Manager, Entrepreneurship - Calgary, Canada - Alberta University of the Arts

Alberta University of the Arts
Alberta University of the Arts
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Do you believe in the power of ideas, possibility, and in building community?


Alberta University of the Arts (AUArts) is looking for a Manager, Entrepreneurship & innovation to lead the implementation of a strategic growth portfolio for academic bridging, pathway progams, new program development, career services, and continuing education for the University.

This is a permanent, full-time position and hours of work are 35 hours per week.

Why AUArts?


Alberta University of the Arts rests on the traditional Treaty 7 Territories of the Blackfoot people and in the spirit of our collective effort to promote reconciliation, we acknowledge the traditional territories and oral practices of the Blackfoot Confederacy, which includes Siksika, Piikani and Kainai, the Tsuut'ina, the Stoney Nakoda First Nations (Bearspaw, Chiniki and Wesley), Metis Nation Region III, and all those who make their homes in the Treaty 7 Region of Southern Alberta.

AUArts is a community of thinkers, shapers, makers, and risk takers.

We are students, faculty, staff, and alumni rich in diversity of culture and thought, challenged to fearlessly explore what moves us, drives us, and implores us to see the world differently.


The Alberta University of the Arts offers its 1,100 students studio-based programming that leads to a Bachelor of Fine Arts, a Bachelor of Design, and an MFA in Craft Media.

It has deep roots in Calgary's creative community and will soon be celebrating its centennial.

The Opportunity

Competition #2223-MR-MP-26


Reporting to Dean, Innovation, Learning & Development, the Manager will oversee the learning pathways for employability skills through educational opportunities for students, alumni, professionals, and life-long learners.

This role will provide institutional support for entrepreneurial and innovation initiatives such as professional programming, program development, advancement of external partnerships, and diversification of revenue.


Key Responsibilities:

Continuing Education Operational Management

  • Manage the operations of learning portfolios, including a team of continuing education instructors, developers and support professionals.
  • Manage employee relations, including goal setting, performance appraisals, mentoring, and coaching.
  • Oversee operational costs, budget and asset management.
  • Provide direction regarding departmental goals and initiatives including equity, diversity & inclusion.
  • Provide oversite on asset operations and purchases.
Learning Pathways & Entrepreneurship Leadership

  • Provide strategic implementation and operational leadership and development of program development for nondegree credentials and pathways.
  • Develop and present program proposals to support and expand bridging to credentialed programs.
  • Lead and grow professional and corporate learning offerings.
  • Create and implement an updated model for continuing education programs.
Career Services Management

  • Create and direct a nontraditional career services model that is unique to an art, craft, and design institution.
  • Develop a comprehensive Career Services Model to enhance the learning experience, prepare students for integration into the workforce and to meet provincial guidelines.
  • This includes developing industry partnerships, market analyses, competency frameworks, and workshops.
  • Oversee the management and facilitation of career services learning opportunities and accompanying services such as skills building for new entrepreneurs.
Partnership Development

  • Manage and grow domestic and international partnerships to maximize revenue targets.
  • Foster internal and external partnerships to facilitate growth and collaboration opportunities. Partnership activities may include the development of contracts and MOU's, delivery of cohosted events, boot camps, accelerators, development of conferences, workshops, and networking sessions.

Qualifications:

The following qualifications have been determined to promote likelihood of
success in the role. In alignment with the principles of inclusion, individuals with an alternative equivalent qualification may be considered.

  • Degree in a related field, such as Adult Learning, Business, Entrepreneurship, or Marketing.
  • 5 years experience in a similar leadership role
  • Demonstrated experience in entrepreneurial education service provision
  • Demonstrated experience initiating and stewarding external and internal relationships with potential clients and stakeholder groups
  • Knowledge of postsecondary legislation, policies, and procedures
  • Proficient in operational and financial management
  • Masters Degree in a related field is an asset
  • Demonstrated accomplishment in revenue generation, preferably with educational program development with diverse constituencies from public, private, and nonprofit sectors is an asset
  • Demonstrated experience in business planning, marketing, and financial administration is an asset
  • Demonstrated experience in strategic planni
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