Project Coordinator, Entrepreneurship (PS2) - Central Office

Nova Scotia Community College; Halifax; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

A community college in Nova Scotia is seeking a Project Coordinator for Entrepreneurship to support various programming and initiatives aimed at enhancing the entrepreneurial ecosystem. Ideal candidates will have a diploma in a related field and at least three years of experience in a similar role. Skills in project coordination, customer service, and communication are essential. This full-time position offers a salary between $70,228 and $87,849 annually.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of related occupational experience in supporting entrepreneurs.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and social media tools.
• Experience in training, facilitation, preparation, delivery, and evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Support NSCC Entrepreneurship and its Senior Manager with project duties.
• Facilitate entrepreneurship-related programming and activities.
• Support development of entrepreneurial programs across the college.

Skills

Project Coordination

Superior Customer Service

Strong Communication

Technical Knowledge in Business Support

Problem-Solving

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Two-year post-secondary diploma in a related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Virtual Meeting Platforms

Job description

Overview

Project Coordinator Entrepreneurship (PS2) – Central Office, Halifax, Nova Scotia

Research Innovation and Workforce Development - NSCC Entrepreneurship

Continuing Full-time Position: Commencing approximately September 22, 2025

Application deadline: 11:59 PM September 4, 2025

Competition No: 2526-209

The salary scale for Professional Support 2 ranges from $70,228.25 to $87,849.46 per year. New Professional Support employees may receive up to seven steps for relevant occupational experience, up to a maximum of $76,947.98 annually.

What you will do

• Support NSCC Entrepreneurship and its Senior Manager with entrepreneurship project duties, activities, events, and programming.
• Support campuses and programs with entrepreneurship-related programming, projects, events, and activities.
• Support the growth and development of Enactus Collide, Entrepreneur in the Making, and other similar entrepreneurial programs across the college.

This role focuses on program development that propels students into the entrepreneurial ecosystem from a local, national, and international perspective through the delivery of extra co- and extracurricular programming.

What you’ll need

• Qualifications and Occupational Experience:
• A two-year post-secondary diploma in a related discipline (e.g., Entrepreneurship, Business Administration, Office Administration, Library Information Technology, IT-related).
• A diploma in Business Administration or related field in entrepreneurship or applied research would be preferred.
• A minimum of three years (full-time equivalent) of related occupational experience in supporting entrepreneurs, including business advisories, navigating community partners, access to resources, and workshop delivery.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, email, virtual meeting platforms, and social media tools.
• Comfortable working in a digital environment; takes responsibility for acquiring knowledge about advancing technology; committed to using technology to create an exceptional student experience.
• Experience in training, facilitation, preparation, delivery, and evaluation. Knowledge of adult learning principles is an asset.
• Experience supporting/providing service to staff, students, and prospective students.

Relevant Skills and Knowledge

• Commitment to inclusion, diversity, equity, accessibility, and anti-racism.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to interact with diverse people and support issue resolution.
• Superior customer service skills with the ability to build trust beyond the immediate interaction.
• Strong teamwork skills to contribute positively to a team environment.
• Technical knowledge in business support, startup operations program coordination, and resource development.
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities.
• Strong communication skills.
• Excellent coordination skills related to entrepreneurial programming, event coordination, and developing resources for staff and students.
• Proven records and information management in entrepreneurial supports and services across the province.
• Commitment to lifelong learning in entrepreneurship and adult learning.
• Active involvement in the local, national, and international entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Were looking for

• Core Skills

• Project Coordination

A little bit about us

Nova Scotia Community College

We value Diversity and Inclusion

The College values diversity and inclusion and is committed to employment equity. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates including Aboriginal/Indigenous Persons, Black/African Nova Scotians, members of racially visible communities, persons with disabilities, persons of a minority sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, and women. Applicants wishing to self-identify may do so by completing the online questionnaire within the application.

NSCC is organized into five campus regions and three stand-alone campuses. Each region and stand-alone campus is led by a designated Principal and regional management team which supports NSCC’s commitment to accessible high-quality education across the province.

• Eastern Region: Pictou Campus, Strait Area Campus, Wagmatcook Learning Centre
• Northern Region: Truro Campus, Cumberland Campus, Amherst Learning Centre
• Metro Region: Akerley Campus, IT Campus
• Southwest Region: Lunenburg, Shelburne, Burridge Campuses, Digby Learning Centre
• Valley Region: Kingstec Campus, Annapolis Valley Campus, Centre of Geographic Sciences (COGS)

• Stand-Alone Campuses: Ivany Campus, Sydney Waterfront Campus, eCampus

All NSCC positions are advertised every Tuesday and Thursday. To learn more about us and our hiring process please follow this link.

Work With Us

As a condition of employment, Professional Support employees at NSCC must complete a part-time adult education program delivered by NSCC. This program is a significant investment in learning and development during the probationary period. Term full-time Professional Support employees are also required to participate in this program.

NSCC is committed to the full inclusion of all applicants and will provide reasonable accommodations as required. If accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact the HR Generalist. Our Employee Workplace Accommodation Policy can be found here.

Late or paper applications will not be accepted.

Required Experience

• Key Skills

• Office Manager Experience
• Microsoft Office
• Customer Service
• Computer Skills
• Microsoft Outlook
• Microsoft Word
• QuickBooks
• Administrative Experience

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1

Monthly Salary: 70,228 - 87,849