Project Coordinator - Halifax, Canada - Dalhousie University

Dalhousie University

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Halifax, Canada

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Description

Position Details:

Position Information
Position Title

Project Coordinator

Communication & Grants

Department/Unit

Planning

Research Project

Dalhousie Transportation Collaboratory (DalTRAC)

Location

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Posting Number

GP6323

Employee Group

Grant-Paid

Position Type

Temporary

Duration of Contract (if applicable)

1 year

Employment Type

Full Time

Full-time Equivalency (FTE)

Salary
- $42,000 - $47,040 per annum (35 hours per week)

About the Organization

Dalhousie Transportation Collaboratory (DalTRAC)

is a multi-disciplinary research facility dedicated to the advancement of transportation engineering/planning research and practice at Dalhousie University. The unit aims to contribute to transportation studies, planning, and analysis at local, regional, and national levels.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Principal Investigator, the Project Coordinator
Communication & Grants

will be involved in collaborating with team members and stakeholders in the participation, organization, and promotion of highly knowledge-intensive transportation planning research activities to help achieve project goals.

Key Responsibilities

Implement strategic communication plans by preparing, managing, and distributing communication materials.
Manage communication plans for DalTRAC including the maintenance of DalTRAC websites and social media platforms.
Develop grant proposals in consultation with the Principal Investigator (PI) and research staff.
Plan and organize events including securing event space, organizing catering, tracking invitations, assisting with promotion, providing support and ensuring the successful execution of the event.

Note

Due to operational requirements, the successful applicant is required to work inperson on campus.

Required Qualifications

Undergraduate degree in urban planning, public administration, environmental science, management, or related field with a minimum of 1 year of related experience, preferably in project coordination or communications.
Experience writing funding proposals and coordinating multidisciplinary academic grant proposals.
Experience in transportation, urban planning, or related research.
Strong interpersonal skills with effective verbal and written communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to build effective relationships and partnerships.
Strong ability to work independently to manage and prioritize multiple tasks.
Intermediate to advanced skills with Microsoft Office products.
Sound behavioral competencies including teamwork and cooperation, innovation, leadership, communication, impact and influence, and valuing diversity.

Assets

Master's degree in urban planning, public administration, environmental science, management, or related field.
Experience working in an academic environment.
Good understanding of the grant writing process and/or experience writing compelling funding proposals.
Graphic design experience.

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