills:

• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills with a strong ability to convey complex information in a variety of formats.
• A highly organized and strong communicator that can work collaboratively as a teammate but also able to work independently with minimal direction.
• A natural connector with a business development mindset to identify mutually beneficial opportunities for both the industry/community partner and the university.
• Aptitude for working in a diverse environment; ability to interact with a wide variety of constituencies successfully.
• Dependable, resourceful, and excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to lead and motivate individuals.
• Strong political acumen with the ability to promote positive stakeholder relations.
• Creative ability to solve problems, oversee challenges and provide recommendations for service offering improvements.
• Ability to work under pressure, juggle multiple priorities at a time and coordinate efforts among several groups of people.

Required Education:

• A minimum four-year university degree relevant field.
• An equivalent combination of education and related experience may be considered

• Verification of Academic credentials may be required

Required Experience:

• Minimum of 10 to 15 years of stakeholder and business development experience, with a proven track record of building and maintaining strong client/partner relationships.
• Strong working knowledge of Ontario Tech's academic, strategic and research priorities as well as opportunities and issues.
• Extensive knowledge of Strong understanding of academic and research environments beneficial.

How to Apply:Interested candidates should submit in electronic format a covering letter and their resume. Applications will be accepted until December 6, 2024 or until a suitable candidate is found. We appreciate all applications received; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.Ontario Tech University is actively committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, indigenization and decolonization (EDIID), and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates, while especially encouraging applications from First Nations, Metis, Inuit peoples, Indigenous peoples of North America, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, and those who identify as women and/or 2SLGBTQ+. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens, permanent residents, Indigenous Peoples in Canada, and those eligible to work in Canada, will be given priority.Ontario Tech University respects people's different needs and therefore will take all reasonable steps to ensure accommodation for applicants where appropriate. The University is also committed to ensuring that confidentiality is maintained throughout all aspects of the recruitment cycle.If you require accommodation, please contact , Health and Disability Management Specialist. For more information about the universities policies for accommodating employees with disabilities please review the university's .The university acknowledges the lands and people of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation which is covered under the Williams Treaties. We are situated on the Traditional Territory of the Mississaugas, a branch of the greater Anishinaabeg Nation which includes Algonquin, Ojibway, Odawa and Pottawatomi.Job Location: Oshawa, Ontario, CanadaExpected Start Date: 12/2/2024

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