Industry Specialist - SSE - FT Support (4 positions)

Humber College; Old Toronto; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in higher education is seeking an Industry Specialist to drive business development and enhance student employment pathways. This role involves leveraging an entrepreneurial mindset to cultivate industry partnerships, focusing on new and at-risk programs while promoting equity and diversity. The successful candidate will work closely with faculty and campus partners to identify opportunities for growth and contribute to strategic initiatives that align with Humber's goals. Join a diverse and supportive team dedicated to shaping the future of students and communities through innovative education solutions.

Benefits

Supportive Team Environment

Tools and Technology for Success

Opportunity to Build Humber's Future

Qualifications

• 3 years experience in sales or business development required.
• Strong understanding of equity, diversity, and inclusion practices.

Responsibilities

• Generate viable industry leads and support conversion to partnerships.
• Collaborate with faculty to create targeted growth opportunities.

Skills

Sales Techniques

Business Development

Employer Engagement

Interpersonal Skills

Digital Literacy

Public Speaking

Negotiation Skills

Creative Marketing

Education

3 Year Diploma/Degree in Business/Marketing

Certificate in Sales/Marketing

Tools

CRM Systems

Digital Media Platforms

Job description

Job Description - Industry Specialist - SSE - FT Support (4 positions) (31788)

Find Your Spot at Humber

At Humber, our career paths open up a world of infinite possibilities for you to explore. People are at the heart of the Humber experience. Here, every day we work shoulder to shoulder to deliver excellence, and in doing so, we redefine what it means to be a leader in polytechnic education. Humber employees are a diverse group of committed, caring, and fun-loving people.

If you are interested in working in higher education and are looking to contribute to the largest Polytechnic in Ontario, as we shape the future of our students and communities, here is your opportunity to join our team.

Position Title: Industry Specialist

Hours: 35 hours per week

Faculty/Department: Student Success and Engagement

Campus/Location: North Campus

About the Industry Specialist Role:

Under the direction of the Manager, Industry and Business Development, the Industry Specialist utilizes an entrepreneurial mindset, effective sales and conversion tools and techniques, to generate viable industry leads and support their conversion to active industry partnerships for their assigned Faculty, in service of employment pathways for our graduates and in service of achieving all established targets.

The Industry Specialist’s priority is to work collaboratively with their faculty and campus partners to identify programs or areas in need of business development and create targeted growth opportunities for strategically important segments with a specific focus on new programs, at-risk programs, equity deserving groups, and other Faculty-driven initiatives.

The Industry Specialist is focused on actively bringing in new, quality employer leads and will contribute to business development initiatives, including targeted business development campaigns in a particular region or industry, for a particular faculty, program, or equity deserving group, as well as supporting the creation of business development presentations, resources, and tools. With the guidance of their Manager, the Industry Specialist will identify industry priorities based on economic forecasting, employment data, and industry trends, in tandem with Faculty and program priorities that face the greatest need. They will assist in the creation and execution of a targeted strategic plan specific to their assigned Faculty which will lend itself to strengthened ties with Industry and improve Humber’s student employment outcome targets.

About you:

You are passionate about working at Ontario’s largest polytechnic college; you thrive on improving productivity and quality that contribute to team success! If this sounds like you, keep reading:

Education:

• 3 year diploma/degree plus professional certification or equivalent ideally in Business/Marketing, Public Relations, Human Resources, or a related field
• Certificate in Sales, Marketing, Account Management, or Talent Acquisition

Experience/Skills:

• 3 years of practical related experience in sales, job development or business development in an educational, business or community service environment.
• 3 years of practical related experience in employer and alumni engagement practices and recruitment or talent sourcing.
• Demonstrated ability to work with a diverse client group using an Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging lens.
• Proven experience and ability to build strong internal and external partner relationships and use persuasion and negotiation skills to create and finalize agreements.
• Excellent interpersonal, public speaking and oral and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to deliver in a demanding target-based environment and meet and exceed goals.
• Strong Digital Literacy skills including: use of CRM or client management system, collecting and maintaining databases, marketing/sales strategies, and utilizing digital media platforms for student/client engagement and communication.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and deliverables.
• Experience using creative marketing techniques.

The incumbent should have working knowledge and familiarity of:

• The Canadian Association of Career Educators (CACEE) standards and guidelines for ethical recruitment.
• Canadian human rights, labour registration and/or general human resources practices.
• Current trends in higher education, career development, graduate employability, and understanding of local/national/global labour markets and economic forecasting.
• Understanding of provincial and federal funding opportunities.

If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you! At Humber Polytechnic, we don’t just accept difference — we celebrate it! Experience comes in many forms, skills are transferable, and a progressive mindset goes a long way at Humber. If your experience is close to what we’re looking for, consider applying and tell us why you are a great candidate for this job. Find your Spot at Humber!

What’s in it for you?

• An opportunity to be a part of building Humber's future.
• Be part of a diverse, hard-working, and supportive team.
• Tools and technology that will allow you to succeed at your job.

We thank you for your interest in working with Humber Polytechnic. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Consideration for Support Staff (Article 17 of FT Support Staff and Article 19 of PT Support Staff) positions will be given to internal employees in accordance with the respective Collective Agreements.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion:

Humber Polytechnic is committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of our students and our city. We actively seek Indigenous Peoples and individuals from equity-deserving groups with demonstrated skills and knowledge to deal with all aspects of equity, diversity, and inclusion in a post-secondary environment.

Humber supports employment equity. Racialized workers, women, Indigenous workers, LGBTQ2S+ workers, and workers with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For the purpose of statistical data collection, applicants are strongly encouraged to voluntarily self-identify. Humber’s diverse workplace also supports Francophone workers and young workers.

Accommodation:

Humber Polytechnic is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Our Talent Acquisition team will work with applicants requesting accommodations at any stage of the hiring process. This document is available in alternate formats upon request.

Anti-Discrimination Statement:

At Humber Polytechnic, all forms of discrimination and harassment are prohibited. All employees and applicants have the right to work in an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment. If you need assistance with concerns related to discrimination and harassment, please contact the Office of Human Rights and Harassment ([e-mail]).

Position Type: FT Support

Work Locations

North Campus

205 Humber College Blvd.

Etobicoke M9W 5L7

Job Family

Student Affairs and Services

Deadline to Apply: Jan 5, 2024

Job Posting

12/18/24

Department: Student Success and Engagement, Employability Zone