Director, Community and Partner Relations

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Duties
At Northern College, we’re driven by our commitment to the ongoing success and development of our students, our communities and our staff. A career with Northern College can provide you with meaningful opportunities for your professional growth, and we’re confident that our friendly, collaborative workplace culture will contribute to your personal growth as well.
In addition, to a rewarding career, some of the other benefits offered to eligible full-time employees of Northern College include competitive salaries, a defined-benefit pension plan, a comprehensive benefits package, access to our athletics facilities and a wellness program.
DUTIES:
Reporting to the Executive Director, Community, Business Development and Employment Services the successful incumbent will:

• Provide vital support to the Executive Director and the Northern Training Division through the planning, professional project management, leadership and execution of community and business development opportunities and initiatives that support the economic and social development of the communities;
• Manage multiple large, multi-faceted, complex corporate/community accounts and projects concurrently during each process of the project lifecycle: initiation, planning, execution/roll-out, monitoring and close-out;
• Manage expectations and stakeholder interests and satisfaction;
• Negotiate contracts and agreements, develop budgets and ensure the delivery of project objectives on time and within budget while also meeting the division’s revenue and retention targets;
• Meet with industry partners annually and as required to support effective account management;
• Provide professional project management leadership and coaching;
• Contribute to the professional development of project resources; and
• Contribute significantly to the development of Northern Training Division business strategies, and standard business processes.

A detailed job description for this position is available from the Human Resource Services department.

Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS:
The incumbent will possess the following qualifications:

• 4-year Degree in Business Administration or a related field is required;
• Project Management Certification is required;
• Minimum 7 years’ experience in a leadership position, customer relations, and corporate account management;
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Project Management with a strong record of delivering quality project outcomes within defined scope, time and cost/budget parameters;
• Experience leading teams and advising and coaching staff;
• Financial experience that requires accountability for preparing and adhering to budgets;
• Proven supervisory experience in a setting that promotes teamwork, respect for others and recognition for effective performance;
• Excellent leadership, motivational, conflict resolution and mediation skills;
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills;
• Customer-focused with strong analytical skills;
• Excellent emotional intelligence; and
• Advanced computer skills.

The incumbent may be required to provide a criminal reference check.
HOW TO APPLY: Please visit the Northern College website at: www.northernc.on.ca and click on the Careers at Northern link to apply through our online job application system.
Northern College is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free selection process. If contacted regarding this competition, please advise the interview coordinator of accommodation measures you may require during our selection process. Information received relating to accommodation needs of applicants will be addressed confidentially.
Northern College values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.
We thank all applicants for their interest in Northern College, only those to be interviewed will be contacted.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $91,792.00 per year