Lead, Campus Centre Opening Initiative
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Job Summary
The opening of the Taylor Family Campus Centre (TFCC) represents a landmark moment in SAITs history and we are seeking an exceptional individual to help bring it to life.
As Lead Campus Centre Opening Initiative you will have the unique opportunity to shape and deliver the official introduction of one of the most significant developments in SAITs recent evolution. This is far more than an event management role. It is a chance to lead a highly visible institution-wide initiative that will define how students alumni industry partners donors employees and the broader community experience the campus centre for years to come.
Reporting to the Associate Director Alumni & Stakeholder Relations and working closely with senior leaders key partners and the TFCC Grand Opening Steering Committee you will orchestrate a coordinated opening program that celebrates SAITs vision honours the contributions of supporters and donors and creates memorable experiences that inspire pride and connection across the institution. From ceremonial milestones and donor recognition events to student alumni industry and community engagement activities you will bring together multiple streams of work into a seamless and impactful launch. Youll also help incorporate SAIT111 as a complementary program element creating an added opportunity to honour SAITs rich history while looking ahead to its BOLD future.
This role is ideal for a strategic project leader who thrives on complexity influence and execution. Youll have the opportunity to lead a high-profile initiative with lasting visibility build relationships across a broad stakeholder network and leave a tangible mark on SAITs legacy.
For the right candidate this is a career-defining opportunity: a chance to lead a once-in-a-generation opening work with an exceptional team create experiences that will be remembered long after the celebrations conclude and contribute to a pivotal chapter in SAITs story.
- Lead the planning coordination and execution of the Taylor Family Campus Centre (TFCC) Grand Opening program integrating SAIT111 as a complementary initiative.
- Develop and manage project plans budgets timelines milestones and risk mitigation strategies to ensure successful program delivery.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams and stakeholders across the institution to align priorities deliverables and implementation activities.
- Facilitate working groups manage project communications and foster collaborative relationships to support project objectives.
- Oversee the delivery of a multi-event opening program including official ceremonies donor recognition activities student and alumni engagement initiatives and community-focused events.
- Collaborate with internal partners to ensure seamless event logistics production sponsorship activation and on-site execution.
- Support stakeholder engagement strategies involving donors alumni students staff industry partners community members dignitaries and Indigenous partners.
- Partner with Communications & Marketing to align messaging media activities and promotional plans with program objectives.
- Manage vendor contractor and production partner relationships ensuring effective budget oversight and issue resolution.
- Prepare project updates reports briefing materials and recommendations for senior leadership and steering committees while supporting post-event evaluation and transition activities.
- Bachelors degree in Communications Project Management Marketing or other
- 7-10 years of progressively responsible experience in project management event management communications advancement stakeholder engagement or a related field within a post-secondary institution large public-sector organization or similarly complex environment
- 1-2 years in a Supervisory role
- Exceptional project management planning and execution skills
- Strong ability to remain calm decisive and solutions-focused in high-pressure environments
- Collaborative leadership style with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders without direct authority
- Strong community relationship-building and student-focused mindset
- Strategic thinker with exceptional attention to detail and strong follow-through
- Proven ability to work effectively in complex fast-paced and highly visible environments
- Strong problem-solving decision-making and stakeholder management capabilities
- Skilled at balancing strategic priorities with operational execution and delivery objectives
About Company
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