Associate Director, Advancement, Athletics & Recreation
| About Dalhousie University | Dalhousie University is one of Canada’s top-ranked universities, comprised of more than 6,000 faculty and staff and 20,000 students among its 13 Faculties. As part of Canada’s U15 group of research-intensive universities, Dalhousie is a key driver of intellectual, social and economic development, particularly across the Atlantic region. Dalhousie University’s first 200 years have seen it transform from a local centre of learning to an institution with global impact. |
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| Job Summary | Dalhousie University is seeking an Associate Director, Advancement for Athletics & Recreation (Associate Director, Advancement). This is a new position that represents an innovative shared model for implementing successful, large-scale fundraising activities at Dalhousie University. This position will have an opportunity to significantly enhance Dalhousie’s ability to positively impact the health and wellness of its stakeholders by contributing to key assets like the Dalhousie Event Centre, featuring an NHL-sized ice sheet, which will be a vibrant venue on campus for sport and recreation activities. |
| Key Responsibilities |
Reporting to the Executive Director, Athletics & Recreation, and the Senior Director of Development, the Associate Director, Advancement will work collaboratively with the Executive Director and other department leaders, including varsity coaches, Career Services and Employer Relations, Communications and Marketing, and the Office of Advancement to build and foster strong personal and professional relationships in support of Athletics & Recreation advancement and fundraising goals. The Associate Director, Advancement will be a resource, advocate, and spokesperson for fundraising efforts and a fully engaged member of the Department of Athletics & Recreation community. Key responsibilities will include:
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| Note |
This is an exciting opportunity to have an impact on the community by advancing the important role sport and recreation play in our overall health and wellness. To be considered, please submit your application online at https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/11004 by August 18, 2022. A complete application will include a cover letter speaking to the qualifications listed above and a detailed curriculum vitae.
For more information and to review the candidate brief, please contact Emma Spence Wach at exec.search@dal.ca.
Dalhousie University supports a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Our total compensation package includes a defined benefit pension plan, health and dental plans, a health spending account, an employee and family assistance program and a tuition assistance program.
The successful applicant will be eligible for hybrid work (combination of in-person work on campus and remote work) as agreed by all parties based on operational requirements and university guidelines.
Dalhousie’s vaccine mandate has been suspended at this time, and employees no longer need to provide proof of full vaccination. However, health and safety risks to our community will continue to be monitored and a vaccine mandate may be reinstated if necessary.
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| Qualifications | The ideal candidate will come to the role with an undergraduate degree plus a minimum of five years’ significant fundraising experience and a track record of closing major and principal gifts (or an equivalent combination of training and experience). Equivalent training and experience in financial services, sales, business development or other relevant areas will be considered. Exceptional written, oral and interpersonal communication skills are required. The ideal candidate will have the ability to build and advance strong relationships with a range of people will be key, including alumni, donors, potential donors, industry and corporate partners, faculty, staff, and students. Strong knowledge of, or interest in, athletics, recreation, health, and wellness will be critical for success in this role. Finally, the ideal candidate will come to the role with the demonstrated ability to think and plan strategically, work independently, and achieve results. |
| Job Competencies | The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate proficiency in Dalhousie’s core and leadership competencies (https://www.dal.ca/dept/leaders.html), in particular:
– Respect & Inclusion |
| Application Consideration | Applications from current university employees and external candidates are assessed concurrently. Current university employees will be given special consideration.
We sincerely appreciate all applications and note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted directly by the hiring department or Human Resources. |
| Diversity Statement | Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous persons (especially Mi’kmaq), persons with a disability, racialized persons, including persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), women, persons of a minority sexual orientation and/or gender identity, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. For more information, please visit www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity. |