Program Advisor, Industry, Haskayne School of Business

Position Overview

The Haskayne School of Business invites applications for a Program Advisor, Industry. This Full-time Fixed Term position is for approximately 24 months (based on length of grant funding), with the possibility of extension.

The Haskayne School of Business has more than 4,000 full- and part-time students currently enrolled in bachelor's, master's, and doctorate programs, and 25,000 alumni in 80 countries. Haskayne’s 2025 Strategy embraces a vision to be where big ideas come to life and bold leaders thrive. The Haskayne Centres play a key role in delivering impactful student experiences and outstanding thought leadership and learning opportunities for meaningful engagement with the community on campus, in Calgary and beyond.

The centres of excellence within the Haskayne Centres currently include the Centre for Entrepreneurship and Innovation, the Canadian Centre for Advanced Leadership, the Westman Centre for Real Estate Studies, the Trico Foundation Social Entrepreneurship Centre, the Centre for Corporate Sustainability and the Global Business Futures Initiative. Established through philanthropy and community investment, the Centres provide unique and transformative experiences at the intersection of students, faculty and the business community.

Reporting to the Haskayne Centres’ Associate Director, Programs, the Program Advisor, Industry will manage the implementation and execution of the Haskayne Centres’ industry-specific programming and initiatives.

The position is expected to improve knowledge retention and student engagement and helps students bridge the gap between theory and professional practice. The incumbent will keep current with trends in experiential learning and trends in real estate and other industries. The incumbent will collaborate and work with Haskayne Centres and Haskayne School of Business colleagues and partners across campus and in the community to lead and deliver on relevant and impactful programming opportunities.

This position requires frequent interactions with a diverse group of internal and external stakeholders. A professional and mature manner, along with excellent communication skills, are essential. This position works within a framework of University and School policies and procedures and uses personal initiative and good judgment. The position requires a positive attitude, readiness to collaborate and skill in maintaining effective relationships with various stakeholders.

Extended or alternative hours (evenings and weekends) may be required.

Primary Purpose of the Position: 
The primary purpose of this position is to execute the delivery of curricular and co-curricular programming for students in various industries, with a particular focus on real estate, along with supporting the execution of other strategic initiatives as required. This position will be responsible for identifying, developing and maintaining academic and community partnerships to enhance the image and awareness of the Haskayne Centres and support student engagement on and off campus in the area of real estate. In consultation and working with Haskayne Centres and Haskayne School of Business colleagues, the position plays a crucial role in establishing the Haskayne School of Business as a leader in real estate education in Canada.

Position Description

Summary of Key Responsibilities (job functions include but are not limited to):

The Program Advisor, Industry is responsible for the successful execution of existing programs, and continuous improvement of programs and initiatives under the direction of the Associate Director, Programs and with the support of the Community Engagement Lead. This position manages programs through the entire programming cycle, including the following phases: needs assessment/diagnostic, delivery, evaluation and reporting. This process involves extensive stakeholder engagement, data collection and effective project management.

Program and Project Management:

• Consults with the Haskayne Centres team and stakeholders to determine programming objectives and take responsibility for planning the scope and format of said programming
• Fully responsible for the planning and execution of multiple initiatives, including large-scale events and programming that are evolving and long-term in nature; the focus is on relevant, meaningful community engagement and impactful student experiences connected to these opportunities
• Increase awareness of the relevant centres, particularly the Westman Centre, across all programs (MBA, Masters of Management, BComm)
• In coordination with Haskayne School of Business colleagues, is responsible for ensuring that program and logistics and preparations (such as venue arrangements, catering, signage, invitations, accommodations, transportation, etc.) are organized, documented, communicated and implemented
• Develops timelines, prepares all collateral (program brief, speaking notes, presentations, invitations, etc.) and provides information to all relevant stakeholders by telephone, email or in person prior to and throughout the program
• With knowledge of professional development activities for students and faculty in the real estate industry in Calgary and Alberta, seek out partnerships and opportunities for collaboration
• Coordinate the collection of metrics related to community engagement initiatives to inform the Centres’ strategic plans, continuous improvement and donor stewardship and reporting

