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Strategic Events and Partnerships Manager
2 months ago
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Strategic Events and Partnerships Manager to join our team at the University of Waterloo. This is a key role that will play a critical part in cultivating, developing, and procuring external partnerships with stakeholders across industry, government, and academia.
Key Responsibilities- Strategic Initiatives
- Establish the strategic direction and priorities for marketing, outreach, and event-related activities at the University of Waterloo and across Canada.
- Develop a strategic plan for a roster of strategic events, including delegations, conferences, workshops, seminar series, lectures, and other special events that support the University's strategic objectives.
- Oversee the planning, execution, and evaluation of University events, building on the successes of past events.
- Prepare post-event analysis, assess opportunities, and make recommendations for improvement.
- Partnerships and Knowledge Mobilization
- Develop an ongoing strategy to target partners across all sectors where there is high potential for event collaboration, sponsorships, and future partnerships.
- Attend and organize meetings and events to promote University research, talent, and knowledge mobilization capabilities and to interact with potential sponsors.
- Plan, manage, and promote occasional events to bring partners and University community together.
- Event Protocols and Administration
- Identify and coordinate University and university support services as needed for events.
- Support government relations initiatives, as appropriate.
- Advises the Executive Director and senior leadership on matters of protocol.
- Community and Government Relations
- Develop and maintain strong working knowledge of the University's strategic priorities and plans, develops, and implements strategies to advance these priorities.
- Identify, research, and propose new initiatives independently or through joint efforts with internal and external partners to promote the University through participation and sponsorship of events and activities.
- Budgeting and Reporting
- Develops and manages the budget for University programming.
- Develops and maintains best practices for all University programs.
- Completion of a Bachelor's degree in a related field such as business, event planning, public relations, marketing, or a related discipline; completion of a Master's degree is preferred.
- Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
- 7-10 years of progressive experience with a proven track record of achievement and success with public engagement through marketing, event planning, and educational outreach.
- Experience in an academic setting is an asset.
- Experience in science communication for a broad range of stakeholders.
- Extensive experience and knowledge of the community, its socio-political landscape, and key community organizations that have a vested interest in the success of the University and/or vice versa.
- Progressive related business experience with a proven track record of achievement and success.
- Experience that will have led to an in-depth knowledge of municipal, regional, provincial, and national affairs.
- Experience with budget development, metrics tracking, and outcome analysis.
- Working knowledge of the national and international quantum landscape.
- Demonstrated ability to develop strong professional relationships that are sustainable over time.
- Competencies will include strategic thinking, project management, content curation, extensive writing skills, interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
- Proven expertise in developing and implementing integrated communication plans for multiple audiences.
- Demonstrated ability to incorporate both traditional and new communications technologies in strategic initiatives.
- Excellent interpersonal skills required.
- Demonstrated ability to build collegial relationships based on trust and mutual respect.
- Extensive experience managing and motivating professional staff.
- Proven ability to work effectively with and build consensus among people at all levels.
- Proven ability to meet deadlines and work effectively in a fast-paced team environment.
- Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills required.
- Must be a strong communicator (oral and written) with the ability to build relationships with stakeholders including faculty, government, partners, alumni, donors, and students.
- Comfortable in high-profile networking environments where developing new relationships is expected.
- Possess strong planning and organization skills with exceptional attention to detail.
- Must be a problem solver with a friendly, professional, customer service-oriented personality.
- Ability to conduct themselves with a high degree of diplomacy and tact.
