Entrepreneurship Resource Specialist, Edwards School of Business

Summary  The entrepreneurship resource specialist supports the work of the Slogotski Hunt Centre for Entrepreneurship (SHCE) by coordinating partnerships, events, communications, and engagement initiatives that advance entrepreneurship across the university and the province. Working closely with senior leadership, this position contributes to the planning and delivery of entrepreneurship programming and resources. This role involves coordinating projects and initiatives that connect faculty, students, industry, community, and government partners.

The specialist supports research dissemination, knowledge mobilization, and strategic engagement through events and communications and plays an active role in building and sustaining relationships that enhance the visibility and impact of the centre’s initiatives.
Duties and Responsibilities   Designs and leads partnership engagement activities with industry, community, and government organizations
Cultivates and maintains long-term relationships with internal and external stakeholders and identifies opportunities for collaborative research, sponsorship, and joint initiatives, in collaboration with leadership
Supports all stages of strategic engagement events, including providing input to concept development and partner engagement, logistics, communications, and post-event evaluation, coordinating tasks, timelines, and deliverables
Develops project plans in consultation with leadership and faculty, monitors project timelines, milestones, and deliverables, and reports on outcomes
Leads activities that support research dissemination and knowledge mobilization, such as workshops, symposia, public reports, and materials that link academic outputs to industry and community needs
Represents the centre in select partnership meetings and events, alongside or on behalf of leadership
Contributes to communication strategies, briefings, presentations, and follow-up materials in collaboration with internal communications professionals
Proposes event budgets, tracks expenditures, and maintains financial and procurement documentation in coordination with internal financial staff
Reviews internal processes and data management systems related to partnerships, communications, and outcomes, and identifies opportunities for improvement
Coordinates event logistics, such as venue arrangements, speaker coordination, registrations, and participant communications
Develops and implements digital and print communication materials and outreach activities, including newsletters, social media content and initiatives, promotional materials, event summaries, and website updates in collaboration with internal communications professionals
Monitors engagement metrics and prepares summary reports to support evaluation and continuous improvement of outreach activities
Maintains records of partnership interactions, agreements, and engagement activities to support continuity and institutional knowledge
Supports the preparation of internal reports, summaries, and materials required for institutional planning, governance, or external reporting
Attends entrepreneurship ecosystem events to support relationship development with internal and external stakeholders and reports back on insights and trends
Communicates and acts in a respectful and professional manner, collaborates effectively, abides by policy, and contributes to a positive and productive work and learning environment
Engages in continuous learning by participating in activities, training, and events related to Indigenous engagement, reconciliation, equity, diversity, and inclusion
Demonstrates respect and dignity for all members of the community, actively contributes to an environment of acceptance and inclusion of others, and responds to different perspectives from a place of curiosity, respect, and non-judgement
Undertakes related duties, as assigned, consistent with the nature of the position
Qualifications   A bachelor’s degree in business, communications, public administration, or a related field; a master’s degree is an asset
Minimum of three years of related experience in project coordination, event management, partnership engagement, or…