Startup Recruitment Specialist

5 days ago


Toronto, Ontario, Canada Toronto Metropolitan University Full time
About Toronto Metropolitan University

Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) is a comprehensive innovation university on a transformative path to become Canada's leading institution. Our core values of equity, diversity, and inclusion are fundamental to our institutional culture. We welcome individuals who share our commitment to these values and will assist us in realizing their benefits in all aspects of our work.

The DMZ

The DMZ is a world-leading startup incubator based at TMU, equipping the next generation of tech entrepreneurs with the tools needed to build, launch, and scale highly impactful startups. Our customized approach provides connections to customers, coaching, capital, and a community, helping innovators reach the next milestone in their entrepreneurial journey.

The Opportunity

The Community and Startup Recruitment Specialist plays a critical role in planning, developing, and administering the recruitment policies and procedures for DMZ programs. This includes evaluating companies' business status, model, and profile to determine qualification for DMZ programs. The successful candidate will maintain direct connections with prospective startup teams and founders, fostering relationships with current and alumni of DMZ, building new relationships with founder-focused organizations, and maintaining a pulse on high-potential founders to strengthen the DMZ's entrepreneur-driven environment and enhance the reputation of TMU.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develops, implements, and recommends recruitment policies, procedures, and sourcing tools and techniques to meet DMZ program targets for enrollment.
  • Provides direction, advice, and guidance on the interpretation of recruitment and acceptance policies and the status of targets during the recruitment cycle.
  • Identifies and sources companies through a data-driven approach, including info sessions/webinars, pitch competitions/demo days, and conferences/meetups.
  • Maintains and leads communication to promote, advise, and update on the progress of recruitment efforts for DMZ programs.
  • Resolves recruitment challenges with the Manager by examining feedback collected and identifying appropriate courses of action in a timely manner.
Requirements
  • Completion of a post-secondary degree program is required to attain the appropriate analytical, research, and organizational skills needed to synthesize complex information and concepts.
  • A minimum of four (4) years or relevant work experience in a startup ecosystem, including a focus on pipeline development in a technology organization and understanding of program development.
  • Significant experience in entrepreneurship, including building and managing relationships.


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