Program Coordinator, Opus - Saskatoon, Canada - University of Saskatchewan

University of Saskatchewan

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Saskatoon, Canada

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Program Coordinator, Opus:

The University of Saskatchewan's (USask) main campus is located in the vibrant city of Saskatoon on Treaty 6 territory and the traditional homeland of the Métis.

USask is one of the top research-intensive, medical doctoral universities in Canada, and is home to world-leading research in areas of global importance, such as water and food security and infectious diseases.

The Office of the Vice-President Research (OVPR) provides visionary leadership and strategic direction to the university's research, scholarly, and artistic works.

This is achieved by creating strategic partnerships, plans, and policies that together create a supportive research environment indicative of a world-class research-intensive university.

Primary Purpose:

Opus is a newly developed incubator operating within OVPR, responsible for growing entrepreneurial thinking and culture at USask, and incubating startup companies built by USask community members.

The position of Program Coordinator has been created to provide coordination and support to the establishment of the program and future program offerings.

The incumbent will work with the Opus Manager and unit leadership within Innovation Mobilization and Partnerships to develop, promote, and deliver support programming focused on providing value for campus startup founders working on turning ideas and inventions into solutions the world needs.

Nature of Work:

Reporting to the Manager of the Opus incubator, this position is responsible for assisting in developing strategies, implementing plans, and coordinating activities related to entrepreneurial activities across the institution.

The volume of work is high, and the nature of work is self-directed, unstructured, and deadline driven.

The incumbent will be responsible for managing their own workload by setting priorities, meeting targets and deadlines, and reporting on successful outcomes.

Flexibility in working hours is necessary, as there will be some evening commitments and occasional travel. Reliable transportation is a requirement.

Typical Duties or Accountabilities:

Administering and coordinating delivery of programming offered through the incubator.
Coordinating and implementing strategic marketing initiatives to promote and foster campus community engagement.
Creating promotional materials such as presentations, social media graphics, videos, and signage to promote Opus to stakeholder audiences.
Overseeing dayof execution of programs and events.
Managing the online incubator platform to ensure participants have access to applicable program information and materials.
Planning and conducting outreach activities within the campus community with the goal of attracting participants to the incubator programs and events.
Being actively involved in campus and innovation ecosystem opportunities to help develop productive relationships with community leaders, entrepreneurs, and external stakeholders.
Aiding unit leadership in recruiting mentors and coaches and coordinating the involvement of mentors and coaches.
Assisting in recruiting presenters and speakers to deliver programming.
Ensuring participant and stakeholder contacts are up to date.
Maintaining Opus website and managing social media channels (LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram), including developing content and maintaining social media calendar.
Supporting the collection and reporting of program key metrics and performance indicators.
Other relevant duties as assigned.

Education:
Undergraduate degree in a related field.

Experience: 3-5 years' direct experience as an entrepreneur or within entrepreneurial environments, or an equal combination of work and educational experience. Previous program management, client services, and event coordination is required. Social media coordination experience is desirable.

Skills:

Superior written and oral communications, including effective editing skills.
Welldeveloped leadership, interpersonal and relationshipbuilding skills.
Demonstrated decisionmaking and problemsolving skills.
Able to maintain meticulous attention to detail and ensure accuracy in work.
Proficient working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), Survey Monkey, Adobe Creative Suite or Canva, and Mailchimp.
Adept in managing social media channels (LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram).
Highly organized and able to work independently on multiple projects with competing demands.
Must possess an understanding of the nature and challenges inherent to starting and growing a venture, and also hold a high level of knowledge and expertise in the strategy and process of technological innovation.
Familiarity with website design is an asset.

Department:
Innovation Mobilization & Research

Status:
Term 1 year with the possibility of extension or becoming permanent

Employment Group:

ASPA

Full Time Equivalent (FTE): 1.0

Salary:
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