Closing Date: October 3, 2024 at 4:00 PM

FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT

The International Business and Entrepreneurship Centre (IBEC) is an integral part of the Faculty of Management. The Centre aims to develop and support entrepreneurial leadership among students by conceptualizing and facilitating the delivery of experiential programs such as the Venture Capital Program, and through the hosting of events such as the Apex Startup Challenge, UNB Data Challenge and Speaker Series.

WHAT WE OFFER

Full-time | 2 ½ Year Term | Fredericton | Hybrid

UNB is committed to ensuring employees can maintain a healthy work-life balance. As such, we are proud to support a hybrid work approach, which includes flexible hours and work-from-home options.

Standard Work Hours: Mon - Fri | 8:15 am - 4:30 pm | 36.25 hours per week

Salary Range: $44,904 - $56,128 per annum

YOUR FOCUS

Reporting to the Manager, International Business & Entrepreneurship Centre, the IBEC Program Coordinator works closely with faculty who are involved in the direct delivery of courses, other administrative offices, and with other entrepreneurial-focused units on campus. This position also collaborates with various external partners.

• Coordinate all aspects of event planning and design including sponsorship, event logistics, communications and networking with stakeholders and supporters.
• Manage IBEC's social media accounts and regularly post relevant content to generate strong awareness of IBEC's work.
• Update the IBEC website.
• Write content for media (e.g. media releases, articles).
• Create and distribute regular IBEC newsletter.
• Create and update marketing collateral and templates.
• Manage the IBEC email accounts daily. Respond to all email and phone queries quickly.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

WHAT YOU BRING

• Bachelor's degree, preferably BBA or a related field.
• Experiential courses in entrepreneurship and suitable entrepreneurship-related work experience.

Additional Strengths

• Excellent organizational skills, superior judgement, strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent relationship building skills, team builder, goal- and detail-oriented.
• Experience in organizing and managing special events.
• Experience in working closely in a team setting.
• Experience using social media to raise awareness

WHY CHOOSE UNB?

UNB offers a large variety of benefits for employees, including a full pension, a minimum of three weeks of vacation annually, the Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP), and dental, life, and health insurance.

PROFESSIONAL & TECHNICAL STAFF UNION (PTSU)

This position is part of the PSAC, Local 60551 employee group and falls under the PTSU Collective Agreement.

COMMITMENT TO EQUITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

The University of New Brunswick and PSAC/PTSU Local 60551 are committed to employment equity and fostering diversity within our community and developing an inclusive workplace that reflects the richness of the broader community that we serve. The University welcomes and encourages applications from all qualified individuals who will help us achieve our goals, including women, visible minorities, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.

We thank all who apply; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.