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The team
The DMZ is a world-leading startup incubator based at Toronto Metropolitan University that equips the next generation of tech entrepreneurs with the tools needed to build, launch, and scale highly impactful startups. By providing connections to customers, coaching, capital, and a community, the DMZ's customized approach helps innovators reach the next milestone in their entrepreneurial journey - whatever that might be. Through its award-winning programming, the DMZ has helped more than 820 startups raise $2.58 billion in capital and create 5,000+ jobs. Headquartered in Toronto, Canada with globally-accessible programming, the DMZ has a widely-recognized international presence with offices in Vietnam, India, and the U.S., and partnerships across North America, Latin America, Africa and Asia.
The Opportunity
The Programs and Partnerships Coordinator will work with the Manager in the planning and implementation of DMZ entrepreneur and talent development programs and the team's administrative systems to accelerate growth for all participating companies. The successful candidate will develop relevant programming for student, youth, and early-stage entrepreneur groups to include speakers, workshops, structured programs, networking events and monitor the progress of the clients from application through to graduation, and ensure continual improvement of start-up programming, mentorship and strategies based on entrepreneur feedback and industry best practices.
Other responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
Supports the development, and implementation of programming initiatives for target entrepreneur and startup groups to enhance overall member experience.
Oversees the administrative process for start-ups.
Qualifications To help us learn more about you, please provide a cover letter and resume describing how you meet the following required qualifications:
Successful completion of a post-secondary degree in Business, Media Entrepreneurship or a related field
A minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience in the start-up and entrepreneurship sector in a program support/administration/advising role:
Developing, implementing, monitoring and evaluating programs to start-ups/entrepreneurs, relationship management and event planning are required.
Demonstrated experience with developing and implementing programming initiatives for target entrepreneur and startup groups to enhance overall member experience, including assessing and recommending opportunity areas, developing and executing relevant metric and reporting strategies and quantifying the impact.
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Excellent understanding of the startup ecosystem, culture and terminology to be successfully qualified for this position.
Demonstrated experience with developing and implementing programming initiatives for target entrepreneur and startup groups to enhance overall member experience, including assessing and recommending opportunity areas, developing and executing relevant metric and reporting strategies and quantifying the impact.
Demonstrated administrative support experience from implementing project procedures and guidelines, ensuring consistent flow of processes, maintaining constant communication for complete lifecycle management of companies and developing regular surveys of members to generate feedback on the effectiveness of programs.
Strong analytical and research skills, including project and financial management knowledge and application of procedures and practices.
Solid oral and written communication skills, including report writing, general correspondence.
Strong client service experience and interpersonal relationship building skills.
Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google.
Flexibility to work evenings and weekends to participate in events that support participating companies.
Additional Information
Position Number(s)
20004989
Reports To
Entrepreneur & Talent Development Manager
Department
DMZ
Vacancy Type
TERM 1 year
Employee Group
OPSEU
Work Location
Hybrid (in-person and remote)
Start Date
ASAP
End Date
1 year from start date
Hours of Work
36.25
Grade
10
Salary Scale
$66,374.68 - $79,254.84
Hiring Salary Range
-
TA Specialist
-
Posting Date
March 18, 2024
Application Close Date
April 1, 2024
Additional Notes:
This is a term vacancy with a guarantee to return to home for OPSEU FTCE employees only.
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Applicants who do not meet all of the posted qualifications may, upon the University's sole discretion, be considered to fill a vacancy on an underfill basis.
Candidates must have a demonstrated record of dependability/reliability and a commitment to maintain confidentiality.
We encourage all First Nations, Metis and Inuit peoples or Indigenous peoples of North America, to self-identify in their applications.
As part of the selection process, candidates may be required to complete an occupational assessment. Applications will only be accepted online through Toronto Metropolitan University's career site.
Toronto Metropolitan University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), and aims to ensure that independence, dignity, integration and equality of opportunity are embedded in all aspects of the university culture. We will provide an accessible experience for applicants, students, employees, and members of the Toronto Metropolitan Universitycommunity. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, beginning with the recruitment process. If you have restrictions that need to be accommodated to fully participate in any phase of the recruitment process, please submit your request through the AskHR webform. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.
