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INDUSTRY PARTNERSHIP OFFICER

About Loyalist College

Loyal ist Col lege is Ontar io ’s Dest inat ion Col lege – empowering students , faculty , s taff ,

and partners through experientia l , industry focused, c luster -based education, training,

and appl ied research programs. Located on more than 200 acres in the beauti ful Bay of

Quinte region, the Col lege is perfect ly posit ioned between Toronto, Ottawa, and

Montreal .

Loyal ist Col lege is a c lose -knit community where students and their success come f i rst ,

and provides personal ized attention through smal l c lasses , rewarding f ield placements ,

and superior student serv ices. I ts Bel lev i l le , Bancroft , and Toronto campuses and Port

Hope sate l l i te locat ion support programs and serv ices for more than 6,000 ful l – t ime

and 8,000 part – t ime students each year.

For more information, v is i t : www.Loyal istCol lege.com

Position Description

Our External Relat ions and Business Development (ER&BD) Off ice is the champion of

innovation and entrepreneurship at Loyal ist Col lege. We foster a culture of

interdisc ipl inary applied research, we forge partnerships with industry to dr ive future

economic prosperity and competit iveness , and we aim to bui ld a robust start -up and

scale-up ecosystem in Eastern Ontar io. As an Industry Partnership Officer , you wi l l be

at the forefront of this meaningful work , and funct ion as the cr it ical connect ive t issue

in the region’s fast -growing innovation ecosystem.

This new posit ion wi l l be responsible for identi fy ing and bui ld ing industry -academic

col laborat ions that maximize and grow the assets of Loyal ist Col lege . The day-to-day

responsibi l i t ies of this role wi l l be a mix of strategic v is ioning, business development ,

and public relat ions in support of the Col lege leadership team and academic units .

Report ing to the Senior Director of Business Development, a team of three Industry

Partnership Off icers wi l l work col laborat ive ly to create new opportunit ies for growth in

appl ied research, education , and training rooted across the three schools of Loyal ist

Col lege , inc luding:

• Media Business and Access (MBA)

• Health Human and Just ice Studies (HHJ S)

• Appl ied Sc iences Ski l ls and Technology (ASST)

By al igning a broad range of col lege capabi l i t ies and resources to the needs of industry ,

Industry Partnership Off icers wi l l ensure Loyal ist Col lege has the tools needed to think

big and innovate. Together with industry , Loyal ist Col lege wi l l maximize i ts impact and

grow regional opportunit i es – accelerat ing “Made in Quinte” success stor ies in the

process.

Here’s What You Will Get to Do:

• Support the Col lege ’s academic schools to d evelop and implement an on-going

strategy for the identi f icat ion, prospect ing, and stewardship of industry partners

that wi l l lead to appl ied research, education, and training with the Col lege .

• Serve as a pr imary contact for inquir ies regarding appl ied research, education, and

training as wel l as networking events or other act ivi t ies and programs that respond

to industry needs and interests . Posit ioning the academic schools as the front face

to employers and industry.

• Develop business plans for new program proposals in support of the academic

schools , a l igned with ministry guidel ines and approved by the Board of Governors

and government.

• Support ing academic leadership, perform environmental industry scans, and

summarize market inte l l igence to help develop business cases for new or act ive

programming responsive to market and industry needs .

• Work c losely with academic leadership to identi fy , respond, and secure new sources

of funding that refresh or bui ld state-of- the-art l iv ing learning labs as wel l as

develop opportunit ies to expand programmatic capabi l i t ies for appl ied projects .

• Construct and negotiate the terms and condit ions of industry agreements with the

support of Loyal ist Col lege Corporate Services (e .g . , f inancial , legal , research, IP ,

r isk , insurance, etc .) and al igned with the col lege ’s academic schools as required.

• In partnership with the Marketing and Communicat ions team and academic units ,

p lan, manage, and promote occasional events that br ing industry partners and

Loyal ist Col lege together.

• Foster an awareness of federal and provinc ial government granting programs,

especial ly those that require industry part ic ipat ion and benefi t .

• Develop a highly inf luential network of business , government , and community

leaders interested in advancing the miss ion and success of both Loyal ist Col lege and

the Loyal ist Col lege Foundation.

• Track industry partner act iv i t ies , leads , and opportunit ies , while conf idential ly

maintain ing re levant stakeholder records in a CRM database.

• Active ly encourage and faci l i tate a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship.

