Reporting to the Vice Principal, you will be responsible for developing and implementing strategies that optimize campus and facility usage for both community and industry engagement and revenue generation. Through leadership in event coordination, external partnerships, and communications, you will enhance the campus experience, promote the College as a destination for conferences and events, ensuring the successful delivery of signature and campus-wide events. You will serve as the primary liaison between campus staff and the Public Affairs team for internal communications and marketing support. In collaboration with Public Affairs, you will take a lead role with external campus communications using the approved channels (i.e., Connect, digital signage, social media, campus newsletter).
Working collaboratively with campus leadership and internal and external stakeholders, you will support the College's mission by creating inclusive, impactful, and well-executed engagement opportunities that reflect institutional values and priorities.
This role requires flexibility, including regular evening and weekend work, to support event coordination and campus activities. As a result, working hours and days will adjust due to events.
Qualifications and Occupational Experience:
The minimum educational qualification for this position is an undergraduate degree or diploma in areas such as Business, Marketing, Public Relations or Communications.
You have a minimum of five (5) years (full-time equivalent) of recent and related occupational experience in Event Management, Marketing, Public Relations, Community Development, or a related field.
Experience planning and executing events of various sizes, in collaboration with internal teams and external partners and organizations.
Experience guiding and functionally leading teams or project teams.
Experience identifying and creating opportunities for revenue generation through initiatives such as advertising and events.
Strong presentation, facilitation and communication skills, with experience writing for various formats and audiences.
Experience with event management software and project management tools/methods would be considered an asset.
Proficiency in the Windows environment, including the full suite of Microsoft Office products and e-mail.
Familiarity with financial processes, including purchase orders (DPOs), contracts, and managing expenditures or obligations.
Relevant Skills and Knowledge:
You demonstrate a commitment to inclusion, diversity, equity, accessibility and inclusion.
Proven ability to establish relationships with internal colleagues and external partners.
Proven ability to anticipate project needs, discern work priorities, and meet deadlines with little supervision.
Proven ability to manage multiple projects/tasks and work assignments of a variety of staff.
Strong organizational and attention to detail skills.
Proven ability to work as part of an integrated team, and the ability to work independently.
Entrepreneurial and proactive attitude.
Ability to assist with physical tasks including lifting, carrying, setting up, and tearing down event materials and equipment, and maintaining stamina for extended periods of activity.
Candidates selected for interviews will be expected to provide at least three recent, occupational references. The successful candidate will be expected to provide official transcripts to show proof of academic achievements.
NSCC is committed to the full inclusion of all applicants. As part of this commitment, NSCC will ensure that applicants are provided reasonable accommodations, as required. If accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact Jaclynn Kelly, HR Generalist at [email protected]. Our Employee Workplace Accommodation Policy can be found here.
Unfortunately, we cannot accept late or paper applications.
Campus Engagement Lead (CL5)
Education
Halifax and Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
Campus Operations
Two (2) Continuing Full-time Positions: Commencing approximately December 1, 2025
Application deadline is 11:59pm, November 4, 2025
Competition No. 2526-257
Salary range: $85,086.58 to $100,101.86 annually
One position will be responsible for each of the following locations:
These are onsite positions, and you will be prompted to select the location(s) that you would like to be considered for in the pre-screening questionnaire (completed through the application process on Career Beacon). Please also indicate in your cover letter which location(s) that you would like to be considered for.
For the Metro Region position: a regular onsite presence is required at both the IT and Akerley campuses, with approximately 50% of time spent at each location. As a result, frequent travel within the assigned region is necessary.
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