Manager, startGBC (Entrepreneurship)

Position Description The Manager of startGBC leads and manages all aspects of the program, including governance, program design and execution, staff recruitment, management and coaching, outreach to potential clients and partners, resource development, fundraising and sustainability, market research and analysis and business development. The Manager sets the objectives of the program, determines the scope of activities, budget and resources, recruits partners and sponsors and stewards those relationships. The Manager ensures that the objectives of the program are met and that resources are allocated to ensure growth and long-term viability. Key Responsibilities Develops and maintains relationships with key internal and external stakeholders. Attends knowledge transfer events, including quarterly attendance at CLA/OCEA network meetings, and regular attendance at TREAC (Toronto Region Entrepreneurship Advisory Committee). Speaks on external partner panels and judges entrepreneurship competitions. Recruits and manages a network of volunteer mentors and advisors to mentor/advise individual entrepreneurs and facilitate larger workshops and events. Develops strategies to increase financial investment in student entrepreneurial activities at GBP. Provides leadership in the management of co-working space for emerging entrepreneurs. Conducts ongoing fundraising and resource development to ensure long-term sustainability. Provides leadership in marketing and outreach activities for startGBC. Other duties as assigned. Educational and Experience Requirements Four-year degree from a recognized post-secondary institute in related field. Business coaching certificate or designation. Minimum of seven (7) years of related experience including: Familiarity with local and global trends in start-ups and entrepreneurship education. Familiarity with a variety of sectors including app development, fintech, edtech, legal tech, food and beverage, health tech, retail, e-commerce and other start-up fields. Familiarity with legal and financial issues facing start-ups. Experience in managing a team. Experience in marketing strategies and tactics. Experience managing complex projects. Familiarity with Customer Relationship Management software and practices. Experience as an entrepreneur is preferred. Skills and Attributes Excellent understanding of entrepreneurship, the entrepreneurial environment and network. Strong competence in all Office software programs – Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Excellent public speaking, communication, networking, negotiation, and vendor management skills. Solid project management skills. Excellent collaboration, teamwork, and interpersonal skills. Demonstrated commitment to uphold the polytechnic’s priorities on equity, diversity, inclusion and Indigenization (EDII).