Regional Manager of In.Business

Cape Breton University, 1250 Grand Lake Rd, Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada

Job Description
Regional Manager of In.Business for Unama’ki College. This full‑time, limited‑term position is for approximately one year, with the possibility of renewal.

Worksite includes CBU’s Membertou Office.

Responsibilities

Execute strategic objectives and initiatives, including:

Identifying and recruiting Indigenous high school students.

Identifying and recruiting Indigenous business mentors.

Establishing and maintaining key contacts.

Identifying funding and other opportunities that benefit Unama’ki College.

Establishing and maintaining productive partner, community, and stakeholder relationships, including collaboration with internal CBU schools and departments.

Plan, coordinate, and host a maximum of two conferences per year.

Developing and maintaining a regional budget.

Track project activities, timelines, deliverables, and outcomes to support successful program execution.

Coordinate logistics related to meetings, events, travel, program activities, and operational requirements.

Prepare and maintain reports, updates, and program documentation for internal and external stakeholders.

Provide administrative and operational support, including scheduling, correspondence, and document management.

Assist and support team members with ongoing initiatives, collaborative projects, and day‑to‑day operations.

Other duties as assigned by the direct supervisor.

Qualifications

Master’s Degree preferred;
Bachelor’s degree with extensive, demonstrated experience may be considered. Discipline areas of Business, Regional and Community Economic Development and/or Education are preferred.

Knowledge of Indigenous communities and experience working with and in communities is essential.

Demonstrated capacity for proposal writing, administrative support, and reporting is essential.

Demonstrated capacity for organization with attention to detail in a multi‑task environment is required.

Self‑starter with a strong work ethic and ability to work well with other disciplines is essential.

Effective relationship management, strong verbal and written communication, and presentation skills are required.

Demonstrated ability to deliver major collaborative partnerships with external partners in a timely and professional manner, including execution of multiple short- and long-term projects simultaneously.

Proficiency with word processing, Excel spreadsheets, and PowerPoint presentation development.

Willingness and ability to travel.

Mi’kmaq language is considered a valued asset.

Application Requirements

Cover letter describing expertise of the applicant.

Complete resume.

List of at least three references.

Cape Breton University is strongly committed to fostering diversity within our community. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our staff, our faculty and its scholarship including, but not limited to, women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply but applications from Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

CBU is committed to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) and applicants are encouraged to self‑identity if they are part of a marginalised community, or have experience working with Indigenous communities.

If we contact you for an interview and you are a person with a disability who requires technical aids or alternative arrangements, please let us know of these needs and how we can be of assistance.

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