Advisor, Business Developmentâ University of Lethbridge

Mitacs; Lethbridge; On-site; CAD 72,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative organization seeks a Business Development Advisor to bridge academia and industry, fostering partnerships and promoting Mitacs programs. The ideal candidate will hold a Masters or PhD, possess excellent presentation and creative thinking skills, and thrive in a dynamic environment. This full-time role in Lethbridge demands a team player who can navigate the fast-paced world of academic-industry collaboration.

Benefits

Inclusive work environment

Diversity and equity initiatives

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Ability to work in high-performance culture.
• Fluent in English for communication.
• Desire to pursue career outside academia.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with university stakeholders to identify industry opportunities.
• Create and maintain a network of partners in industry and academia.
• Promote various Mitacs programs and negotiate agreements.

Skills

Presentation Skills

Creativity

Teamwork

Self-starter

Networking

Education

Recent Masters or PhD

Job description

Do you want to be part of our innovative and entrepreneurial team

Do you thrive in an entrepreneurial environment and enjoy working in a team atmosphere Are you an outside the box thinker who strives to implement continuous improvements Do you take a strategic approach to your work Do you enjoy a fast-paced culture where your opinions are valued and respected Do you enjoy building partnerships to solve mutually beneficial challenges

Mitacs is a national not-for-profit that helps industry and non-profit partners solve strategic challenges by leveraging Canadas world-class post-secondary talent and a global network of industry academic and government partnerships. Through these collaborations Mitacs helps business and community partners succeed improves students on-the-job skills development and strengthens Canadas world-class innovation ecosystem. At Mitacs we strive to develop the next generation of innovators with vital research and business skills. In partnership with domestic and international companies governments and academia we support a new economy using Canadas most valuable resource its people.

To get a better understanding of Mitacs and read more about our values please visit our website.

This is not your ordinary sales job. Our business development team members are the bridge between academia and industry partners or organizations. They spot opportunities and act on behalf of Mitacs. They are at the forefront of marketing Mitacs programs and are analogous to matchmakers who find the common interests between companies and researchers.

If you were to join Mitacs as the Business Development Advisor with the University of Lethbridge wed ask you to do the following :

• Work closely with members of Mitacs Business Development Research and Programs teams to deliver highquality programming
• Work closely with stakeholders at University of Lethbridge to fully understand the needs of the researchers and students find industry opportunities and identify the best programs to leverage the research opportunities uncovered
• Similarly work with the other postsecondary institutions in Southern Alberta (e.g. Lethbridge Polytechnic Red Crow Community College Medicine Hat College)
• Create and maintain a network of partners / clients in industry and academia
• Introduce companies and not-for-profit organizations to various Mitacs programs
• Introduce companies to various researchers
• Provide support to the Business Development team as needed
• Provide business development support to all Mitacs programs as needed
• Provide business development and student engagement support to University of Lethbridge and other participant institutions
• Work collaboratively with offices involved in the administration of Mitacs programs such as the Office of Research and Innovation Services the School Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies Career Bridge and the International Office to :

ensure clarity of roles of the various parties involved in Mitacs administration

• plan strategically and operationally means by which to increase participation in Mitacs programs
• promote opportunities through University of Lethbridges existing communication channels and beyond
• assist in negotiating the necessary agreements to facilitate discussions and collaborations between the University of Lethbridge and industry partners

This sounds quite exciting and challenging right Lets hope so because if it does theres a good chance this job is right for you. Heres what you will have already that will help you to handle these challenges :

• Recent Masters or PhD (within one or two years) ideally from University of Lethbridge or an equivalent combination of education and research experience
• Excellent presentation skills
• Enthusiastic and highenergy selfstarter spirit
• Team player spirit
• Ability to think creatively and try new things
• Desire to pursue a career outside of research and academia
• Ability to work in a fast-paced high-performance culture
• Knowledge of written and spoken English is required in this role as you will interact with colleagues clients and stakeholders located across Canada

Special consideration will be given to applicants with an active social network with proven ability to promote participation and sponsorship in programs or initiatives in their community.

Hiring Range : $72000 - $85500

Hiring and Salary Range Transparency

Typically employees are hired transferred or promoted within the salary range specifically between the minimum and midpoint in the hiring range.

The salary range refers to the range of base salaries for a given position encompassing the minimum and maximum amounts. The midpoint of the range is positioned approximately halfway between the minimum and maximum indicating a fully qualified employee with comprehensive job knowledge and experience for the role.

Only in rare and exceptional circumstances where a candidate has the experience skills and expertise that far exceed those required for the position would we consider paying above the hiring range for this role.

Equity diversity and inclusion (EDI) and decolonization are core values at Mitacs : Equity Diversity and Inclusion - Mitacs. We believe a diverse workforce comprised of individuals with different ideas strengths interests and backgrounds (e.g. gender identities and expressions Indigeneity race abilities sexual orientation and other identities) are crucial to our success. We welcome everyone to apply and encourage you to connect with us if you require accommodations during the recruitment process.

Required Experience :

Unclear Seniority

Key Skills

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 72000 - 85500

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