Engineering Outreach Manager - Limited Term

Engineering Outreach Manager - Limited Term

Tracking Code : req1235

Faculty / Department : Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science

Number of Positions : 1

Appointment Type : Limited Term, 15 Months

Hours of Work : 35 hours per week

Salary Range : Level 10 - Annual Hiring Salary, $86,176, with annual step progression in accordance with the .

Posting Date : July 25, 2024

Closing Date : August 7, 2024

Job Summary : The Engineering Outreach Manager providesstrategic guidance, program development and long-term program management of allengineering outreach programs.

Nature of work : Reporting tothe Associate Dean, Experiential Learning and Engineering Outreach in theFaculty of Engineering and Applied Science (FEAS), the Engineering Outreach Manager provides oversight on the successfuldevelopment, delivery and assessment of all engineering outreach programs.

This position will collaborate with internaland external stakeholders to secure required funding for program delivery andsupervise outreach personnel on day-to-day operations.

Responsibilities / accountabilities :

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of all engineering outreach programs.
• Develop fund proposals under the direction of the Associate Dean to secure funding for new, continuing, and expansion of outreach programs.
• Provides leadership and support to ensure effective donor relations and stewardship activities.
• Work with internal stakeholders on all reporting requirements of outreach activities as per funding agreements.
• Represent the Engineering Outreach unit (FEAS) in outreach partnership committees and memberships.
• Lead Engineering Outreach personnel in developing and delivering programming for elementary and secondary school students and teachers.
• Maintain a high level of performance within the Engineering Outreach unit through effective hiring and supervision of staff.
• Coordinate outreach activities as they pertain to undergraduate recruitment.
• Develop a clear communication plan and materials to promote outreach programs and activities.
• Work with the Faculty Budget Officer on managing the overall Engineering Outreach budget, tracking special accounts for reporting purposes and procurement of all capital needs.
• Lead and support other special projects related to engineering outreach and FEAS.

Required Skills :

• Has experience in supervising staff with excellent communication, organizational and relationship building skills
• Demonstrated ability to interact at all levels within the organization and effectively manage strategic goals.
• Excellent coaching skills to guide and motivate team engagement and development
• Demonstrated ability to build collaborative relationships both inside and outside of the organization
• Well-developed written communication and interpersonal skills, diplomacy and tact, with a professional and courteous demeanor.
• Excellent knowledge of MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Required Education :

• Must have a four year Bachelor'sDegree in Engineering
• An equivalent combination of education and relatedexperience may be considered.
• Verification of Academic credentials may be required

Required Experience :

• A minimum of three to five years of related experience in engineering outreach and / or management.
• Previous experience in fundraising including grant writing and submissions which resulted in successfully securing funds.
• Experience in stewardship of donated funds.
• Demonstrated success in personnel supervision within a postsecondary environment
• An equivalent combination of education and relatedexperience may be considered.

How to Apply :

Interested candidates should submit in electronic format a covering letter and their resume. Applications will be accepted until August 7, 2024 or until a suitable candidate is found.

We appreciate all applications received; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

OntarioTech University is actively committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, indigenizationand decolonization (EDIID), and welcomes applications from all qualifiedcandidates, while especially encouraging applications from First Nations,Metis, Inuit peoples, Indigenous peoples of North America, racialized persons,persons with disabilities, and those who identify as women and / or2SLGBTQ+.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply;however, Canadian citizens, permanent residents, Indigenous Peoples in Canada, and those eligible to work inCanada, 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 accommodation, please contact , 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, Ontario, Canada

Expected Start Date : 9 / 3 / 2024

Expected End Date : 12 / 6 / 2025