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Job title: Office of the Vice-President, Research & Innovation – Program Officer, Brilliant Catalyst – Limited Term
Company: University of Ontario Institute of Technology
Job description: Faculty or Department: Office of the Vice-President, Research & Innovation
Number of Positions: 1
Position Title: Program Officer, Brilliant Catalyst
Appointment Type: Limited Term
Hours of work: 35 hours per week
Salary Range: $69,371 – $81,613
Posting Date: January 8, 2021
Closing Date: February 3, 2021
Nature of work:
Reporting to the Director, Creativity and Entrepreneurship.
Responsibilities/accountabilities:
The Program Coordinator will:
- Operate and grow existing programs in the Brilliant Catalyst
- Help to develop and trouble-shoot existing program performance and delivery
- Coordinate technology based projects including software, application and/or web development projects.
- Assist with the design and implementation of new partnerships (external and internal) and programs initiated by the Director, Brilliant Catalyst
- Implement and operate selected other Brilliant programs, initiatives, events and services including applications, consents and related paperwork,
- Create and maintain relationships with members of the entrepreneurship ecosystem to support program delivery
- Supervise students, consultants as appropriate
- Act as liaison and advisor to relevant on-campus student organizations (e.g. Enactus)
- Coordinate formal (e.g. newsletter, social media) communications with students and other constituencies as may be determined from time to time including event announcements, relevant competitions and grant opportunities.
- Participate as mentor and advisor, in the day to day operation of the Brilliant Incubator and Brilliant programs and workshops, in collaboration with members of the Brilliant mentor network.
- Represent Brilliant Catalyst at various external and internal events
- Work collaboratively with the Manager, Brilliant Catalyst and internal Ontario Tech staff on Brilliant matters including but not limited to: microcredentials, intellectual property, conflict of interest, application for grants such as Mitacs E-Accelerate, Continuous Learning
Required Skills
- Outgoing, relationship oriented
- Demonstrated team player
- Creative
- Diplomatic
- Self starter
- Detail oriented, disciplined and organized
- Ability to drive event and activities execution
Education:
- Completion of a University Program consisting of Four Academic Years or Equivalent
- Verification of Academic credentials may be required
Required Experience
- Over 3 years and including 5 years
- Experience coordinating technology based projects including software, application and/or web development projects.
- Experience working with students, faculty and alumni
- Experience with entrepreneurship programming and concepts
- Experience in entrepreneurial ecosystem
- Experience in university management environment and university student organizations
- Experience in working with industry and government partners
PLEASE NOTE: The possibility for fulltime continuing will be determined at the end of contract.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit in electronic format a covering letter and their resume. Applications will be accepted until February 3, 2021 or until a suitable candidate is found. We appreciate all applications received; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
This position falls within the bargaining unit represented by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU) and will be subject to the terms and conditions of the collective agreement between the university and the OPSEU. To the extent that policies are not included in the collective agreement, employment will also be governed by the university’s policies which may also be found on our website and which may be amended from time-to-time.
Ontario Tech University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates, while especially encouraging applications from women, members of visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
Ontario Tech University respects people’s different needs and therefore will take all reasonable steps to ensure accommodation for applicants where appropriate. The University is also committed to ensuring that confidentiality is maintained throughout all aspects of the recruitment cycle.
If you require an accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please notify the hiring manager or , Health and Disability Management Specialist. For more information about the universities policies for accommodating employees with disabilities please review the university’s
The university acknowledges the lands and people of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation which is covered under the Williams Treaties. We are situated on the Traditional Territory of the Mississaugas, a branch of the greater Anishinaabeg Nation which includes Algonquin, Ojibway, Odawa and Pottawatomi. Job Location Oshawa, Canada
Expected End Date
1/29/2021
Expected Start Date
2/2/2021
Campus Travel
N/A
Salary Grade
Staff Level 9
Expected salary: $69371 – 81613 per year
Location: Oshawa, ON
Job date: Sun, 10 Jan 2021 08:34:14 GMT
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