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Kingston - Canada

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Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

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1 Vacancy

Job Description

COVID 19 On-Campus Requirements

Prior to May 1 2022 the University required all students faculty staff and visitors (including contractors) to declare their COVID-19 vaccination status and provide proof that they were fully vaccinated or had an approved accommodation to engage in in-person University activities. These requirements were suspended effective May 1 2022 but the University may reinstate them at any point.

About Queens University

Queens University is the Canadian research intensive university with a transformative student learning experience. Here the employment experience is as diverse as it is interesting. We have opportunities in multiple areas of globally recognized research faculty administration engineering & construction athletics & recreation power generation corporate shared services and many more.

We are committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcome applications from individuals from equity seeking groups such as women racialized/visible minorities Indigenous/Aboriginal peoples persons with a disability persons who identify in the LGBTQ community and others who reflect the diversity of Canadian society.

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Job Summary

Reporting to the Assistant Vice-Principal Economic Development the Manager Economic Development (MED) drives the Universitys external engagement agenda by identifying shaping and supporting collaborative projects that advance the priorities of the Queens Strategic Research Plan 2025-2030 (SRP). The MED scans market and policy trends connects faculty with public- and private-sector stakeholders and facilitates agreements that translate research excellence into social and economic value. Working with researchers departmental leaders and institutional research services the MED steers initiatives that support research enable talent mobility and attract collaborators to Queens and the Kingston region. The MED also champions ecosystem-building activitiessuch as cluster development commercialization readiness and community innovation programsthat enhance Queens standing as a partner of choice. Through stakeholder mapping opportunity assessment and purposeful outreach the officer ensures each engagement aligns with SRP themes equity principles and regional growth objectives. The officer also provides tactical support to the Queens Partnerships & Innovation (QPI) team.

Job Description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Support the AVP Economic Development in developing and steering economic and business development strategies to accomplish institution goals. Overseeing associated large programs and initiatives.
  • Map Queens research strengths to external partner needs using SRP themes (e.g. Advanced Materials Next-Generation Computing Health Sustainable Societies).
  • Identify qualify and advance partnership leads; prepare capability decks and non-confidential summaries.
  • Contribute support and foster Mitacs student internships with Queens researchers.
  • Steward strategic partner relationships and track activity in the client relationship management (CRM) system.
  • Support landscape analysis in priority area SRP themes.

    Economic Development & Ecosystem Building
  • Collaborate with municipal provincial and federal economic-development agencies to attract R&D investment to Kingston and Eastern Ontario.
  • Promote Queens talent facilities and start-up pipeline at industry events and conferences.
  • Support regional cluster projects or Tier One research centres that leverage SRP objectives.
  • Conduct initial market and IP assessments on invention disclosures; prepare marketing briefs; perform due diligence and help develop business cases for startup formation.

    Data Metrics and Reporting
  • Maintain accurate records of leads agreements and outcomes; generate quarterly metrics for AVP Economic Development.
  • Lead the economic-impact narratives for institutional and government reports.
  • Establishes monitors analyzes and reports on metrics and makes strategic recommendations.

    Project & Event Coordination
  • Plan campus visits matchmaking sessions and outreach events; manage all logistics and briefing materials.
  • Lead special projects assigned by AVP Economic Development
  • Managing and executing projects setting clear timelines and expectations for goals and outcomes leads the implementation and on-going execution of VPR University wide initiatives.

    Inclusive & Respectful Engagement and Work Direction
  • Embed I-EDIAA principles and respectful partnership practices including Indigenous community engagement in all activities consistent with SRP commitments.
  • Plan prioritize and manage the work of employees providing strategic and tactical advice guidance and coaching. Identify the need for staff resources participate on staffing committees and make effective recommendations regarding employee selection.
  • Manage performance by establishing performance standards reviewing and evaluating performance and conducting formal performance reviews on an ongoing basis.
  • Assess staff training and development needs and ensure that employees receive training required to improve and sustain successful performance.
  • Other duties as required in support of the Vice-Principal Research portfolio.

    REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • University degree in Business Journalism Public Relations Communications or related field; graduate degree an asset.
  • Minimum 7-10 years experience in research partnership development technology commercialization or economic development.
  • Knowledge of one or more SRP domains (e.g. AI advanced materials life sciences).
  • Familiarity with federal/provincial R&D programs and economic-development incentives.
  • Experience negotiating research or commercialization agreements.
  • Proficiency with CRM and MS Office; ability to travel domestically.
  • Proven experience with writing and editing in a variety of formats.
  • Consideration may be given to equivalent combination of education and experience.

    SPECIAL SKILLS
  • Relationship-building and stakeholder-management.
  • Analytical thinking; ability to synthesize technical and market data.
  • Excellent presentation and communication skills including superior writing and editing abilities.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interact and collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholder groups.
  • Excellent project management skills with the ability to plan and coordinator multiple project/work initiative effectively.
  • Ability to deliver consistently high-quality solutions according to required timelines.
  • Diplomacy judgment and confidentiality in handling sensitive negotiations.
  • Recognize and understand complex issues and their implications on image and reputation.

    DECISION MAKING
  • Prioritize partnership opportunities aligned with SRP and economic-development goals.
  • Recommend go/no-go on potential collaborations funding pursuits or commercialization pathways.
  • Determine negotiation positions and escalate legal or policy issues when required.
  • Select metrics to evaluate partnership and economic-impact performance.
  • Prioritize work and time setting up schedules to meet deadlines and carry out responsibilities.
  • Determine when issues or problem need to be escalated to AVP or alternate. Exercising appropriate discretion in dealing with highly sensitive situations and information.
  • Employment Equity and Accessibility Statement

    The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Queens is strongly committed to employment equity diversity and inclusion in the workplace and encourages applications from Black racialized persons Indigenous people women persons with disabilities and 2SLGBTQI accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements priority will be given to those who are legally eligible to work in Canada.

    The University provides support in its recruitment processes to all applicants who require accommodation due to a protected ground under the Ontario Human Rights Code including those with disabilities. Candidates requiring accommodation during the recruitment process are asked to contact Human Resources at .


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