Position Information

Position Title

Associate Director, Marketing Communications and Special Projects (Internal Posting)

Department/Unit

Research Services

Location

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Posting Number

S350-24

Employee Group

DPMG

Position Type

Term

Duration of Contract (if applicable)

2 years

Employment Type

Full Time

Full-time Equivalency (FTE)

1

Salary

$77,938 - $104,545 per annum

Classification

ADM-07

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 $250M annually in research funding. Reporting to the Director, Dal Innovates, the Associate Director, will oversee all of Dal Innovates' marketing and communications activities, ensuring it aligns with the overarching mission and vision of the unit. They will work closely with Program Managers to develop promotional strategies for their respective programs and recommend benchmarks for metrics. Additionally, they will be responsible for special projects that fall within Dal Innovates purvey, providing leadership, strategy advice and day-to-day oversight in support of the unit's delivery outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Develops short, medium and long-term strategic plans and related operational measures and benchmarks as it relates to Dal Innovates marketing and communications. Develops and oversees the long-term budget models of the unit's marketing and communications activities in support of the budget planning and forecasting process.
• Responsible for the strategic planning as it relates to marketing and communication for the national Lab2Market NSERC project, collide, ecosystem events, social media and Dal Innovates in general.
• Reviews, develops and implements comprehensive strategies aimed at improving the operational effectiveness of marketing/communications on a regular basis. Provide strategic oversight on special projects as assigned by Director including MindFrame Connect.
• Conducts regular quality assurance, quality control and risk register reviews and conducts appropriate follow up, responsible for confirming compliance on all review issues.
• Oversees the recruitment of programs participants (donors, academics, mentors & CEOs of ventures, c-level executives, corporate sponsors, etc.), requiring in-depth knowledge of the internal and external experts across multiple sectors.
• Plans strategically for and defines the organizational structure of the special projects including the kinds of equipment used, the methods and techniques of work, the work assignments, duties and responsibilities of project staff.

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

• Undergraduate degree in a related field plus, five to seven years' of related and progressive leadership experience (or an equivalent combination of training and experience).
• Demonstrated experience developing strategic plans and related operational metrics and benchmarks.
• Demonstrated experience building relationships with external partners.
• Demonstrated experience developing and implementing strategies aimed at improving the operational effectiveness of marketing/communications.
• Demonstrated experience managing the recruitment of program participants (donors, academics, mentors & CEOs of ventures, c-level executives, corporate sponsors, etc.).
• Must be an exceptional collaborator, communicator and operator who is adaptable, tactful, and organized with the ability to work under pressure in a deadline-driven, fast-paced, high-volume environment.

Assets

• Experience in a university environment.
• Masters degree preferred.

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
• Thinking and Acting Strategically
• Relationship Building
• Resource & Process Management
• Accountability for Performance & Results

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 Peoples of Turtle Island (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. In accordance with our Employment Equity Policy, preference will be given in hiring processes to candidates who self-identify as members of one or more of the equity-deserving groups listed above. For more information, including details related to our Employment Equity Policy and Plan and definitions of equity-deserving groups please visit www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies

1

Open Date

12/06/2024

Close Date

12/13/2024

Open Until Filled

No

Special Instructions to Applicant

Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting

https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/17989