Associate Director, Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Associate Director, Entrepreneurship and Innovation
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21-09-2025
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Job Description
At SAITs School of Business we deliver cutting-edge programs that inspire learners and leaders to take action and get results. We are one of the largest business schools in Western Canada we put significant stock in all things industry driven starting with programs delivered by faculty who are experts in the field. Were proud to be recognized by CEO World Magazines Best Business Schools in the World as the highest ranking Business School in Canada in 2024. Students and instructors benefit from our unique applied education model working collaboratively with each other and industry.
The Opportunity
Are you passionate about driving innovation and empowering the next generation of entrepreneurs SAITs School of Business is seeking a visionary leader to shape and grow our entrepreneurship and innovation ecosystem. As the Associate Director Entrepreneurship and Innovation youll play a pivotal role in connecting students faculty alumni and research teams with the tools resources and networks needed to launch and scale ventures and social enterprises.
This is your opportunity to lead strategic programming that bridges applied research and commercialization while fostering a culture of innovation across disciplines. If you thrive in dynamic environments enjoy building partnerships and have a track record of turning ideas into impact we want to hear from you.
The Role
- Lead Entrepreneurship & Innovation Programming for students faculty and alumni promoting entrepreneurship as a cross-disciplinary skillset.
- Support Commercialization & Venture Development by guiding research innovations through structured pathways building industry and investor partnerships and delivering mentorship workshops and pitch experiences.
- Drive Strategic Alignment & Growth by developing roadmaps tracking KPIs managing budgets and securing funding through grants sponsorships and proposals.
- Strengthen Partnerships & Engagement across the institution regional innovation centers incubators and accelerators while representing SAIT at key events.
- Foster Inclusive Impact by ensuring programs are accessible outcome-driven and celebrating entrepreneurial success stories.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelors degree in Business Entrepreneurship Technology or related field; a Masters is preferred
- Minimum 5 years of progressive leadership experience in entrepreneurship start-up ecosystems social innovation or research commercialization
- Knowledge of incubators accelerators venture capital and commercialization pathways is required
- Proven success in developing and managing venture support programs
- Strategic thinker with strong implementation skills
- Ability to interpret data to inform strategic decisions and demonstrate program impact
- Excellent communicator with the ability to engage academic and industry audiences
- Skilled relationship-builder and cross-sector collaborator
- Entrepreneurial mindset grounded in inclusion innovation and impact
Job classification: Associate Director
Salary range: $140000 - 160000
Paid Leave: 4 Weeks Vacation / 14 Flex Days per year
# of positions: 1
Hours Per Week: 37.5
Posting closing date: 4:00PM October 3rd
About SAIT
SAIT is a global leader in applied education. Named one of Albertas Top Employers we offer the chance to work with a purpose preparing the next generation of industry leaders entrepreneurs advocates and explorers.
Building on our 100 year history were looking for innovative bold and collaborative employees who embrace change and deliver world-class customer experiences. Your future starts now at SAIT.
Equity diversity and inclusion (EDI) is essential to achieving SAITs vision to be a global leader in applied education. We encourage applications from women Indigenous people racialized people people with disabilities people from gender and sexually diverse communities and/or people with intersectional identities. Learn more about EDI at SAIT.
At SAIT we understand that experience comes in many forms. Were dedicated to adding diverse perspectives to SAIT - so if your experience is close to what were looking for please consider applying.
SAIT is committed to supporting persons with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. We will work with applicants to provide accommodations upon request to the Talent Advisor.
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