Manager, Strategic Partnerships

**Regular/Temporary**
- Regular

**Job Title**
- Manager, Strategic Partnerships & Initiatives**Job ID**
- 66102

**Location**
- Central Campus**Open Date**
- 11/07/2024

**Job Type**
- Continuing

**Close Date**
- 11/27/2024

**Employee Group**
- TMG

**Favorite Job**

**Department**
- Ath&Rec Central Admin

**Salary Grade/Band**
- Band L

**Salary Range**
- $87276.00 - $130914.00 (annual)

**Hours per Week**
- 35

**Posting Details**

**Schedule**
- Monday-Friday, 35 hours (occasional weekend and evening work may be required).
- **Education Level**

University degree in a relevant field (e.g., communications, sports management, business administration).

Project Management designation (PMP) an asset.

**Career Level**

5-10 years of experience in strategic planning, communications, or a related field, preferably within higher education or sports management.

Founded in 1887, McMaster University is a research-intensive, student-centered university dedicated to advancing human and societal health and well-being and has achieved an international reputation as a center of excellence for teaching and learning, innovation, and creativity. Currently, McMaster is home to over 37,000 students, 13,000 staff and 1,000 full-time faculty. As an institution, McMaster is committed to creating a brighter world for all. This starts at home as McMaster University is one of 27 Canadian Institutions who have signed the Okanagan Charter, signifying a commitment to integrating health and well-being into all aspects of campus life. McMaster has been selected as a Hamilton-Niagara Top Employer for the past five years in a row and has also been recognized as one of Canada's Best Diversity Employers for the past seven years. McMaster is unique among U15 institutions in the balance it strikes between research intensiveness on a global scale and a focus on innovative teaching and learning strategies that foster an exceptional student experience. As articulated in its Institutional Priorities & Strategic Framework 2021-2024, McMaster’s commitments to inclusion, community, and social responsibility are central to this balance of research and learning excellence. Whether you are an athlete, artist or world traveler, McMaster’s student life has something for everyone. McMaster has over 350 student-led clubs on campus, more than 70 international exchange agreements and world
- class athletic facilities. Our athletic facilities has been home to multiple National and Provincial championships in the past years.

The Department of Athletics & Recreation serves our McMaster University and greater Hamilton communities, offering programs and services, facilities and expertise to support the cultivation of the human potential and wellness in each of us - and we aim to be the best at what we do. We recognize the value in offering active invitations, not just open doors, and are committed to leading and learning alongside our community members to build a strong and inclusive community over time. Our continued evolution into a high performing, collaborative and results-driven work environment is inspired by the drive and determination of our staff, students and student-athletes.

**Job Summary**

Reporting to the Director, Athletics & Recreation, The Manager, Strategic Partnerships & Initiatives will oversee and manage resources needed to refine, implement, and measure strategic initiatives and associated projects. This role will be based out of The Strategic Initiatives unit within the Department of Athletics and Recreation. This role will be responsible for enhancing the department's strategic goals and major projects. Reporting to the Director, Athletics & Recreation, the Manager will provide leadership to a team responsible for communications, events & alumni relations, and community engagement. The Manager will be responsible for building and strengthening relationships with both internal and external stakeholders, fostering collaboration across multiple campus partners to promote excellence in athletic & recreation programs, student & community engagement, and alumni relations.

The Manager will oversee planning, development, and execution of strategic initiatives for the Athletics & Recreation department. The Manager will be a critical point of contact for key campus partners such as Advancement & Alumni Relations, Communications, Marketing & Public Relations (CMPA) and UTS, ensuring that communication strategies are aligned with the department's goals. This role includes managing communications efforts, engagement strategies, and alumni relations events, while collaborating with strategic campus partners and providing leadership and guidance to staff members. Day-to-day activities of this portfolio include supervision, project planning and development, communication/liaison, collaborative leadership, consultation and financial management. This role is required to work collaboratively and support a wide range of leaders, partners and sta