Manager, Community & Partnership Development – COWD – FT Admin (1-Year Contract)

Job title:

Manager, Community & Partnership Development – COWD – FT Admin (1-Year Contract)

Company

Humber

Job description

Find Your Spot at HumberAt Humber, we are a vibrant, diverse community of professionals dedicated to providing an exceptional learning experience for our students. Through our strategic vision and exciting new brand we are co-constructing a new model of polytechnic education for Ontario, Canada, and the world. We are committed to ensuring Humber offers the right programs, with the most effective teaching and learning approaches, to prepare exceptional leaders for our industries and communities.To achieve our vision, we take finding and developing the right talent very seriously. We offer a collegial, collaborative, inclusive environment in which each individual is supported to grow and bring their best each day.If you are excited by the prospect of contributing to our vision for learning, if you would like to be part of building a new model of polytechnic education, of ‘building brilliance’, in one of Canada’s preeminent higher education institutions, then here is your opportunity to join our dynamic teamJob Details:
Position Title: Manager, Community & Partnership Development
Status: Contract – 1 Year
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Faculty/Department: Community Outreach and Workforce Development
Campus/Location: North Campus
Minimum Starting Salary: $103,276About the Community Outreach & Workforce Development Dept. at Humber:
COWD has a mandate to support access to post-secondary, training and the workforce for those who are under-represented in these areas, including, but not limited to, newcomers, women, racialized persons, Indigenous Peoples, and youth. COWD seeks to do this through collaborative partnerships with faculty & departments, industry, and community stakeholders on a variety of projects, initiatives, programs and services using an assets-based community development (ABCD) approach. Program participants are valued for the assets they are able to contribute as they seek to further build their skills and knowledge. Taking an ABCD approach ensures that all stakeholders are able to contribute and benefit from the collaboration, with the ultimate goal of enhancing local social and economic development.About the Role:Under the direction of the Director, Community Outreach & Workforce Development, the Manager, Community & Partnership Development is responsible for leading a staff team that is carrying out engagement and community development in Humber’s local communities, in support of its strategic priority of access to education, training and employment for equity deserving groups.. These groups include: immigrants, marginalized youth, Indigenous Peoples, first generation students, Crown Wards, unemployed individuals & disadvantaged women. The incumbent works closely with community organizations & networks, schools & other stakeholders such as industry to develop programs & services & to source funding for the delivery of such initiatives. This entails researching, planning, developing, delivering and evaluating new initiatives tailored to address identified needs to support access to postsecondary education, training and/or employment.Duties include but not limited to:

• Facilitate the development of partnerships with internal & external stakeholders & lead the process of the conceptualization of new initiatives that support access to academic & non-academic related programs/projects/events through to implementation & evaluation;

• Oversee and supervise community outreach to identify the needs of under-represented groups in the community, determine gaps in service & develop responses to these gaps in collaboration with community, K-12 schools and community organizations and industry partners;

• Lead a collaborative and diverse team of professionals, including the integration of student positions and experiential learning and research opportunities;

• Source government or other external funding to develop and deliver services or programs to assist under-represented groups access further education or employment;

• Identify opportunities and provide supportive direction for engaging the campus community in deepening commitment and embedding of community outreach and/or workforce development into campus areas and functions where appropriate;

QualificationsAbout You:
You are passionate about working at Ontario’s largest Polytechnic; you thrive on improving productivity and quality that contribute to team success! If this sounds like you, keep reading:Education
The successful candidate will possess a Master’s Degree in Social Work, Education, Community Development or related field or relevant background in adult education, curriculum and/or program development.

Experience/Skills
The successful candidate will have at least 5 – 9 years of experience in the following:

• Significantly knowledgeable of community development models, approaches & theory to practice implementation;

• Strong capacity for in-depth social analysis & the ability to develop models & frameworks for the purposes of project development & strategic planning strategies with College stakeholders;

• Strong facilitation, negotiation & conflict resolution skills, utilizing an anti-oppression framework;

• Highly skilled in building effective multi-stakeholder partnerships and leading collaborative initiatives;

• Knowledgeable and Experienced in various models of research and evaluation skills;

• Effective written and oral communications skills with a particular focus on public speaking and presentations as well as report writing and facilitation;

• Excellent working knowledge of spread sheets, databases, website and word processing software with attendant keyboarding skills;

• Well developed skills in team building and conflict resolution;

• Capacity to educate others, build consensus, mobilize resources, and influence at all levels and functions;
• Effective skills in project planning, implementation and management;

If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you! At Humber Polytechnic we don’t just accept difference we celebrate it! Experience comes in many forms, skills are transferable, and a progressive mindset goes a long way at Humber. If your experience is close to what we’re looking for, consider applying and tell us why you are a great candidate for this job. Find your Spot at Humber!What’s in it for you?

• An opportunity to be a part of building Humber’s future.
• Be part of a diverse, hard-working, and supportive team.
• Tools and technology that will allow you to succeed at your job.
• Amazing perks!

We thank you for your interest in working with Humber Polytechnic. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
Humber Polytechnic is committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of our students and our city. We actively seek Indigenous Peoples and individuals from equity-deserving groups with demonstrated skills and knowledge to deal with all aspects of equity, diversity and inclusion in a post-secondary environment.Humber supports employment equity. Racialized workers, women, Indigenous workers, LGBTQ2S+ workers and workers with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For the purpose of statistical data collection, applicants are strongly encouraged to voluntarily self-identify. Humber’s diverse workplace also supports Francophone workers and young workers.Accommodation
Humber Polytechnic is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Our Talent Acquisition team will work with applicants requesting accommodations at any stage of the hiring process. This document is available in alternate formats upon request.Anti-Discrimination Statement
At Humber Polytechnic, all forms of discrimination and harassment are prohibited. All employees and applicants have the right to work in an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment. If you need assistance with concerns related to discrimination and harassment, please contact the Office of Human Rights and Harassment (humanrights@humber.ca).

Expected salary

$103276 per year

Location

Ontario

Job date

Sat, 05 Jul 2025 22:13:38 GMT

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