Project Coordinator Entrepreneurship (PS2)

Education

Central Office

Halifax, Nova Scotia

Research, Innovation and Workforce Development - NSCC Entrepreneurship
Term, Full-time Position: Commencing approximately November 4, 2024 and ending approximately November 1, 2025
Application deadline is 11:59PM, October 22, 2024

Competition No: 2425-335

The salary scale for Professional Support 2 is based on steps that range from $64,783.04 - $86,126.92. New Professional Support employees may receive up to a maximum of seven steps for relevant occupational experience which is $75,439.19 annually.

Qualifications and Occupational Experience:

• The minimum educational qualification for this position is a post-secondary diploma in a related discipline.
• A diploma in Business Administration or related field in entrepreneurship would be preferred.
• You have a minimum of three (3) years (full-time equivalent) of recent and related occupational experience in supporting entrepreneurs through business advisories and support, navigation of community partners and access to resources, and workshop delivery.
• You are familiar with and comfortable using computer applications such as the Microsoft Office Suite, E-mail, virtual meeting platforms and social media tools.
• You are comfortable working in a digital environment; you take responsibility for acquiring knowledge about advancing technology; and you are committed to using technology to create an exceptional student experience
• You have experience in training/facilitation preparation, delivery, and evaluation.
• You have experience supporting/providing service to staff, students, and prospective students.

Relevant Skills and Knowledge

• You demonstrate a commitment to inclusion, diversity, equity, accessibility and anti-racism
• You possess -excellent interpersonal skills that enable you to interact with a diversity of people and support resolution of issues
• You are known for your superior customer service skills and can create a relationship of trust beyond the immediate interaction
• Your superb team working skills enable you to contribute positively to a team environment
• You have specific technical occupational knowledge and skill in business support and start up, program coordination, and resource development)
• You are known for your problem solving and critical thinking skills
• You are a strong communicator
• You possess excellent coordination skills specifically related to entrepreneurial programming, event coordination, and developing support and resources for staff and students.
• You have proven records and information management skills and abilities specifically related to entrepreneurial supports and services and activities across the province)
• You are dedicated to life-long learning in entrepreneurship and adult learning.
• You show a strong commitment to community involvement through an established and evolving network with the local, national, and international entrepreneurial ecosystem.

As a condition of employment, Professional Support employees at NSCC must complete a part-time adult education program delivered by NSCC. This adult education program is a significant investment on the part of NSCC in the learning and development of new employees. To achieve regular status; all probationary, full or part-time Professional Support employees of the College must successfully complete the program within their probationary period. Term full-time Professional Support employees whose term appointment is twelve or more months are also required to participate in this program.

Candidates selected for interviews will be expected to provide at least three recent, occupational references. The successful candidate will be expected to provide official transcripts to show proof of academic achievements.

NSCC is committed to the full inclusion of all applicants. As part of this commitment, NSCC will ensure that applicants are provided reasonable accommodations, as required. If accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact Nikki Berrigan, HR Generalist at [email protected]. Our Employee Workplace Accommodation Policy can be found here.