Program Manager, Emera ideaHUB

Dalhousie University; Halifax; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Dalhousie University seeks a Program Manager for the Emera ideaHUB in Halifax. The role involves designing and managing programs aimed at supporting innovation and venture development. The successful candidate will enhance participant experiences while collaborating on various initiatives in a vibrant educational setting.

Benefits

Defined benefit pension plan

Health and dental plans

Employee and family assistance program

Tuition assistance program

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of business and project management experience.
• Experience with managing budgets and expenses.
• Familiarity with start-up methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Manage program design and administration for Emera ideaHUB.
• Oversee course facilitator relationships and program enhancements.
• Develop impact metrics and manage program budgets.

Skills

Project Management

Interpersonal Communication

Organizational Skills

Budget Management

Logistics Management

Education

Undergraduate degree in a related field

Tools

Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems

Budgeting Software

Job description

Dalhousie University is Atlantic Canada’s leading research-intensive university and a driver of the region’s intellectual, social and economic development. Located in the heart of Halifax, Nova Scotia, with an Agricultural Campus in Truro/Bible Hill, Dalhousie is a truly national and international university, with more than half of our almost 21,000 students coming from outside of the province. Our 6,000 faculty and staff foster a vibrant, purpose-driven community, that celebrated 200 years of academic excellence in 2018.

Job Summary

Operated by the Faculty of Engineering at Dalhousie University and located on the Sexton Campus in Halifax’s vibrant downtown innovation district, the Emera ideaHUB accelerates the development of innovative physical-products. Reporting to the Associate Director, Emera ideaHUB, the Program Manager will design, deliver and execute the program content and administration, helping us provide a positive and relevant participant experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage program design for Emera ideaHUB offerings including ideaBUILD and ideaDESIGN programs, overseeing the planning, operations, and measurement of the programming.
• Manage the selection of course facilitators and content development and refinement in preparation for selected programs. Manage course facilitator relationships, including evaluation, feedback, and program enhancements.
• Lead monthly venture meeting sessions and convene the relevant experts for each venture team in the ideaBUILD program. Provide founders with the right resources and connections at the right time to support their venture development.
• Actively build relationships with peers in accelerators and incubators in the region. Collaborate on timing and program priorities. Suggest opportunities for joint programming where it helps founders accelerate and achieve their goals.
• Develop and manage impact metrics for specific programs. Liaise with Associate Director and Program Coordinator to advise on metrics, and support regular reporting requirements. Offer insights on opportunities for improvement and collaborate with team on enhancing programs year over year.
• Create and manage budgets for programming in partnership with Associate Director. Provide timely updates on changes to expenses, including contractors/vendors and out-of-pocket items. Ensure financial reporting requirements are being met for funding partners and other partnerships.

Note

The successful applicant will be eligible for hybrid work (combination of in-person work on campus and remote work from within Nova Scotia) as agreed by all parties based on operational requirements and university guidelines.

Required Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in a related field plus approximately three to five years business and project management experience (or equivalent combination of training and experience).
• Strong background in events, program management, logistics and operations, including experience developing events and programming, project management across multiple sites and stakeholders, and contact and vendor management.
• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal and communication (verbal, written and presentation) skills.
• Strong organizational skills and a detail-oriented approach with demonstrated experience managing details and logistics for concurrent events, teams, and facilities.
• Experience with accounting, managing budgets and expenses, Customer Relationship Management ( CRM ) systems, and record maintenance.
• Familiarity with start-up methodologies such as human-centered design, Lean, and Disciplined Entrepreneurship.

Assets

• Experience with instructional design.

The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate proficiency in Dalhousie’s core and leadership competencies (https://www.dal.ca/dept/leaders.html), in particular:

• Communication
• Relationship Building
• Accountability for Performance & Results

Additional Information

Dalhousie University supports a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Our total compensation package includes a defined benefit pension plan, health and dental plans, a health spending account, an employee and family assistance program and a tuition assistance program.

Application Consideration

Applications from current university employees and external candidates are assessed concurrently. Current university employees will be given special consideration.

We sincerely appreciate all applications and note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted directly by the hiring department or People and Culture.

Diversity Statement

Dalhousie 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 visit www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity

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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

Résumé / Curriculum Vitae (CV)

Optional Documents

Cover Letter