NLC-2235R : Manager, External Relations, Marketing and Advancement

Additional Information :

For over 50 years, the Northern Lakes College vision has been to increase accessibility to educational opportunities. With 25 locations across northern Alberta, program sites throughout Alberta, and a unique Supported Distance Learning model, students can access quality educational opportunities without leaving their community. Students can study from the comforts of home, work, on the road, or from one of the many College locations. Northern Lakes College offers a variety of university transfer, diploma, and certificate programs, including Academic Upgrading, Business & Administrative Studies, Health & Human Service Careers, Pre-Employment & Apprenticeship Trades, Resource Technology, University Studies, and Continuing Education & Corporate Training certificates and courses. We support and promote professional development and wellness opportunities, and provide our employees with an attractive benefits plan and competitive salaries. The College service region offers numerous recreational activities for the entire family to enjoy!

Northern Lakes College has the following ongoing position available :

Manager, External Relations, Marketing and Advancement Reference #NLC-2235R

Salary : $100,024 to $129,026 per year

Location : Slave Lake

February 16, 2026 to Ongoing

Qualifications :

• A Bachelor’s Degree in communications, marketing, public relations, nonprofit management or a related field;
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in advancement, marketing, external relations or fundraising, preferably in a community college or nonprofit environment;
• Ability to establish and cultivate strong relationships with peers, across different levels of the organization, with the public, industry, government, and others;
• Demonstrated success in relationship management, community engagement, and fundraising;
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively connect with diverse audiences;
• Experience managing teams, budgets, and complex projects with multiple stakeholders;
• A high level of integrity, confidentiality and accountability;
• Ability to travel (Class 5 license), work flexible hours, and thrive in a fast-paced environment; and
• A combination of work experience, training, and education may be considered.

Preferred :

Successful candidate must provide College or University transcripts and a clean Criminal Record Check to Human Resources prior to commencement.

Note : Northern Lakes College thanks all applicants for their interest in employment; however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Manager, External Relations, Marketing and Advancement

Nature and Scope of Work :

Reporting to the President and CEO, the Manager is responsible for the administration and management of the External Relations portfolio, including oversight for a team of up to six positions within the department. The Manager holds primary responsibility for advancing the mission and visibility of the College through strategic communication, community engagement, marketing, merchandising, fundraising, alumni relations and grant procurement. The College’s Mission and Vision statements guide the direction of the External Relations portfolio.

The Manager is connected to the wider college community and will be skilled in strengthening existing relationships and fostering new ones, to the benefit of the College. The Manager will consult and work with all College departments, including academics and other groups within the wider college community to strengthen collaboration and community engagement locally, regionally, and provincially.

Duties and Responsibilities :

Community External Relations :

Marketing and Communications :

Advancement and Fundraising :

Alumni and Donor Engagement :

Leadership and Operational Management :

In addition to other duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Contacts (Internal and External)