Closing Date: November 29, 2024 at 4:00 PM

Pond-Deshpande Centre

The Pond-Deshpande Centre (PDC) is New Brunswick's social innovation partner of choice. Founded at the University of New Brunswick in 2012 with a visionary donation from entrepreneurs Gerry Pond and Gururaj & Jaishree Deshpande, PDC uses social innovation and social entrepreneurship as tools to address and help solve some of society's most pressing challenges. We develop inclusive workforces, invigorate civic innovation, and create more just economic systems.

WHAT WE OFFER

Full-time | 1 year Term | Fredericton| Hybrid or On-Campus

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: $47,971 - $59,969 per annum

YOUR FOCUS

The Project Coordinator would report directly to the Director of Innovation & NouLAB and be responsible for supporting the delivery of PDC's project portfolio. This would include supporting the development of projects, the tracking of leadership councils, administrative tasks to ensure the smooth delivery of projects, and general support of signature events.

• Support the Director with coordination and delivery of new projects and initiatives, and required collaborations internally and externally.
• Assist in the creation and development of new projects, ensuring they align with PDC's mission. This includes maintaining records, managing schedules, and coordinating communications.
• Provide overall support for PDC's signature events, ensuring they run efficiently and effectively. This involves logistical planning, coordination with various stakeholders, and addressing any issues that arise during event execution.
• Conduct and synthesize basic desktop research during the discovery phase of projects, and support report writing of both the research and at the end of a project based on outcomes.

WHAT YOU BRING

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field.
• 1-2 years of experience in project coordination and working with a diverse organization with multiple stakeholders.

Additional Strengths:

• Proficient with project coordination tools, including Microsoft Office Suite.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills that include excellent writing, editing, proofreading, and attention to detail are required.
• Accuracy, good judgment, and ability to exercise initiative are critical.
• Ability to build and maintain productive working relationships with all stakeholders.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Flexible, able to prioritize and able to manage competing priorities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Proven record of achieving project goals on time and produce deliverables of a high quality with impact.
• Able to perform in a fast-paced work environment with new challenges daily.
• Highly observant, dynamic, and authentic in your work.

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.