Analyst, University Sector Engagement - Toronto, Canada - University Pension Plan

University Pension Plan

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Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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OUR COMPANY BACKGROUND & CULTURE
UPP is a ground-breaking jointly sponsored pension plan tailored by and for Ontario's university sector.

Today, we manage $11.8 billion in pension assets and proudly serve over 37,000 working and retired members across four universities and 12 university sector-affiliated organizations.

Our commitment is to protect the security and sustainability of our members' pensions while delivering service excellence to our members and employers.

UPP is a sector-wide plan designed for growth - our doors are open to all Ontario universities.

Our people are the heart of our organization.

Together, we are creating a purpose-driven and inclusive workplace focused on a culture of teamwork, collaboration, and respect — for one another and the world around us.

We're looking for passionate individuals seeking a rewarding career and opportunities to build and shape an exciting new organization with a clear mission, and who share our core values of integrity, inclusivity, ingenuity, and impact.

THE ROLE

We are seeking an Analyst, University Sector Engagement to support engagement and outreach with potential new participating stakeholders, while raising UPP's profile in the sector.

The Analyst will support the development, building, and managing of relationships with stakeholders in the Ontario university sector, including unions and faculty associations, non-unionized employees, university administrators, and sector-based associations.

Reporting to the Associate Director, University Sector Engagement, the Analyst will conduct research, prepare presentation decks and background materials, and support outreach meeting logistics and coordination to help position UPP for growth and expansion.

The Analyst will also update and maintain the team's CRM tool.

The Analyst will draw on experience in the Ontario university sector, organized labour, public affairs, politics, public sector sales/business development, or similar role.

The Analyst will leverage their skills and experience to directly support UPP's engagement and growth strategy.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an emerging stakeholder relations professional to join a team of high performing professionals to make a great impact in a growing, fast-paced, start-up environment.

UPP is based in Toronto's financial district and has a hybrid work model (~2 days / week in office). This role may require occasional travel within Ontario.

KEY SUCCESS FACTORS
To be successful in the role, the Analyst must be able to:

Support the building of relationships with university sector stakeholders, including unions, faculty associations, and administrators
Think creatively and strategically about research and background materials required to enable UPP engagement with the university sector and its complex network of stakeholders
Develop an understanding UPP's features and benefits, and the pension landscape more broadly
Actively and collaboratively engage with UPP colleagues
Adapt to different personalities and working styles
Quickly create trust and rapport and work on enhancing relationships over time
Understand needs, sensitivities, priorities, drivers, and pressures
Dynamically adapt to changing circumstances
Quickly deliver valuable results

In summary, the Analyst must strive to build their brand as a hands-on, team-oriented relationship builder, who is always ready to roll up the sleeves to help others succeed.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

The Analyst, University Sector Engagement will be responsible for a variety of duties, including but not limited to the following:

Support UPP engagement with a broad cross-section of stakeholders in the university sector including university administrators, union and faculty association leadership, individual faculty and staff, union staff, and interested third parties.
Conduct research and prepare presentation decks and background materials to support outreach efforts
Contribute to outreach meeting preparation and logistics coordination.
Support the communication and presentation of information about UPP, how it compares with an employer's current pension plan, and the features and benefits that may be most attractive to a particular stakeholder group in support of consideration for UPP as a possible pension solution.
Update and maintain the Engagement team's CRM tool.
Participate in internal strategy discussions related to sector engagement.
Contribute to UPP's reputation as a respectful employer, partner, and participant in the financial services sector.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

1+ year of experience in supporting stakeholder relations in the Ontario university sector, organized labour, public affairs, politics, public sector sales/business development, or similar role
Experience creating PowerPoint decks and conducting indepth research
Knowledge of the Ontario university sector is an asset
Understanding of collective b