Part-time Partnerships Special Projects

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Land Acknowledgment:

Algonquin College campuses in Ottawa and Pembroke are located on the traditional unceded, and unsurrendered territory of the Anishinàbe Algonquin People. The Algonquin People have inhabited and cared for these lands since time immemorial. We take this time to express our gratitude and respect to them and to the land for all that it has provided and will continue to provide.

Job Description:

The incumbent will be dedicated to advancing Algonquin College’s Women in Tech and Trades Initiative. This position focuses on coordinating donor-funded activities, events, and communications that directly support women pursuing careers in technology and skilled trades. The incumbent will work in close collaboration with the Algonquin Centre for Construction Excellent, the School of Advanced Technology, the School of Creative Industries, and the Office of Advancement to ensure the timely fulfillment of gift agreement deliverables, including the coordination of donor-funded programs that support student success. The incumbent will develop, plan, and implement events that support both retention and employment opportunities, in alignment with donor intent. Such events include Women in Tech and Trades industry networking events, industry panel discussions, and monthly coffee clubs.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Program Event Coordination

• Plan and execute on-campus events for select donor-funded programs, including networking events, speaking events, and coffee clubs
• Develop and implement on-campus and off-site co-curricular/ambassador/networking activities for select donor-funded programs
• Track program budget for specific initiatives
• Liaise with donors related to programmatic delivery in a clear and coordinated effort
• Prepare and coordinate marketing communications of initiatives, including website updates, event invitations, briefing notes, speaking notes, impact reports, and post-initiative summary activities
• Participate in College initiatives as required (AC Day 1, ACCE Networking, Open House, team Huddles and Meetings etc.) and promote donor-funded initiatives, if appropriate
• Participate in selection committees as needed, including reviewing short-list applications
• Work with AC Recruitment to promote select donor-funded programs to local and regional school boards

Student Support

• Provide individualized support to donor-funded learners
• Act as a navigator, encouraging and referring learners to the appropriate services and supports within the college as needed, while maintaining student confidentiality
• Liaise with the Financial Aid Office to coordinate distribution of donor scholarship funding to eligible learners, in consultation with the academic schools

Donor Relations

• Analyze the efficacy of donor-funded special projects against gift agreement commitments
• Collect data, including special project participation rates, survey results and photos, to support donor stewardship
• Be responsive to donor programmatic enquiries and proactively identify opportunities for further engagement

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum three (3) year diploma or degree with a focus in project management, event management, business, or other related fields
• Minimum three (3) years' experience with event coordination, marketing and communications
• Experience working with diverse groups and with students who may face barriers to completing their education
• Strong organizational skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (i.e. Excel, Teams) to support event planning, communication, and collaboration

*This position is paid at Payband H-Comparator

*Vacancy is for P23620

Anticipated Weekly Schedule:  The incumbent in this position works 24 hours per week. Hours are subject to change with notice based on events and may include evenings and weekend. Typical work week will be Mon-Thurs 9:00-4:00.

This position requires regular on-site work at Algonquin College’s Woodroffe (Ottawa) Campus.

Why Join Algonquin College?

• Compensation: Many roles offer a competitive base salary and comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, and retirement plans designed to support your well-being. Eligibility for benefits vary by position. Benefits | Careers

• Learning and Development Opportunities: Access to training, tuition assistance programs (Algonquin College Courses and Degree Completion), certifications, workshops, and professional courses that allow you to grow and advance in your career. About Us | Employee Learning and Development. Availability depends on role and employment status.

• Company Culture: Our values of caring, learning, integrity, and respect define how we interact with one another. We foster a supportive and collaborative environment. Algonquin College has been recognized by Forbes as one of Canada’s Best Employers for 2025 and one of Canada’s Best Employers for Diversity for 2024

• Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility (IDEA): We are proud to be the first Ontario college to implement an Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion policy, fostering an inclusive workplace where all employees feel respected and valued. Affinity Group Conversation Communities | Inclusion & Diversity & Truth and Reconciliation

• Flexible Work Arrangement Policy. Select positions are eligible for hybrid work in accordance with the College’s Flexible Work Arrangement Policy https://www.algonquincollege.com/policies/hr26/ (subject to change).

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Accessibility:

Algonquin College values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and culturally respectful workplace. We offer an inclusive work environment and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of racialized groups, and individuals from diverse communities. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact the Human Resources department at [email protected]. While we thank all those who apply, only those to be interviewed will be contacted.