Strategy Coordinator, Research Partnerships

**Strategy Coordinator (Term Full-Time)**
**Research Partnerships & Innovation**

**POSITION TYPE**: Full-Time, Term Position Available (anticipated March 17, 2025 up to March 31, 2030)
- **SALARY**: $62,337 - $87,859 per annum
- **POSITION LOCATION**: Notre Dame Campus (Winnipeg, MB)
- **DUTIES**
The Strategy Coordinator contributes to the academic, research and strategic initiatives of Research Partnerships and Innovation (RPI). The Strategy Coordinator is responsible for developing standard framework practices and processes to ensure the department objectives are met. Using college change management and project management practices, the Strategy Coordinator works collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders and is responsible for leading projects with a results-oriented focus to meet project goals and deadlines. The incumbent will direct, organize, monitor and report on all projects and initiatives.
This position will have a focus on strategic coordination duties to support the Lab to Market Director, Executive, Steering Committees and Advisory council responsible for implementing the over $24 million Lab to Market project awarded to RRC Polytech to lead and distribute across hub partners. The position will provide support to the Lab to Market Executive Committee, advisory councils, and Director, Lab to Market. Tasks include liaison and communications to institutions, partners and funders; reports and briefings to Lab to Market Executive Committee; events management for annual Summit, Steering committee and Network stakeholders.
- **REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS**
- Post-secondary degree in a relevant field such as Business. Other combinations of education and experience may be considered equivalent.
- Experience in strategic planning, risk management and/or change management
- Experience creating, implementing and using project management tools; such as project costings
- Experience gathering, analyzing, and interpreting data
- Knowledge and experience integrating technology in workplace functions in a post-secondary context; proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite including Teams, Excel, Word, Outlook, SharePoint
- Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
- An understanding of the dynamics of cross-functional and cross-departmental teams
- Excellent presentation skills and ability to work collaboratively
- Demonstrated ability to motivate and influence others in a positive manner
- Demonstrated ability to think critically and strategically
- Ability to work effectively with the diverse academic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of Industry, faculty, staff, students and community members
- Ability to adapt to change while simultaneously maintaining focus on objectives and envisioning the bigger picture
- Must have the ability to act and represent the College in a professional, collegial, collaborative and entrepreneurial manner
- Experience building a respectful workplace culture that promotes diversity, learning and continuous improvement

**CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT**
- Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada
- This position may be required to work evenings and/or weekends
- This position may be required to work overtime
- This position may be required to travel
RRC Polytech campuses are located on the lands of Anishinaabe, Ininiwak, Anishininew, Dakota, and Dené, and the National Homeland of the Red River Métis. We recognize and honour Treaty 3 Territory Shoal Lake 40 First Nation, the source of Winnipeg’s clean drinking water. In addition, we acknowledge Treaty Territories which provide us with access to electricity we use in both our personal and professional lives.