• Other re lated duties as ass igned.

Here’s What is Exciting About the Role:

• Serve on the inaugural Industry Partnership Off icer team, helping to pioneer an

ampl i f ied blueprint for strategic business development at Loyalist Col lege.

• As the only higher education inst i tut ion in the area, help cult ivate a barn -rais ing

mental i ty in support of appl ied research, education, and training to grow the socio-

economic trajectory of the Bay of Quinte region .

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• Perfect ly posit ioned between Toronto, Ottawa and Montreal , help create an

environment where the next generat ion of entrepreneurs wi l l launch and grow their

b ig ideas here, cementing Loyal ist Col lege as a driver in diversify ing Eastern

Ontar io.

• Discover how a smal l Col lege provides a platform to do big things in your career.

• Work in , and help build , one of the best Canadian communit ies to l ive in .

Here’s What You Will Need:

• Must be an entrepreneurial , purpose-dr iven self -starter .

• A three (3) year degree or diploma in business or re levant f ie ld.

• A minimum of 7 years ’ experience with progress ive levels of responsibi l i ty for

business planning, business development and/or stakeholder re lat ions .

• Superior written and presentat ion sk i l ls with deep experience working with senior

level dec is ion-makers to write and pitch winning proposals for funding, new

business , and/or projects .

• Understand the academic support funct ion of business development in support of

the core miss ion of the col lege and i ts academic schools .

• Proven track record of success in a stakeholder development and /or account

management funct ion , demonstrat ing diplomatic sk i l ls , fores ight , and sound

business judgement.

• Extremely organized , inc luding abi l i ty to prior i t ize , mult i task and work on mult ip le

projects concurrently.

• Coachable and sk i l led in leveraging subject -matter experts to bui ld a quick working

knowledge in unfamil iar areas.

• Abi l i ty to quick ly assess and grasp stat ist ical , technical , or sc ienti f ic information and

translate to re levant appl icat ions for academia and industry.

• Demonstrated abi l i ty to work cohesively and collaborat ive ly with a wide var iety of

const i tuents from students to chief executives , local to g lobal organizat ions,

entrepreneurs to e lected government off ic ia ls , and everything in between.

• Famil iar i ty with appl ied research and technical areas of strategic importance l ike

sk i l led trades , advanced manufactur ing , agr iculture , natural products , renewable

resourc ing , bioeconomy, healthcare , f intech and/or cyber security , as i t re lates to

emerging sector needs, trends, and opportunit ies .

• An outstanding work ethic is essential , coupled with the desire and abi l i ty to work in

a fast-paced environment where meeting t ight t imel ines is commonplace.

• High level of conf idence, professional ism, and col leg ial spir i t .

• Experience in negotiat ing partnerships , agreements , and contracts , especial ly in

research.

• Working knowledge of inte l lectual property , technology transfer , and re levant

standard business pract ices is an asset .

• Experience with re lationship management databases is an asset.

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Employment Type: Permanent, Ful l -T ime

Compensation: $87,434 – $109,291

Our Commitment to Diversity :

Loyal ist Col lege is committed to promoting a diverse and inclus ive col lege community .

We encourage and welcome applicat ions from marginal ized and equity seeking groups.

Loyal ist Col lege is committed to accommodating appl icants with disabi l i t ies throughout

the hir ing process. I f you have accommodation needs, p lease inform us as soon as

possible by sending an emai l to peopleandculture@loyal istcollege.com .

How To Apply:

I f you are interested in this opportunity , ple ase submit your appl icat ion, quoting the

competit ion ADM22-16N in the emai l subject l ine. P lease send a cover ing letter and a

resume in MS Word (docx) or PDF format no later than October 3, 2022 to:

People and Culture

E-mai l : peopleandculture@loyalistcol lege.com

P lease note : Fol lowing an offer of employment, candidates with Canadian credentials

wi l l be required to provide off ic ia l transcr ipts from the granting education al

inst i tut ion(s ) ; candidates with international credentials must provide World Education

Serv ices (WES) www.wes.org/ca evaluation (at their own cost) conf irming Canadian

equivalency of their credentials .

A l l appl icants are appreciated , however, only those se lected for an interv iew wi l l be

contacted.

Loyal is t Col lege is located on the terr itory of the Huron -Wendat , the Anishinaabeg, and the

Haudenosaunee people . We acknowledge our shared obl igat ion to respect , honour , and

sustain these lands and the natural resources contained with in .

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