Tech Hub Program Coordinator - Halifax, Canada - Dalhousie University

Dalhousie University

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Halifax, Canada

1 week ago

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Full-time Equivalency (FTE)

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- $51,234 - $68,435 per annum

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This is a provisional classification. Formal regular review classification procedures may be initiated at any time by the incumbent or supervisor after the incumbent has worked a minimum of six months in the role._

About Dalhousie University

Dalhousie University is Atlantic Canada's leading researchintensive university and a driver of the region's intellectual, social and economic development. Located in the heart of Halifax, Nova Scotia, with an Agricultural Campus in Truro/Bible Hill, Dalhousie is a truly national and international university, with more than half of our almost 21,000 students coming from outside of the province. Our 6,000 faculty and staff foster a vibrant, purposedriven community, that celebrated 200 years of academic excellence in 2018.

Job Summary

TECH Hub (Teaching Enrichment and Community Hub) is an educational outreach and communityfocused hub based in the Faculty of Computer Science at Dalhousie University. It is responsible for extensive extracurricular programming geared towards creating pathways to education and opportunities for understanding how computer science impacts our lives. Reporting to the Assistant Dean (Academic Outreach), the Program Coordinator will be responsible for all aspects of the design, development, logístical planning, execution and evaluation of all TECH Hub programming and events.

Key Responsibilities

Work collaboratively with the Assistant Dean (Academic Outreach) and partners to develop a robust program portfolio including the development of new programs and activities.
Research opportunities and make recommendations on potential new offerings.
Connect with known school partners and school liaisons to create TECH Hub's and establish a consistent means of communication to further develop those relationships and identify new potential connections to expand the program.
Support the planning of outreach events through the coordination of communications, schedules, venue, catering, and supplies for all the attendees, which include members of the TECH Hub student outreach team, schools, students, teachers, sponsors, and all other invitees.
Represent TECH Hub at relationship building events (networking events, conferences, student engagement activities, etc.)
Support the Assistant Dean (Academic Outreach) in administrative tasks, such as program budgeting, data collection and management, etc.

Note

The successful applicant will be eligible for hybrid work (combination of inperson work on campus and remote work) as agreed by all parties based on operational requirements and university guidelines.

Required Qualifications

Undergraduate degree with one to three years experience in a similar role (or an equivalent combination of training and experience).
A high degree of organizational skill, interpersonal acumen and problem solving ability is required to provide oversight in balancing the many responsibilities related to this role.
Excellent oral and written communication skills, and an enthusiasm for working with students.
Must be able to work both independently, as well as part of a team, and be proactive.
Due to the travel to outreach events, a valid Nova Scotia driver's license is required.

Assets

Demonstrated event planning and marketing experience.
Experience developing connections in the educational or tech sector within Nova Scotia.
A proven interest and understanding of trends and needs in computer science.

Job Competencies
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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._

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