NSCAD University

• Provide administrative and organization support to Organize and Implement all CEL activities including webinars, workshops, programs, and other events.
• Assist in the promotion, recruitment and registration of all CEL activities and events in consultation with the Director of Marketing and Communications.
• Responsible for the set-up, organization and administration of the mentorship program in consultation with the Director of Advancement.
• Set up and administers a membership system under the guidance of the CEL Director.
• Provide support and organization to the CEL advisory board.
• Organize all CEL advisory meetings, including preparation of the agenda, taking meeting minutes and all follow up as required.
• Manage the record keeping of all CEL participation and membership.
• Provide regular reporting to the funders.
• Support the CEL Director with communication to stakeholders.
• Support the CEL Director in managing the website (virtual hub)
• Other duties and tasks as requested by the CEL Director.

Bachelor's degree is required. 3-4 years in administrative roles is preferred (an equivalent combination of training and experience will be considered). Exceptional organizational, writing, and communication skills are required. Ability to prioritize tasks and adhere to deadlines is required. High competence with Microsoft Office Suite of tools is required. Events planning and project management experience are an asset. Familiarity with business development and support ecosystem an asset. Ability to speak French is an asset.

NSCAD University and Halifax are in Mi'kma'ki, on the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi'kmaq Nation. NSCAD University is committed to reconciliation and to building respectful relationships with Indigenous peoples and with the African Nova Scotian communities that have been enriching this region for 400 years. As a small school with three urban campuses, and programs across a range of fine arts, craft, design, and media arts, NSCAD University is an incubator for talent and an active contributor to the arts scene in Canada's fastest-growing city. Since 1887, NSCAD has been a leader in visual arts education in Canada, with distinguished alumni building careers all over the world. This is an exciting time to join us, as we have recently welcomed a cohort of 10 BIPOC faculty members who bring valuable perspectives, ways of thinking, and lived experience to all of our work, and as we look forward to a consolidated waterfront campus in 2030.

Applications should be sent via the CareerBeacon website. Applications should include a cover letter and detailed CV.

Deadline for applications: The University will begin considering applicants on July 11th, 2021 and continue until the position is filled. We appreciate all applicants, however only those selected to move forward in the competition will be contacted. This position is a part time Term position until March 31, 2022 working approximatly 21 hours per week. This position is being advertised internally and externally concurrently. Bargaining unit employees for NSGEU Local 82 are given first consideration.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority in this search. NSCAD university encourages applications from Indigenous persons, racially visible persons, persons with a disability, women, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community.