External Relations Team Lead

Date Posted: 03/08/2021
Req ID: 3197
Faculty/Division: University of Toronto Scarborough
Department: UTSC:Arts & Science Co-op Programs
Campus: University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC)

 

Description:

About us:

The University of Toronto Scarborough is a place of energy, enthusiasm and passion. Our commitment to inclusive excellence attracts the brightest learners, scholars and employees from around the globe. Our success has been made possible by the opportunity given to us by our Indigenous hosts to operate on their territory, and we cherish our continuing partnerships with these communities. The University of Toronto Scarborough is an exciting campus with unlimited potential. Join us on our journey.

Your opportunity:

The University of Toronto Scarborough has been a leader in co-operative education, combining academic study with alternating work terms, for 40 years. Co-operative education gives students an opportunity to test skills learned in the classroom, and to expand their knowledge through related work experience. The Arts and Science Co-op office is responsible for preparing students in over 35 unique program areas to compete for paid co-op work opportunities. The department is also responsible for engaging industry partners who provide these work terms. A coordinated effort among the stakeholders of student, employer, and university co-op programming contributes to the development of well qualified graduates who are prepared to assume a productive role in society. With a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion, the department works closely with campus and employer partners to support students as they work to achieve their academic and co-op aspirations.

Reporting to the Assistant Director, Partnerships & External Relations, the External Relations Team Lead is responsible for coordinating and organizing the workflow of the external relations team inorder to build and maintain positive relationships with prospective and current employers. The Team Lead will work to ensure that team members are well supported in their efforts to meet targeted objectives with respect to business and partnership development activities. The Team Lead will work closely with marketing and communications staff to implement marketing plans that drive new leads via a wide range of tactics that support all areas needed.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Planning and implementing workflow for a group
  • Planning and overseeing the implementation of new and/or revised business processes
  • Analyzing data to determine trends and recommend target markets
  • Researching and recommending new opportunities for external collaborations and partnerships
  • Developing and implementing marketing plans to promote programs, events and/or initiatives that support strategic objectives
  • Tracking the status of business development initiatives, activities and outcomes
  • Developing and implementing targeted outreach initiatives
  • Identifying, fostering and maintaining relationships with potential and existing employers

 

Essential Qualifications:

  • Master's Degree in business administration, human resources, education, or marketing, or acceptable combination of equivalent experience
  • Minimum five years of experience in external relations, business development or relationship management
  • Experience supervising and/or leading staff, preferably in a unionized environment
  • Experience in or strong understanding of marketing communications and how to facilitate the implementation of integrated marketing communications plans
  • Proven data-driven approach to measuring tactics, initiatives and outcomes
  • Must show evidence of a commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion and the promotion of a respectful and collegial learning and working environment
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills are required in addition to the ability to make strong and confident presentations to a range of audiences
  • Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with potential and existing employers, partners, alumni, and professional bodies
  • Proven ability to foster an engaging team atmosphere built on collegiality and respect and motivate both individual and collective accountability to team targets and plans
  • Ability to work independently and within a team with strong organizational skills and a focused attention to detail
  • Ability to prioritize work and multi-task
  • Good judgement, tact and discretion and able to resolve issues, problems and competing goals
  • Strong customer service orientation and ability to effectively balance the needs of multiple stakeholders
  • Highly motivated in a target based work environment
  • Excellent computer skills, including proficiency with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and CRM systems
  • Strong understanding of labour market trends


Assets (Nonessential):

  • Experience with work-integrated learning


To be successful in this role you will be:

  • Approachable
  • Communicator
  • Goal oriented
  • Organized
  • Problem solver
  • Team player

 

Note: 

A copy of the full job description is available upon request from the UTSC HR office. 

 

Closing Date: 04/22/2021, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: USW 
Appointment Type: Budget - Continuing 
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:
USW Pay Band 14 -- $78,618 with an annual step progression to a maximum of $100,542. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol. 
Job Category: Student Services

 


Recruiter: Daniel Hoverd

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Diversity Statement
The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from racialized persons / persons of colour, women, Indigenous / Aboriginal People of North America, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see http://uoft.me/UP.

Accessibility Statement
The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.

The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.

If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact [email protected].
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.