Partnerships & Communications Coordinator

Closing Date: September 1, 2023 at 4:30 PM

FACULTY OF ENGINEERING

The Faculty of Engineering consists of five Departments delivering seven undergraduate programs accredited by Engineers Canada: Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Geological Engineering, Geomatics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Software Engineering. The Faculty of Engineering is also actively engaged in research that is sponsored by external granting agencies and industrial contracts.

WHAT WE OFFER

Full-Time | 1-Year Term (Possibility for Extension) Fredericton | Hybrid

UNB is committed to ensuring employees can maintain a healthy work-life balance. As such, we are proud to support a hybrid work approach, which may include flexible hours and work-from-home options.

Standard Work Hours: Mon - Fri | 8:15 am - 4:30 pm | 36.25 hours per week

YOUR FOCUS

Reporting to the Dean, the Partnerships and Communications Coordinator provides close administrative support and leadership to the Dean of Engineering in managing projects of importance to the Faculty and the University.

• Act as a representative for the University of New Brunswick and the Faculty of Engineering.
• Develop partnerships in Canada with external clients that support Co-op, experiential learning, and research.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners in developing value propositions that align with the academic renewal plan of the Faculty of Engineering, which includes linking partnerships to Co-op, to the undergraduate design stream, to the undergraduate capstone design course, to innovation and design projects in course-based masters programs and to research.
• Work with the UNB Strategic Partnerships and UNB marketing teams, to develop and implement standardized partner onboarding materials to drive engagement.
• Research current and potential partners and identify opportunities for Co-op and experiential learning that includes client-driven design and innovation projects for graduate and undergraduate programs.
• Identify and source partnership opportunities through follow-up, cold calls, emails, and client visits.
• Collaborate with University administrators, Department Chairs, faculty members, students, and UNB marketing to align academic renewal with new and existing partner relationships.
• Negotiate agreements with partners, in alignment with UNB policies and guidelines, where appropriate,
• Forecast, measure, and report the results of various projects with partners.
• Deploy other strategic initiatives as assigned by the Dean of Engineering or designate.
• Prepare reports that may require investigation, literature review, and compilation of quantitative data for internal and external stakeholders.

WHAT YOU BRING

• A University Degree in a related field.
• 3 years of experience in strategic partnership engagement, co-op development, B2B relationship development, or a related field.

Additional Strengths:

• Leadership, management, and interpersonal skills with the ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to use good judgment to coordinate, collaborate and work closely with diverse groups of stakeholders.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, judgment, and problem-solving ability.
• Experience as a leader, and strategic thinker.
• Ability to work collaboratively.
• Networking aptitude and marketing skills.
• Active listening skills.
• Ability to get a true sense of who our partners are and how to develop a value proposition.
• Comfortable and credible engaging with executives.
• Self-starter, able to work independently, and entrepreneurially.
• General knowledge of the academic curriculum of Engineering programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels, the nature of engineering research, and the operation of a Departmentalized Faculty are desirable.

WHY CHOOSE UNB?

UNB offers a large variety of benefits for employees, including a full pension, a minimum of three weeks of vacation annually, the Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP), and dental, life, and health insurance.

PROFESSIONAL & TECHNICAL STAFF UNION (PTSU)

This position is part of the PSAC, Local 60551 employee group and falls under the PTSU Collective Agreement.

COMMITMENT TO EQUITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

The University of New Brunswick and PSAC/PTSU Local 60551 are committed to employment equity and fostering diversity within our community and developing an inclusive workplace that reflects the richness of the broader community that we serve. The University welcomes and encourages applications from all qualified individuals who will help us achieve our goals, including women, visible minorities, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.

We thank all who apply; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.