Executive Director, External Relations

Job Description

True North

As the largest post-secondary institution in northern Alberta, Northwestern Polytechnic is a natural point of convergence for knowledge, skills, creativity, and collaboration. Striving to spark and empower success, NWP’s mission is geared towards both individual and collective progress. NWP offers a wide variety of engaging and in-demand academic programs in certificates, diplomas, apprenticeships, and degrees. We exist wholeheartedly for the domestic and international students who call our campuses home, the distinctive communities, and industries we serve, and the staff and faculty who honour us with their expertise and insights every day. While our potential as one of Alberta’s newest polytechnics is ever-growing, we recognize the importance of having authentic and highly effective contributors by our side. We are currently recruiting individuals who are inspired by opportunity, driven by results, and aligned to NWP’s core values of being responsive, innovative, and connected.

The Role

The Executive Director, External Relations, advances the goals of Northwestern Polytechnic (NWP) in raising the Institution’s profile, building internal community relationships, strategic partnerships, fund development and revenue generation to support the Institution in its mission to become the Centre of Excellence in Northern Alberta.

The Executive Director, External Relations, is responsible for the activities of the development of donor, alumni, community, corporate and government relations, marketing, and communications, and ensuring they are in concert with the Institution’s vision and mission.

This position provides vision and strategic leadership to the Institution’s community engagement activities working closely with Executive and the Senior Leadership Team. The Executive Director ensures the integration and coordination of External Relations and NWP activities in support of the Institution’s reputation building, relationship development and fundraising objectives.

The Executive Director, External Relations provides effective leadership to several direct and indirect reports, in the areas of Communications and Marketing, Event Services, Development and Alumni, and External Relations. The Executive Director, External Relations manages a significant budget.

What We Offer

Finding your fit in one of our specialized schools or departments means a bright future with competitive compensation, attractive benefits packages, reliable networks, high quality of life, and unparalleled learning community experiences. If you are looking to transform the post-secondary landscape with polytechnic education, research, and partnerships, Northwestern Polytechnic is your employer of choice.

Job Requirements

The successful candidate will have post-secondary education and 8 years of experience relevant to the position. Necessary skills and attributes to be successful in this role include:

• Strategic Planning & Execution
• Fundraising & Revenue Development Expertise
• Financial & Budget Management
• Policy & Governance Knowledge
• Relationship Building & Influencing
• Communication Excellence
• Innovation & Creativity
• Problem-Solving & Critical Thinking
• A high level of integrity, professionalism, and accountability

How to Apply

Only applications received electronically via the Northwestern Polytechnic website will be considered.

We review all applications to select candidates whose qualifications and experience most closely meet our needs.

Only applicants selected for interviews will be contacted. For general inquiries, please contact HR at [email protected] .