AddressPosition Details
Position Information
Position Title
Director, Faculty Strategy and Strategic Projects
Department/Unit
Agriculture - Dean's Office
Location
Truro, Nova Scotia, Canada
Posting Number
S07-23
Employee Group
DPMG
Position Type
Regular, On-Going
Duration of Contract (if applicable)
Employment Type
Full Time
Full-time Equivalency (FTE)
1.0
Salary
$72,022 - $96,609 per annum
Classification
ADM-07
Provisional Statement
This is a provisional classification. Formal classification procedures will be initiated by the Job Design Unit in approximately six months.
About Dalhousie University
Dalhousie University is Atlantic Canada’s leading research-intensive university and a driver of the region’s intellectual, social and economic development. Located in the heart of Halifax, Nova Scotia, with an Agricultural Campus in Truro/Bible Hill, Dalhousie is a truly national and international university, with more than half of our almost 21,000 students coming from outside of the province. Our 6,000 faculty and staff foster a vibrant, purpose-driven community, that celebrated 200 years of academic excellence in 2018.
Job Summary
The Faculty of Agriculture, Dalhousie University is a small research-intensive campus located in Truro, NS. Offering technical, undergraduate and graduate programs in agriculture, environment and related life and social science disciplines, the Faculty of Agriculture educates future leaders and generates knowledge and innovative solutions for healthy, sustainable societies. Reporting to the Faculty’s Associate Dean, Research (ADR), the Director, Faculty Strategy and Strategic Projects is instrumental in the implementation of the Faculty and University’s Strategic Plans and Research Strategies across the Faculty including development, facilitation, and promotion.
Key Responsibilities
- Represent the Faculty in the development of strategic collaborator agreements. Establish and build relationships with industry, government, and not-for-profit organizations to achieve new or expanded large-scale collaborations and research programs. Serve as a key liaison for these projects.
- Assist with the facilitation and implementation of the Faculty Strategic Plan ensuring that projects and partnerships support the Plan. Assist with the development of future strategic plans for the Faculty in alignment with University plans.
- Identify and facilitate the establishment of funding opportunities for Faculty-wide and cross-Faculty collaborative research initiatives. Facilitate and support the development of interdisciplinary research programs. Assist in announcing research accomplishments to the University and general public.
- Design, implement, and maintain a research diagnostic framework. Develop research performance indicators. Support research initiatives including funding application development, submission and, compliance; and the development of resources and processes.
- Oversee Cultiv8 Sandbox activities, staff and funds. Work with Cultiv8 Manager to ensure Sandbox initiatives are in line with Faculty, Academic, and Research Strategic plans, and to promote the best use of the funding through leveraging, and partnering as possibilities arise.
- Work closely with Dalhousie’s Office of Research Services, Government & Global Affairs, Office of Commercialization and Industry Engagement, Legal Counsel, Communications, Marketing & Creative Services, and Financial Services in support of the Faculty’s Strategic Research Plan, research contracts and service agreements.
Note
The incumbent may spend a significant portion of their time away from of the office in out of town and overnight travel.
The successful applicant may work in-person on campus, primarily remotely, or perform a hybrid of the two as agreed by all parties based on operational requirements.
The successful applicant may work in-person on campus, primarily remotely, or perform a hybrid of the two as agreed by all parties based on operational requirements.
Dalhousie’s vaccine mandate has been suspended at this time, and employees no longer need to provide proof of full vaccination. However, health and safety risks to our community will continue to be monitored and a vaccine mandate may be reinstated if necessary.
Required Qualifications
- Masters degree in a relevant field plus at least five to seven years industry experience in the agriculture sector (or an equivalent combination of training and experience).
- Proven experience in strategy development, facilitation and implementation.
- Demonstrated expertise in research funding opportunities and processes including funding through not-for-profits, industry, government and granting agencies.
- Excellent client service, interpersonal and communication (verbal, written and presentation) skills including proven experience working successfully with academic, industry, government and not-for-profit representatives at all levels.
- Highly motivated with proven ability to identify and execute innovative approaches in research and research collaboration.
- Financial and budget management experience.
Assets
- Previous supervisory experience.
Job Competencies
The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate proficiency in Dalhousie’s core and leadership competencies (https://www.dal.ca/dept/leaders.html), in particular:
- Knowledge & Thinking Skills
- Thinking and Acting Strategically
- Relationship Building
- Accountability for Performance & Results
- Development
Additional Information
Dalhousie University supports a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Our total compensation package includes a defined benefit pension plan, health and dental plans, a health spending account, an employee and family assistance program and a tuition assistance program.
Application Consideration
Applications from current university employees and external candidates are assessed concurrently. Current university employees will be given special consideration.
We sincerely appreciate all applications and note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted directly by the hiring department or Human Resources.
We sincerely appreciate all applications and note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted directly by the hiring department or Human Resources.
Diversity Statement
Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous persons (especially Mi’kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQ+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community.
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies
One (1)
Open Date
01/23/2023
Close Date
02/06/2023
Open Until Filled
No
Special Instructions to Applicant
