Launch Manager, Dal Innovates (Internal Posting)

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Position Title	Launch Manager, Dal Innovates (Internal Posting)
Department/Unit	Research Services
Location	Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Posting Number	S001-24
Employee Group	DPMG
Position Type	Term
Duration of Contract (if applicable)	12 months
Employment Type	Full Time
Full-time Equivalency (FTE)	1.0
Salary	$66,445 – $89,012 per annum
Classification	ADM-06
Provisional Statement	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 research-intensive 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, purpose-driven community, that celebrated 200 years of academic excellence in 2018.
Job Summary	Dalhousie University, under the leadership of the Vice-President Research & Innovation, administers over $200M annually in research and innovation funding. Under the Office of Innovation and Entrepreneurship (OIE), as part of Dal Innovates, and reporting to the Associate Director, Dal Innovates, the Launch Manager manages programming opportunities for students and faculty at Dalhousie University to explore and experience innovation and entrepreneurship and develop knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to translate new ideas into innovations. The Manager oversees Launch, a 12-week virtual summer accelerator program providing participating teams with the skills and resources to go from concept stage to business ready stage, and develops innovative and entrepreneurial skills, mindset, and resilience in founders and empowers them to thrive in the innovation economy. The Manager also supports the Collide suite of programming, and other Dal Innovates progamming as required.
Key Responsibilities	Provides program management for Launch and Collide programming, including planning, design, and delivery of programs, working with facilitators to develop topics and participants, preparing materials for activities, and providing on-site assistance during program delivery. Works closely with other program site stakeholders, faculties across Dalhousie, and other Atlantic Canadian institutions to ensure effective design, communication, and engagement for all events programming, including Lab2Market. Develops and manages a recruitment strategy to increase program participation. Leads engagement of key stakeholder groups through individual outreach and events. Develops and manages program budgets in collaboration with Associate Director and Finance Manager for Dal Innovates. Leads and supports special projects, in collaboration with the Associate Director.
Note	Applications for this position are restricted to current employees of Dalhousie University as described in the Internal Posting Guidelines . The successful applicant will be eligible for hybrid work (combination of in-person work on campus and remote work) as agreed by all parties based on operational requirements and university guidelines.
Required Qualifications	Master’s degree in business or a technical field such as life sciences, or engineering plus three to five years of experience in business and project management (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 multiple priorities, partners, facilities and programs. Excellent oral and written communication skills, enthusiasm for working with and encouraging students, and a high degree of skill. Desirable skills include coaching and mentorship to students, facilitation and financial administration.
Assets	Experience in innovation/ entrepreneurship programs, project management, venture management at an incubator, accelerator, or start-up.
Job Competencies	The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate proficiency in Dalhousie’s core and leadership competencies (https://www.dal.ca/dept/leaders.html), in particular: – Respect & Inclusion – Adaptability – Relationship Building – Accountability for Performance & Results – Change & Innovation
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.
Application Consideration	Applications for this position are restricted to current employees of Dalhousie University as described in the Internal Posting Guidelines . We sincerely appreciate all applications and note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted directly by the hiring department or Human Resources.
Diversity Statement	Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous persons (especially Mi’kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. For more information, please visit *www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity* .

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies	1
Open Date	01/04/2024
Close Date	01/11/2024
Open Until Filled	No
Special Instructions to Applicant
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting	https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/15531

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