REGIONAL MANAGER OF IN.BUSINESS

Cape Breton University; Membertou 28B; Hybrid; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cape Breton University (CBU) seeks a Regional Manager of In.Business for Unama’ki College to lead Indigenous student recruitment and mentor engagement, working with the Director, Business Operations. This is a full-time, limited-term position of about one year, with potential renewal, based at CBU’s Membertou Office.

The role will implement strategic objectives, build partner networks, plan conferences, manage a regional budget, track activities, coordinate meetings and travel, and deliver

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to recruit Indigenous high school students and mentors.
• Strong proposal writing, administrative support, and reporting skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and maintain attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Execute strategic objectives and initiatives (Indigenous student recruitment, mentor recruitment, funding opportunities).
• Establish and maintain productive partnerships with communities and internal stakeholders.
• Plan and host up to two conferences per year.
• Develop and manage a regional budget and track progress.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Verbal & written communication

Travel willingness

Project coordination

Team collaboration

Education

Master’s degree preferred

Bachelor’s degree with extensive experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Cape Breton University (CBU) is seeking a Regional Manager of In.Business for Unama’ki College. This is a full-time, limited-term position for approximately one year, with the possibility of renewal.

The successful candidate will collaborate with the Director, Business Operations, to focus on high school student recruitment and encourage the study of business and related disciplines through the delivery of the established In.Business mentorship program.

Worksite will include CBU’s Membertou Office.

The successful candidate will:

• Executing strategic objectives and initiatives, including:
  • identifying and recruiting Indigenous high school students.
  • identifying and recruiting of Indigenous business mentors.
  • establishing and maintaining key contacts; and
  • identifying funding and other opportunities that benefit Unama’ki College.
• Establishing and maintaining productive partner, community, and stakeholder relationships, including collaboration with internal CBU schools and departments.
• Plan, coordinate, host a maximum of two conferences per year.
• Developing and maintaining a regional budget.
• Track project activities, timelines, deliverables, and outcomes to support successful program execution.
• Coordinate logistics related to meetings, events, travel, program activities, and operational requirements.
• Prepare and maintain reports, updates, and program documentation for internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide administrative and operational support, including scheduling, correspondence, and document management.
• Assist and support team members with ongoing initiatives, collaborative projects, and day-to-day operations.

Other duties as assigned by the direct supervisor.

The ideal candidate will require:

• A Master’s Degree is preferred, but candidates with a Bachelor’s degree with extensive, demonstrated experience may be considered. Discipline areas of Business, Regional, and Community Economic Development and/or Education are preferred;
• Knowledge of Indigenous communities and experience working with and in communities is essential;
• Demonstrated capacity for proposal writing, administrative support, and reporting are essential;
• Demonstrated capacity for organization with attention to detail in a multi-task environment is required;
• A self-starter with a strong work ethic and able to work well with other disciplines is essential;
• Effective relationship management, strong verbal and written communication, and presentation skills are required;
• A demonstrated ability to deliver major collaborative partnerships with external partners in a timely and professional manner, including execution of multiple short- and long-term projects simultaneously;
• Proficiency with word processing, Excel spreadsheets, and PowerPoint presentation development;
• Willingness and ability to travel;
• Mi’kmaq language is considered a valued asset.

Cape Breton University is strongly committed to fostering diversity within our community. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our staff, our faculty and its scholarship including, but not limited to, women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply but applications from Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

CBU is committed to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) and applicants are encouraged to self-identity if they are part of a marginalized community or have experience working with Indigenous communities.

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