Program and Engagement Specialist, Slogotski Hunt Centre for Entrepreneurship

Program and Engagement Specialist, Slogotski Hunt Centre for Entrepreneurship

Summary:

The program and engagement specialist supports the work of the Slogotski Hunt Centre for Entrepreneurship (SHCE) by coordinating partnerships, events, communications, and engagement initiatives that advance entrepreneurship across the university and the province. Working closely with senior leadership, this position contributes to the planning and delivery of entrepreneurship programming and resources. This role involves coordinating projects and initiatives that connect faculty, students, industry, community, and government partners. The specialist supports research dissemination, knowledge mobilization, and strategic engagement through events and communications and plays an active role in building and sustaining relationships that enhance the visibility and impact of the centre’s initiatives.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Designs and leads partnership engagement activities with industry, community, and government organizations.
• Cultivates and maintains long-term relationships with internal and external stakeholders and identifies opportunities for collaborative research, sponsorship, and joint initiatives,in collaboration with leadership.
• Supports all stages of strategic engagement events, including providing input to concept development and partner engagement,logistics, communications, and post-event evaluation, coordinating tasks, timelines, and deliverables.
• Develops project plans in consultation with leadership and faculty, monitors project timelines, milestones, and deliverables, and reports on outcomes.
• Leads activities that support research dissemination and knowledge mobilization, such as workshops, symposia, public reports, and materials that link academic outputs to industry and community needs.
• Represents the centre in select partnership meetings and events, alongside or on behalf of leadership.
• Contributes to communication strategies, briefings, presentations, and follow-up materials in collaboration with internal communications professionals.
• Proposes event budgets, tracks expenditures, and maintains financial and procurement documentation in coordination with internal financial staff.
• Reviews internal processes and data management systems related to partnerships, communications, and outcomes, and identifies opportunities for improvement.
• Coordinates event logistics, such as venue arrangements, speaker coordination, registrations, and participant communications.
• Develops and implements digital and print communication materials and outreach activities, including newsletters, social media content and initiatives, promotional materials, event summaries, and website updates in collaboration with internal communications professionals.
• Monitors engagement metrics and prepares summary reports to support evaluation and continuous improvement of outreach activities.
• Maintains records of partnership interactions, agreements, and engagement activities to support continuity and institutional knowledge.
• Supports the preparation of internal reports, summaries, and materials required for institutional planning, governance, or external reporting.
• Attends entrepreneurship ecosystem events to support relationship development with internal and external stakeholders and reports back on insights and trends.
• Communicates and acts in a respectful and professional manner, collaborates effectively, abides by policy, and contributes to a positive and productive work and learning environment.
• Engages in continuous learning by participating in activities, training, and events related to Indigenous engagement, reconciliation, equity, diversity, and inclusion.
• Demonstrates respect and dignity for all members of the community, actively contributes to an environment of acceptance and inclusion of others, and responds to different perspectives from a place of curiosity, respect, and non-judgement.
• Undertakes related duties, as assigned, consistent with the nature of the position.

Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree in business, communications, public administration, or a related field; a master’s degree is an asset.
• Minimum of three years of related experience in project coordination, event management, partnership engagement, or program support, preferably within a post-secondary, research, or similarly complex organizational environment.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating multi-stakeholder initiatives and engagement activities involving internal and external partners.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to effectively balance multiple priorities to meet timelines.
• Effective decision-making skills and professional judgment.
• Strong project management skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively in a team.
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications.
• Proficiency in event management, communications, and customer relationship management (CRM) tools is an asset.

The University of Saskatchewan recognizes alternate career paths; therefore, a combination of education and experience may be considered.

Department: Edwards School of Business
Status: Term 2 years with the possibility of extension or becoming permanent
Employment Group: ASPA
Full Time Equivalent (FTE): 1.0
Salary: The salary range, based on 1.0 FTE, is $69,035.00 - 107,868.00 per annum. The starting salary will be commensurate with education and experience.
Salary Family (if applicable): Specialist Professional
Salary Phase/Band: Phase 2
Posted Date: 11/11/2026
Closing Date: 11/25/2026 at 6:00 pm CST
Number of Openings: 1
Work Location: On Campus

The University of Saskatchewan aspires to be what the world needs and embraces equity, diversity and inclusion as foundational to excellence and innovation. We actively seek to create a welcoming environment where all individuals feel empowered to thrive, contribute, and grow. Applications from equity-deserving groups are encouraged as part of our ongoing efforts to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve: EDI Framework for Action.
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