Assistant Director, Innovation and Partnerships

Job Posting - Open Until Filled with Early Application Encouraged (Rolling Basis)
This job posting will remain open until the position is filled. We encourage interested candidates to apply early as applications will be reviewed after two weeks from posting date.

Job Number:  J0124-0358

Job Title:  Assistant Director, Innovation and Partnerships

Job Type:  Continuing Full Time

Department:  Industry and Partnership Services

Job Category:  Administrative Management

Number of Positions:  1

Salary (with Salary Rate):  89,519.00 - 116,373.00/Year

Employee Group:  Non-Union

Salary Level:  NU06

Hours Per Week:  35

Date Position Available:  04/03/2024

Carleton University is situated on unceded Algonquin territory and bordered by the Rideau River and the Rideau Canal, a UNESCO World Heritage site, in Ottawa, Ontario. The university is just minutes from the heart of our nation's government and G-7 organizations and this capital advantage provides opportunities for staff and faculty and students to make a positive impact in our community and around the world.

As one of the 2023 Top 100 Employers in Canada and one of the National Capital Region’s Top Employers for nine consecutive years, Carleton University is one of Canada’s most resourceful and productive hubs of learning and research, fuelling a rich talent pipeline that is supporting social and economic renewal. The university’s smart, caring and connected community inspires and empowers individuals to become change leaders who drive impact in the world while challenging conventional modes of thinking and doing. At Carleton, we are committed to fostering an innovative, equitable and welcoming work environment. Carleton is also a nationally certified Healthy Workplace and is a recipient of the Canada Awards for Excellence, Healthy Workplace Order of Excellence and Platinum Level Certification for Mental Health at Work.

The university’s Strategic Integrated Plan 2020-2025 is an ambitious vision for the future, anchored in Carleton’s strengths and student-centric, community-engaged values.

The Assistant Director of Industry and Partnership Services (IPS) plays a crucial role in supporting the Director in the oversight of the organization's contract management processes and innovation initiatives. This position requires a blend of strategic thinking, operational excellence, and collaborative skills to drive forward the organization’s commercialization initiatives. The Assistant Director is a key contact for external partner organizations. Responsible for providing support to the Director, IPS, in the delivery of partnership support services with a focus on licensing, commercialization, and partner development.

The incumbent must possess the following qualifications:
• Solid understanding of intellectual property protection, portfolio management and commercialization
• Demonstrated success in research and technology proposal development for government and/or industry sponsors
• Experience in facilitating research partnerships, including contract negotiation and review
• Experience in program management and/or managing contract research projects
• Experience in promoting research expertise, technology and innovation outcomes
• Knowledge of operational management and leadership concepts practices including program/service delivery models, policy development, planning, budgeting, performance measurement management
• Knowledge of office as well as the broader university academic units, departments, and divisions
• Industrial work experience, preferably in a commercialization or financial capacity, is an asset
• Knowledge of relevant operational metrics (e.g., Annual Commercialization Plan and reporting), including any any external funding
• Knowledge of office productivity software and databases, internet browsers and search engines, discipline-specific software, enterprise software, and technology devices

The above is normally acquired through the completion of:
• Bachelor’s degree. Master's degree will be preferred
• Minimum of Seven years of previous experience in a commercialization or innovation environment

Equivalencies will be considered. Applicants are encouraged to provide information which may demonstrate equivalent qualifications. Please note that applicants may be required to complete an employment test as part of the selection process for this position. Those applicants that are selected for an interview will be requested to contact the Human Resource Advisor assigned to this competition as soon as possible to discuss any accommodation requirements. Arrangements will be made to accommodate your request in a timely manner. Carleton University is strongly committed to fostering diversity within its community as a source of excellence, cultural enrichment, and social strength. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our University including, but not limited to: women; visible minorities; First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples; persons with disabilities; and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expressions.

This position is regularly required to work on campus in person. In the event of a public health emergency or a health and safety issue, it is possible that you may be required to work temporarily remotely due to public health orders, directives and/or health and safety requirements. If this happens, you will work with your direct manager to set up a remote work environment including discussing appropriate technology and requirements. You are required to follow all University policies and directives, including to set up a safe and confidential workspace in a remote location and ensure all Carleton property (intellectual and other) is safeguarded. If required to work remotely, you will be notified by your manager when working full time physically onsite will resume.

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