2526-082 - Project Coordinator (PS2) - Central Office

Nova Scotia Community College - NSCC; Halifax; On-site; CAD 64,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Nova Scotia Community College is seeking a Project Coordinator for a full-time position focused on entrepreneurship programming. The successful candidate will coordinate activities and support the growth of the NSCC makerspace strategy, engaging students in the entrepreneurial ecosystem. A commitment to diversity and inclusion is essential.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plans

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Aid

Wellness Programs

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of relevant occupational experience supporting entrepreneurs.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and digital environments.
• Experience in training and facilitation is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate activities, events, and programming in entrepreneurship.
• Support growth of the NSCC provincial makerspace strategy.
• Deliver extracurricular, co-curricular, and curricular programming.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service skills

Team collaboration

Problem-solving skills

Critical thinking skills

Effective communication

Coordination skills

Information management

Education

Two-year post-secondary diploma in a related discipline

Diploma in Business Administration or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Virtual meeting platforms

Social media tools

Job description

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The Opportunity

Halifax, NS

Education and Training

Experienced

Full-time

Competition Number: 2526-082

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plans
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Aid
• Wellness Programs

Central Office

Halifax, Nova Scotia

Research, Innovation and Workforce Development - NSCC Entrepreneurship

Term, Full-time Position: Commencing approximately June 16, 2025 and ending approximately June 16, 2026

Application deadline: 11:59PM, May 27, 2025

Competition No: 2526-082

The salary scale for Professional Support 2 is based on steps that range from $64,783.04 - $86,126.92. New Professional Support employees may receive up to a maximum of seven steps for relevant occupational experience, which is $75,439.19 annually.

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What you'll do

Responsibilities

What you will be doing…

The project coordinator will report to the Senior Manager Entrepreneurship and will be responsible for project coordination of activities, events, and programming in entrepreneurship across NSCC, with particular focus on The Dartmouth Makerspace. This position will support the growth and development of the NSCC provincial makerspace strategy, resource support, program coordination, and other entrepreneurial programming for makerspace development for staff and students. This role focuses on program development that will propel students into the entrepreneurial ecosystem from a local, national, and international perspective, through the delivery of extracurricular, co-curricular, and curricular programming.

What you'll need

Qualifications

• The minimum educational qualification for this position is a two-year post-secondary diploma in a related discipline.
• A diploma in Business Administration or related field in entrepreneurship or applied research would be preferred.
• You have a minimum of three (3) years of recent and relevant occupational experience supporting entrepreneurs through business advisories, community partner navigation, resource access, and workshop delivery.
• You are proficient in Microsoft Office, email, virtual meeting platforms, and social media tools.
• You are comfortable working in a digital environment and committed to leveraging technology to enhance the student experience.
• Experience in training, facilitation, and adult learning principles is an asset.
• You have supported or provided services to staff, students, and prospective students.
• Experience working in a makerspace environment is preferred.

Relevant Skills And Knowledge

• Commitment to inclusion, diversity, equity, accessibility, and anti-racism
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Strong team collaboration abilities
• Technical knowledge in business support, startups, makerspace activities, and program coordination
• Problem-solving and critical thinking skills
• Effective communication skills
• Coordination skills for entrepreneurial programming and events
• Information management skills related to entrepreneurial activities
• Dedication to lifelong learning in entrepreneurship and adult education
• Active involvement in community networks within the entrepreneurial ecosystem

A Little Bit About Us

Nova Scotia Community College

We value Diversity and Inclusion

The College is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including Indigenous persons, Black/African Nova Scotians, racially visible communities, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ+ persons, and women. Applicants may self-identify via the online questionnaire.

All NSCC positions are advertised bi-weekly. For more info about us and our hiring process, visit our website.

Interested in working with us?

As a condition of employment, Professional Support employees must complete a two-year adult education program delivered by NSCC. This program is a significant investment in employee development. Successful candidates must complete this during their probationary period. Candidates will need to provide three recent occupational references and official transcripts.

NSCC ensures reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Contact HR Generalist Nikki Berrigan at [e-mail] for accommodations. Our Employee Workplace Accommodation Policy can be viewed online.

Applications submitted late or on paper cannot be accepted.

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