Administrative Coordinator, Sustainability Integration (2 Years)

Date Posted: January 28 2026

Posting Deadline: February 112026

Department: Sobey School of Business

Type of Employment: Temporary Full-Time (2 years)

Annual Salary: $45000-$50000

At Saint Marys University you will be surrounded by a talented and dedicated team of professionals committed to accessibility diversity and the provision of a positive and supportive learning environment. We recognize the importance of the contribution and growth of each individual in the Universitys success. We are currently looking to fill the position of Administrative Coordinator Sustainability Integration to join our Sobey School of Business team.

What we offer

As a team member at Saint Marys we are proud to offer many benefits. Some of these include:

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Defined Contribution Pension plan
• Vacation
• Personal days
• Flexible Workplace
• Professional development
• Holiday closure
• Summer hour schedule
• Employee Transit EPass through Halifax Transit

Job Information and Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Associate Dean of Strategy Accreditation and Community Engagement the position of Administrative Coordinator Sustainability Integration will:

• Provide administrative communications and coordination support to advance the Sobey Schools commitment to the Principles of Responsible Management Education (PRME) which requires embedding sustainability and responsible management education throughout its programs and activities.
• Support the planning and logistics of student experiential learning projects competitions community and global partnerships focused on sustainability and social responsibility.
• Liaise with faculty and external partners to organize placements workshops and events that connect classroom learning with applied sustainability challenges.
• Assist in tracking student participation and collecting feedback to evaluate impact.
• Support the planning logistics and execution of sustainability-related events such as research centre activity conferences workshops guest lectures panel discussions and awareness campaigns.
• Coordinate registration materials catering and event promotion in collaboration with internal and external collaborators.
• Document and evaluate event outcomes.
• Provide day-to-day administrative support to the PRME Chairs Committee and related project teams involved in sustainability integration.
• Support financial stewardship by developing budgets and processing and tracking expenses related to sustainability integration.
• Coordinate meetings schedules and project timelines related to sustainability initiatives.
• Maintain records databases and shared documents related to curriculum integration and experiential learning.
• Track and report on progress toward sustainability goals and key performance indicators.
• Support engagement with and reporting to external partners donors alumni accreditation bodies and sustainability networks (PRME AASHE PIR)
• Assist in preparing reports presentations and submissions highlighting sustainability integration and impact.
• Track and support grant and funding opportunities and applications aligned with the Schools sustainability integration initiatives.
• Support the dissemination of communications about sustainability-related events opportunities and initiatives through newsletters social media reports and the Schools website to ensure timely promotion of activities and outcomes.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Experience and Education Requirements

To be the successful in the Administrative Coordinator Sustainability Integration you will have:

• Diploma or Bachelors Degree in Business Administration Communications Sustainability Studies or related field.
• Minimum 2-3 years of administrative or project coordination experience preferably in a post-secondary or non-profit environment.
• Demonstrated interest in sustainability responsible management or social impact initiatives.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders including students faculty and community partners.
• Experience with marketing web content management systems and social media tools an asset.
• Creative problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Event coordination and execution experience an asset.

Application Details

Apply for this opportunity online using our online application system through Career Beacon. Click on Apply Now and complete all required information fields. Qualified candidates should submit the following with their application:

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Three Professional References

Late applications may not receive consideration. We appreciate all applications and note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No telephone calls please.

At Saint Marys University equity and diversity are integral to excellence and enrich our community. As an institution committed to fostering an environment of inclusion and respect we encourage all qualified candidates to apply; however preference will be given to applicants who self-identify as Black/African Nova Scotians Indigenous peoples racialized persons/visible minorities persons with disabilities and women. If you require accommodations during the recruitment process please contact Talent Acquisition at emailprotected.