Manager, Community Outreach

**Regular/Temporary** - Regular **Job Title** - Manager, Community Outreach & Engagement **Job ID** - 66683 **Location** - Central Campus **Open Date** - 12/09/2024 **Job Type** - Limited Term (>12 months) **Close Date** - 12/18/2024 **Employee Group** - TMG **Favorite Job** **Department** - Outreach **Salary Grade/Band** - Band K **Salary Range** - $77996.00 - $116993.00 (annual) **Contract Duration** - 18.8 Months **Hours per Week** - 35 **Posting Details** **S**chedule** Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week - hybrid **Education Level** Bachelor’s degree in related field **C**areer Level** Minimum of 4 years relevant experience, including 1 year of supervisory experience **T**arget Hiring Range** $77,996 - $97,495 annually **Posting Details** **About the University** Ranked among the top engineering schools in Canada and worldwide, the Faculty of Engineering has a reputation for innovative programs, cutting-edge research, leading faculty, and aspiring students. Engineering faculty, staff and students at McMaster pursue research and learning in more than 22 research centres, institutes and networks whose interdisciplinary pursuits cross-departmental and faculty boundaries. Outside the University, we regularly collaborate on research projects with partners in universities, the government and more than 100 companies in Canada and abroad. At McMaster University’s Faculty of Engineering, we are dedicated to breaking barriers in STEM education. Our Engineering Student Recruitment & Community Outreach (ESRCO) unit works tirelessly to cultivate top talent and promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in engineering. By creating clear pathways for youth, especially those from equity-deserving groups, we aim to inspire future generations of engineers through innovative and impactful programming. **About the Position**: We are seeking a dynamic and passionate **Manager, Community Outreach & Engagement**for a 19-month limited term appointment, to lead our youth-focused initiatives and community programs. This role is pivotal in developing strategic outreach activities that drive diversity in engineering education, foster engagement, and create meaningful connections with our community. **Key Accountabilities**: **Strategic Leadership**: - Develop and implement comprehensive community outreach strategies aligned with departmental goals. - Lead targeted programming and initiatives to support equity-deserving groups, including female-identifying, 2SLGBTQ+, Black, and Indigenous youth. - Collaborate with internal and external partners to introduce innovative equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) strategies. **Team Leadership**: - Supervise a team of full-time staff, co-op students, and summer employees. - Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement through effective leadership practices. - Provide professional development and training opportunities to promote a diverse and inclusive workplace. **Program and Relationship Management**: - Oversee diverse programs such as workshops, after-school clubs, summer camps, and mentoring initiatives. - Establish and nurture relationships with stakeholders, including faculty, community organizations, and government agencies. - Act as a resource and advocate for STEM education among underrepresented groups. **Financial Oversight**: - Manage and analyze budgets, ensuring financial efficiency and maximum value for outreach programs. - Secure funding through grant proposals and track engagement metrics for detailed reporting. **Qualifications**: **Education**: - Bachelor’s Degree in a related field. **Experience**: - Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience including one year of supervisory experience. - Proven expertise in youth programming, stakeholder engagement, and STEM education. **Knowledge & Skills**: - Strong knowledge of EDI practices and effective outreach strategies. - Excellent communication, project management, and analytical skills. **How to Apply**: **Employment Equity Statement**: McMaster University is located on the traditional territories of the Haudenosaunee and Mississauga Nations and within the lands protected by the “Dish With One Spoon” wampum agreement. The diversity of our workforce is at the core of our innovation and creativity and strengthens our research and teaching excellence. In keeping with its Statement on Building an Inclusive Community with a Shared Purpose, McMaster University strives to embody the values of respect, collaboration and diversity, and has a strong commitment to employment equity. Job applicants requiring accommodation to participate in the hiring process should contact Human Resources Service Centre at 905-525-9140 ext. 222-HR (22247), to communicate accommodation needs: **Hybrid Work**: To ensure an ongoing and vibrant University community that meets the needs of our students, staff and faculty and supports the University mission, ability to work on-site contin