Full-time Manager, External Engagement and Partnerships

Algonquin College; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 98,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

Algonquin College is seeking a Manager to oversee the External Engagement and Partnerships team. This full-time role involves operational management, academic integration, and marketing for student and employer satisfaction. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in lead generation, social media, and partnership development. Join a leading institution committed to experiential learning and entrepreneurship, and contribute to enhancing mutual benefits for students and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Seven years' experience with demonstrated results in online lead generation.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proven leadership and management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage operational administration of the External Engagement and Partnerships team.
• Collaborate with other departments to enhance partnership experience.
• Ensure growth in market share for Algonquin stakeholders.

Skills

Online lead generation strategies

Social media for business goals

Marketing/Public Relations

Conflict resolution

Negotiation

Leadership

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Four year degree in Business, Education, or Marketing

Tools

CRM database tools

Job description

Please Note: If you are a current Algonquin College employee, apply to this job via the Workday application.

Department:

Experiential Learning and Entrepreneurship

Position Type:

Full-Time Administrative

Salary Range:

$98,395.00-$122,994.00-Annual

Sc heduled Weekly Hours:

36.25

Anticipated Start Date:

August 05, 2025

Length of Contract:

n/a

Posting Information

This job posting is now accepting applications from all qualified individuals.

Posting Closing Date:

July 9, 2025

Please note: jobs are posted until 11:59 pm on the job closing date.

Job Description:

Reporting to the Director, Experiential Learning and Entrepreneurship, the Manager is responsible for the operational management and administration of the External Engagement and Partnerships team which services both co-op and non-co-op programs across the College. The Manager is accountable to provide administrative leadership for 9.5 FTE at this time. The department has many qualitative and quantitative measures that Manager is responsible for including: jobs to student ratios, academic integration, student and employer satisfaction and reporting, effectiveness of marketing activities, etc.

The incumbent has the accountability to ensure that all services are provided to academic program areas and that there is growth in market share for Algonquin stakeholders. The incumbent is also responsible for providing leadership of the division’s employer and external relations activities, supporting cross-promotion and business development for applied research and entrepreneurship outreach.

The incumbent will liaise and partner with other college departments and services to provide a more seamless partnership experience for external constituents. In particular, the incumbent works closely with the Manager, Student Talent Development to fully understand the needs of students and graduates to inform the external partnerships being pursued.

Required Qualifications:

• A four (4) year degree; in Business, Education, marketing or other related fields.

• Seven (7) years of experience with online lead generation strategies with demonstrated results. Comfort using, computer-based tools including (but not limited to) word processing, spreadsheets, CRM database tools and specialized software plus the demonstrated ability to learn new computing skills;

• Experience with online lead generation strategies with demonstrated results. Comfort using, computer-based tools including (but not limited to) word processing, spreadsheets, CRM database tools and specialized software plus the demonstrated ability to learn new computing skills.

• Significant understanding, knowledge, and experience in the use of social media to achieve business goals, and user-experience.

• Membership in provincial, national and international organizations supporting work-integrated or experiential learning, entrepreneurship, and/or career education;

• Management skills in financial sustainability, conflict resolution, negotiation, leadership, marketing and developing partnership linkages. Demonstrated organizational skills and creativity. Demonstrated ability to prepare and administer a departmental budget;

• General understanding of academic areas within the College and the associated terminology. Must have knowledge of core competencies of students and what they can and cannot offer external stakeholders. Ability to quickly evaluate business models and match skills set required to academic programs;

• Aptitude for marketing/Public Relations/and online advertising and ability to implement marketing plans;

• Current knowledge of market and employment trends related to employment for College students;

• Demonstrated ability to produce year-over-year increases in departmental performance, specifically an increase in the number of co-op placements and/or entrepreneurial engagements across the college;

• Must have a demonstrated successful experience working in an environment where clients are served on a continuous basis;

• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills;

  Applied knowledge of Human Rights legislation, confidentiality policies, and Employment Standards Legislation;

• Proven leadership and management skills and the ability to supervise staff, use sound judgement, manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.

* This position is paid at Payband 11

* Vacancy for P01881

This position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement in accordance with Algonquin College's Flexible Work Arrangement Policy: https://www.algonquincollege.com/policies/files/2022/08/HR26.pdf

Algonquin College values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We offer an inclusive work environment and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process please contact the Human Resources department at [e-mail]. While we thank all those who apply, only those to be interviewed will be contacted.