Leadership in Experiential Learning for Real Estate Programs:

• Support and promote experiential learning within the faculty and to stakeholders
• Remain current in emerging experiential learning theory and practice, such as service learning, work-based learning, action research, and community-based learning
• Research and design experiential learning strategies and processes
• In collaboration with the Haskayne Centres team, engage current and prospective community partners to advance experiential learning opportunities within the real estate portfolio
• Work collaboratively with faculty and administration to nurture relationships with external stakeholders; this includes identifying students for key external opportunities and facilitating connections to these opportunities
• Engage local, regional, national, and global communities through the implementation of Centres’ initiatives
• Demonstrate creativity and initiative to support continuous improvement and encourage positive outcomes

Collaborating and Advising:

• Work collaboratively with the Student Services team and Executive Education to support opportunities to advance in-class experiential learning
• Coordinate sessional instructor job postings and provide ongoing sessional support
• Provide support as needed to the Real Estate Student Association (RESA) for community events and fundraising initiatives such as building and site tours, lunch and learns, case competitions (including coordination with other institutions), and workshops with community and students
• Guide community partners and students through the Haskayne Centres’ experiential
• learning process and approach
• Support the development of opportunities for collaboration and partnership with leading local, national, and international academic institutions and organizations active in the real estate industry.
• Actively engage Haskayne alumni
• Advises students and guides them in finding appropriate resources and opportunities that maximize their development as it relates to real estate

Qualifications / Requirements:

• An undergraduate degree, certificate, or diploma in event management, business, or related to real estate is required
• 3 or more years of experience working with program delivery, event or project management is required
• Knowledge of experiential learning programs and best practices is considered an asset
• Knowledge of and experience in real estate is considered an asset
• Demonstrated experience in developing collaborative relationships with both internal and external stakeholders is required
• Strong organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills to deal effectively with complex tasks and issues are required
• Proven ability to meet competing and concurrent deadlines in a fast-paced environment with constantly shifting priorities required
• Strong skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office required
• The ability to collaborate with faculty and staff to enhance the student learning experience and increase engagement is required
• Ability to establish personal credibility within Haskayne School of Business and the University of Calgary is required
• Proven record of excellence in building and maintaining successful business relationships with all stakeholders is crucial to the success of this role
• Strong interpersonal skills and proven record of ability to work collaboratively, nurturing positive working relationships with faculty, staff, and community partners is critical to the success of this role
• Knowledge of University academic policies and regulations, including copyright and FOIP, is an asset

Application Deadline:  February 20, 2023

We would like to thank all applicants in advance for submitting their resumes. Please note, only those candidates chosen to continue on through the selection process will be contacted.

Additional Information

This position is part of the AUPE bargaining unit, and falls under the Specialist/Advisor Job Family, Phase II.

To find out more about management and staff opportunities at the University of Calgary and all we have to offer, view our Management and Staff Careers website. For more information visit Careers in the Haskayne School of Business.

The University strongly recommends all faculty and staff are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

About the University of Calgary

The University of Calgary is Canada’s leading next-generation university – a living, growing and youthful institution that embraces change and opportunity with a can-do attitude. Located in the nation’s most enterprising city, the university is making tremendous progress on its Eyes High journey to be recognized as one of Canada’s top five research universities, grounded in innovative learning and teaching and fully integrated with the community it both serves and leads. The University of Calgary inspires and supports discovery, creativity and innovation across all disciplines. For more information, visit ucalgary.ca.

The University of Calgary has launched an institution-wide Indigenous Strategy in line with the foundational goals of Eyes High, committing to creating a rich, vibrant, and culturally competent campus that welcomes and supports Indigenous Peoples, encourages Indigenous community partnerships, is inclusive of Indigenous perspectives in all that we do.

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We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, however preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.