Entrepreneurship Program Officer - Office of the Vice President Academic and Research (Grant Funded)
$72,067 to $79,900 per annum, prorated to time and term (Grant Funded)
As soon as possible for a two-year term (Term may be reduced or extended depending on performance, available funding, and departmental requirements)
The Centre for Entrepreneurship at UPEI is a student entrepreneurship hub that serves as a catalyst for the early stages of the startup ecosystem to bring together students, faculty, and business leaders in the community for the advancement of innovation and entrepreneurship at the University. Reporting to the Manager of Entrepreneurship, the successful candidate will support and implement the program activities of the Centre. Experienced in entrepreneurial environments, the Entrepreneurship Program Officer will support the implementation of the vision for the Centre to improve collaboration among participants in the UPEI and PEI entrepreneurial ecosystem, complement the programs and activities of existing organizations in the province, and assist with understanding of entrepreneurship and innovation in PEI.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Duties will include:
- Supporting and assisting the implementation of strategic goals
- Assisting with a communications plan
- Facilitating collaboration, engagement, and funding programs
- Supporting advocacy efforts
- Supporting mentoring and entrepreneurial assessment programs for entrepreneurs and start-ups
- Administering human and budgetary resources in the Centre
- Assisting with fund development and writing of grant proposals
- Performing other related duties as required
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience (3 years or more) in support of entrepreneurs
- Bachelor’s degree: or any equivalent combination of experience and training
- Experience in entrepreneurship, start-up organizations, administration of staff / budgets; technology commercialization; grant writing; and business development would be considered assets, as would experience with university settings
- A proactive approach with excellent organizational, written and verbal communications, inter-personal and teamwork skills are required
- An ability to function effectively in a diverse academic context is required
- The successful candidate should have superior communication skills to build lasting relationships with key ecosystem entities
Please submit electronically a cover letter, quoting the competition number, a resume and reference list to be received no later than the closing date via the link posted on the UPEI Human Resources website. Applications will not be accepted via email.
If you are unable to apply online, you can drop off your resume to the Human Resources Department, Kelley Building, University of Prince Edward Island, 550 University Avenue, Charlottetown, PEI C1A 4P3, Fax Number 902-894-2895.
UPEI is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and reconciliation and believes in providing a positive learning and working environment where every person feels empowered to contribute. UPEI is committed to the principle of equity in employment and encourages applications from underrepresented groups including women, Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. If you require accommodation in any part of the process, please direct your inquiries, in confidence, to our HR Officer, hrofficer@upei.ca.
Only those applicants who are invited to an interview will be acknowledged.
