Program Lead

Job Summary

The Creative Destruction Lab (CDL) Atlantic, housed at Dalhousie’s Faculty of Management, provides startups with access to a network of accomplished entrepreneurs and investors. Originally conceived at the University of Toronto’s Rotman School of Management, CDL is one of the world’s premier seed stage programs for massively scalable science-based ventures. The program targets companies that have the potential to transform our social, industrial and economic landscape. Reporting to the Associate Director, Programming, the Program Lead will ensure the successful execution of CDL-Atlantic and the program’s initiatives. In addition to the event planning logistics, this role will be essential in the development of technical elements required for the execution of all programming.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the coordination of CDL events across multiple cohorts, which includes communications, registrations, schedules, venue, catering, and supplies for all CDL stakeholders (mentors, sponsors, students, entrepreneurs, and academics).
• Liaise with CDL-Atlantic stakeholders to ensure proper registration and participant information. Works with all members of the CDL-Atlantic and CDL-Global teams to ensure program participants have access to resources and services, as appropriate.
• Development of schedules, invites and registrations using utilizing Salesforce and AirTable for all programming events.
• Prepare various analytic reports in Salesforce to measure the success of in-person and digital events, stakeholder engagement and venture progress.
• Contribute to a variety of CDL-Global initiatives, which may include session support for other sites and assist with the delivery of additional programming offered centrally.

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

• Post secondary education in business, event management, or other relevant field, plus three years’ in a related role (or equivalent combination of training and experience).
• Demonstrated event planning experience.
• The ability to balance multiple competing priorities under strict deadlines is key; the candidate must be organized, adaptable, tactful, and have a high level of attention to detail.
• Superior interpersonal and written communication skills are imperative.
• Demonstrated technical skills with the ability to learn new software quickly and support new users.

Assets

• Software proficiency with the following: AirTable, Google Workspace, Microsoft Suite, SalesForce, Slack, and Zoom.
• Knowledge of the innovation/entrepreneurship ecosystem, University and industry trends.

Job Competencies

The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate proficiency in Dalhousie’s and competencies, in particular:

• Integrity
• Respect & Inclusion
• Adaptability
• Knowledge & Thinking Skills
• Communication

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.