Job Description

Reporting to the Scientific Director of APPTA, the Strategy and Partnerships Coordinator will support the day-to-day planning, coordination, and execution of APPTA\'s operations and lead the future planning and partnerships of the hub as well as support the program execution in support of the Director of Operations and Scientific Director.
Key Responsibilities

• Identify and secure future partnerships with relevant stakeholders and organizations as well as maintain existing partnerships. Monitor and track Key Performance Indicators (KPI)for partnership and growth analytics.
• Contribute to the strategic planning and development of APPTA\'s work including, but not limited to, highlighting funding opportunities, building new ideas for products, programs, events, and promoting a continuous improvement mindset.
• Spearhead the identification of funding opportunities and writing of grant applications, including finding partners.
• Lead the identification and recruitment of researchers and other relevant initiatives to populate APPTA\'s research repository.
• Contribute to the development and dissemination of APPTA\'s knowledge translation products on all of APPTA\'s platforms (i.e. website, portal, newsletter, podcast), including the Knowledge Translation (KT)blogs, evidence briefs, policy briefs, environmental scans, infographics, and research roundups, as well as virtual and in person events.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Scientific Director and/or Manager.

NoteThe successful applicant will primarily work remotely, with occasional presence in-person on-campus to meet client needs and operation requirements.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 Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in a relevant field (business administration, economics, commerce etc.) or a combination of education and practical experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, organizational skills, and interpersonal skills.
• Effective time management skills for project coordination, planning, and organization and be able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a team environment as well as independently.
• Proficiency in computer-related document management (e.g., cloud-based storage systems) and communication programs (e.g., Microsoft Teams,).
• Bilingual English and French.

Assets

• Previous experience in health research and/or health or social policy.

Additional Information
Application ConsiderationWe thank all applicants for their interest, however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Diversity StatementDalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island (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 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. In accordance with our Employment Equity Policy, preference will be given in hiring processes to candidates who self-identify as members of one or more of the equity-deserving groups listed above. For more information, including details related to our Employment Equity Policy and Plan and definitions of equity-deserving groups please visitPosting Detail InformationNumber of Vacancies 1
Open Date 08/15/2024
Close Date 08/29/2024
Open Until Filled No
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