Government and Foundations Relations Officer
Full-time Administration
Reporting directly to the President, the Government and Foundations Relations Officer will develop and foster long-term relationships with both internal and external stakeholders of the university, including all levels of government and national foundations, to promote and leverage institutional strengths and to identify and develop new funding streams for university projects.
The Officer is responsible for representing the interests and objectives of the university before all of government and with prospective foundation partners. The Government and Foundation Relations Officer will have the opportunity to work closely with Municipal Councils in the North Bay/Parry Sound Region, as well as the Provincial Ministries in order to enhance partnerships and advance the priorities of the University. The Officer will also support federal advocacy and project specific work. This position plays an important role in supporting the university's strategic priorities with government and foundation stakeholders.
The successful candidate will have an undergraduate degree in Business or Administrative Studies with a minimum of 3-5 years of related administrative experience preferably in a post-secondary, private sector, or government setting. The successful candidate should have knowledge of the machinations of government, proposal writing at a post-secondary or not-for-profit institution, and university policies and procedures.
A comprehensive group benefits and pension plan is offered, as well as a tuition subsidy for eligible dependents.
Please submit your letter of application and resume in one document, via email to careers@nipissingu.ca by 4:00 p.m. Friday, May 3, 2024.
Nipissing University is committed to employment equity and strongly encourages applications, which may include self-identification in a cover letter from Indigenous peoples, women, persons with disabilities, persons who identify as 2SLGBTQI+ and racialized minorities.
Nipissing University must gather information from applicants to determine eligibility to work in Canada. Please include a statement in your application to identify whether you are a Canadian Citizen, Permanent Resident or are otherwise legally eligible to work in Canada. The search committee would like to thank all applicants for their interest in Nipissing University.
Nipissing University will provide accommodation to ensure barrier-free employment in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. You can request accommodation at any stage of the hiring process. If you require an accommodation please contact Human Resources at access@nipissingu.ca.
Hiring is subject to final budgetary approval. The search committee would like to thank all applicants for their interest in Nipissing University. Please note that only those candidates invited for an interview will be contacted.