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addressAddressHalifax, NS
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Position Information
Position TitleVenture Manager
Department/UnitFaculty of Management - General
LocationHalifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Posting NumberS113-24
Employee GroupDPMG
Position TypeTerm
Duration of Contract (if applicable)Two Years
Employment TypeFull Time
Full-time Equivalency (FTE)1.0
Salary$66,445 - $89,012 per annum
ClassificationADM-06
Provisional Statement
This is a provisional classification. Formal regular review classification procedures may be initiated at any time by the incumbent or supervisor after the incumbent has worked a minimum of six months in the role.
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 Creative Destruction Lab (CDL) Atlantic, housed at the Rowe School of Business, provides startups with access to a network of accomplished entrepreneurs and investors. Originally conceived at the University of Toronto's Rotman School of Management, CDL is one of the world's premier seed stage programs for massively scalable science-based ventures. The program targets companies that have the potential to transform our social, industrial and economic landscape. Reporting to the Associate Director, Ventures, the Venture Manager will support the CDL-Atlantic operations including venture management and recruitment, business development support and leading initiatives to support the growth and continuous improvement of the global program.
Key Responsibilities
  • Identify and build relationships with venture capital funds, incubators and accelerators, and technology associations to secure a strong pipeline of high quality CDL-Atlantic applicants in both the Prime (tech agnostic) and Oceans specialty streams.
  • Create analytical tools and evaluation frameworks to assess fit for early stage start-ups that apply for the CDL program.
  • Provide business development support to program participants, including managing and directing the participants on feedback received by their mentors.
  • Support CDL-Atlantic operations, which includes event planning as required.
  • Collaborate with counterparts in leading institutions across Canada, the US and Europe.
  • Contribute to global network projects and deliverables as required.
Note
The successful applicant will be eligible for hybrid work (combination of in-person work on campus and remote work) as agreed by all parties based on operational requirements and university guidelines.

Required Qualifications
  • Undergraduate degree in Business or related field with up to five years relevant experience in STEM/ technology-related fields (or equivalent combination of training and experience).
  • Must have strong written and analytical skills and understanding of business models and drivers of success in start-ups across several verticals.
  • Ability to use tact and diplomacy to build and maintain strong relationships with program participants and multiple levels of stakeholders.
  • Strong time management skills, adaptability and flexibility are required to adapt to multiple changing priorities and short deadlines.
  • Demonstrated experience with start-ups, technology companies or venture capital.
  • Ability to analyze and systematically evaluate participants, including proficiency with financial modeling, conducting market analysis and strategic planning.
Assets
  • Experience with GSuite, Salesforce, Slack, AirTable.
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:
- Respect & Inclusion
- Adaptability
- Knowledge & Thinking Skills
- Relationship Building
- Change & Innovation
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.
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 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. For more information, please visit www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity.
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies1
Open Date04/03/2024
Close Date04/10/2024
Open Until FilledNo
Special Instructions to Applicant
Quick Link for Direct Access to Postinghttps://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/16187

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    1. Résumé / Curriculum Vitae (CV)
    Optional Documents
    1. Cover Letter
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