Manager, startGBC (Entrepreneurship)

Competition Number: REQ 7524

TITLE: Manager startGBC (Entrepreneurship)

DIVISION: Research & Innovation

SALARY: Payband 10 $92900 to $109265

HOURS PER WEEK :37.5 hours

LOCATION: 200 King St.E.

WORK MODALITY: Hybrid (3-4 days on-site depending onoperational needs)

STATUS: Admin Contract

VACANCY :Replacement

EFFECTIVE DATE: January 2027 to August 2027

CLOSING DATE: Open until filled.

Land Acknowledgement: George Brown Polytechnic is located on the traditional territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and other Indigenous peoples who have lived here over time. We are grateful to share this land as treaty people who learn work and live in the community with each other.

Equity Statement: George Brown Polytechnic is committed to creating and sustaining an equitable and inclusive learning and working environment. We encourage and actively seek applications from Indigenous Black racialized people visible minorities 2SLGBTQIA persons all genders and persons with disabilities.

GBP Vision: To be a polytechnic renowned for its inclusion excellence relevance impact and leadership.

Position Description

The Manager of startGBC leads and manages allaspects of the program including governance program design and execution staffrecruitment management and coaching outreach to potential clients andpartners resource development fundraising and sustainability market researchand analysis and business development. The Manager sets the objectives of theprogram determines the scope of activities budget and resources recruitspartners and sponsors and stewards those relationships. The Manager ensuresthat the objectives of the program are met and that resources are allocated toensure growth and long-term viability.

Key Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
  
• Attends knowledge transfer events including quarterly attendance at CLA/OCEA network meetings and regular attendance at TREAC (Toronto Region Entrepreneurship Advisory Committee).
  
• Speaks on external partner panels and judges entrepreneurship competitions.
  
• Recruits and manages a network of volunteer mentors and advisors to mentor/advise individual entrepreneurs and facilitate larger workshops and events.
  
• Develops strategies to increase financial investment in student entrepreneurial activities at GBP.
  
• Provides leadership in the management of co-working space for emerging entrepreneurs.
  
• Conducts ongoing fundraising and resource development to ensure long-term sustainability.
  
• Provides leadership in marketing and outreach activities for startGBC.
  
• Other duties as assigned.
  

Educational and Experience Requirements

• Four-year degree from a recognized post-secondary institute in related field. Business coaching certificate or designation.
  
• Minimum of seven (7) years of related experience including:
  
  • Familiarity with local and global trends in start-ups and entrepreneurship education.
    
  • Familiarity with a variety of sectors including app development fintech edtech legal tech food and beverage health tech retail e-commerce and other start-up fields.
    
  • Familiarity with legal and financial issues facing start-ups.
    
  • Experience in managing a team.
    
  • Experience in marketing strategies and tactics.
    
  • Experience managing complex projects.
    
  • Familiarity with Customer Relationship Management software and practices.
    
• Experience as an entrepreneur is preferred.
  

Skills and Attributes

• Excellent understanding of entrepreneurship the entrepreneurial environment and network.
  
• Strong competence in all Office software programs Word Excel and PowerPoint.
  
• Excellent public speaking communication networking negotiation and vendor management skills.
  
• Solid project management skills.
  
• Excellent collaboration teamwork and interpersonal skills.
  
• Demonstrated commitment to uphold the polytechnics priorities on equity diversity inclusion and Indigenization (EDII).

Interview process may consist of a practical skills component.

Notes:

• The Polytechnic requires proof of degrees credentials or equivalencies from accredited regional or federal post-secondary institutions and/or their international equivalents. Credentials may require validation at the time of interviews or offer.

About Us:

George Brown Polytechnic prides itself on educating students through real-world learning in the heart of Toronto. Our faculty and employees make this vision a reality and we support them by making George Brown a great place to work . See why we are consistently rankedas one of GTAs top employers . George Brown Polytechnic offers hybrid work opportunities a competitive pension plan generous holiday and vacation time a tuition assistance program discounted rates for employees taking Continuing Education courses and an equitable work environment where everyone matters.

George Brown Polytechnic is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Candidates who require accommodation in the hiring process may contact confidentially.

Required Experience:

Manager