Director, Graduate Advanced Training and Entrepreneurship (GATE) Centre
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About the role
Faculty/Department Faculty of Graduate Studies & Research Unit Graduate Studies and Research Employee Group Out of Scope Collective Agreement Consideration Open to the Public. CUPE 5791 Job Family Category Staff Number of Vacancies 1 Position Summary
Are you ready to drive innovation and entrepreneurship, empowering students to turn their big ideas into reality at the University of Regina? Join us as our new Director of the Graduate Advanced Training and Entrepreneurship (GATE) Centre!
The Director of the Graduate Advanced Training and Entrepreneurship (GATE) Centre will drive the sustainable development and management of student entrepreneurship and career-readiness programs. GATE provides cross-disciplinary activities to support student entrepreneurship, development, creativity and innovation that help bring their big ideas and dreams to life. The Director will serve as a nexus between the academic and research activities of the University, new and established entrepreneurs, industry-leading companies, and community-based organizations.
This position plays a critical role in advancing the financial sustainability, strategic direction and operational effectiveness of GATE, with responsibilities focused on fundraising and financial management, strategic planning and stakeholder engagement, and staff leadership and team development.
What You’ll Do:
Fundraising and Financial Management
- Identify and pursue grant, sponsorship, and partnership opportunities to support GATE initiatives.
- Prepare and submit funding proposals to secure financial resources for GATE.
- Develop annual and multi-year forecasts aligned with strategic priorities.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with academic, industry, government and philanthropic partners to secure and sustain partnerships and funding to support GATE’s mission.
Strategic Direction and Stakeholder Engagement
- Lead the completion and implementation of GATE’s strategic plan, incorporating staff and stakeholder feedback.
- Strengthen institutional partnerships by developing a solid understanding of University processes, programs, and units.
- Engage entrepreneurial partners to support the vision to integrate entrepreneurial expertise and programming into the student culture, providing students with applied, immersive learning opportunities that impact the regional economy.
- Oversee and grow social media presence; design and execute a social media campaign across multiple outlets, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, Pinterest, LinkedIn, and others.
Program Development and Delivery
- Support the integration of an entrepreneurial ecosystem of expertise and programming into the University of Regina culture to provide increased support and opportunities for students.
- Provide professional development opportunities to students that bridge the classroom and the workforce.
- Oversee the planning, organization, implementation, and hosting of high-impact. entrepreneurship and professional development events, workshops, speakers series. conferences and design challenges to support learning and entrepreneurship.
- Oversee student entrepreneur recruitment efforts and meet with prospective students and other constituent groups to grow GATE’s entrepreneurial identity.
Staff Leadership and Team Development
- Responsible for providing the leadership and management of staff and staffing processes, assessing and supporting professional development and training needs and evaluating annual performance of staff.
- Establish clear performance expectations and team norms.
- Facilitate regular team meetings and one-on-one check-ins to support communication and accountability.
- Foster a collaborative work environment that encourages growth and alignment with organizational priorities.
Plus More: Be ready to take on additional related tasks as assigned – your role is dynamic and essential to our success!
Why Join Us?
At the University of Regina, we’re more than just a campus – we’re a community!
Join our team and enjoy:
- Meaningful Impact: Your work directly contributes to creating a better environment for students, faculty, and staff.
- Professional Growth: We support your development, offering opportunities for advancement and learning.
- Work-Life Balance: We value your well-being and know your personal life is most important!
- Dynamic and Inclusive Workplace: We value diversity and inclusivity. You’ll be part of a team that celebrates different perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences, making every day an opportunity for personal growth.
- Innovation Culture: We encourage fresh ideas and innovative thinking.
- Competitive Compensation: We offer competitive compensation package and benefits to reward your talent. A few of the these benefits include Health/Dental/Vision Benefits, flexible spending account, Defined Contribution Pension Plan, and much more!
Are you ready to lead the charge in shaping the next generation of innovators and entrepreneurs? Apply today!
Position Requirements
What You’ll Bring to this Position:
- Bachelor’s degree; Master’s degree in a business-related field preferred.
- Experience mentoring/coaching/working with or in early-stage companies, including in the areas of technology transfer and intellectual property protection, product development, raising capital, marketing and management.
- Demonstrated understanding of and experience in managing and/or developing entrepreneurship and/or professional development programs.
- A combination of education and experience may be considered.
Skills That Will Ensure Your Success in the Role:
- Entrepreneurial drive, action-oriented and collaborative personality.
- The ability to build and sustain relationships with community partners, as well as with faculty, student, staff and alumni partners in order to advance student innovation, entrepreneurship and professional development.
- Highly developed analytical, organizational and interpersonal skills.
- Knowledge and experience to identify industry and government grant funding and sponsorship opportunities, as demonstrated by a track record in successful grant applications.
- Experience in identifying and tracking appropriate performance metrics necessary to measure program outcomes and impact.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures.
Physical Demands Pay Grade OOS 7 Salary Range $87,478 to $131,220 Status Term Work Hours
Monday to Friday 8:15-4:30. Evening and weekend work will be required for various events and initiatives.
Duration (if Term/Temporary) 3 years (with the possibility of extension or becoming permanent) Full-Time/Part-Time Full Time Preference Posting No Preference Target Posting Not Targeted
Additional Information
Contact Information
Job Open Date
09/17/2025
Job Close Date
09/23/2025
Open Until Filled
No
Special Application Instructions
We know imposter syndrome can get in the way, so please don’t hesitate to apply. We’d love to hear from you. Submit your application today!
Diversity Statement
The University of Regina is committed to an inclusive workplace that reflects the richness of the community that we serve. The University welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including individuals within the University’s employment equity categories of women, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, Indigenous persons, individuals of diverse gender and sexual orientation and all groups protected by the Human Rights Code.
About University of Regina
The University of Regina is the leading experience-based learning university in Saskatchewan, located in the province's capital. The preferred institution for more than 16,000 students, the University of Regina is home to 10 faculties, two academic units and approximately two dozen academic departments which have established reputations for excellence and innovative programs leading to bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees.
With more than 120 undergraduate academic programs and over 80 graduate programs, the University and its federated colleges offer small class sizes, world-class research, and a beautiful campus!
Our alumni – numbering more than 90,000 – contribute to and build our society in Saskatchewan and in Canada. Our history, our accomplishments, and our growth as a university stem from our commitment to working together for the good of our local and global communities.
Director, Graduate Advanced Training and Entrepreneurship (GATE) Centre
Top Benefits
About the role
Faculty/Department Faculty of Graduate Studies & Research Unit Graduate Studies and Research Employee Group Out of Scope Collective Agreement Consideration Open to the Public. CUPE 5791 Job Family Category Staff Number of Vacancies 1 Position Summary
Are you ready to drive innovation and entrepreneurship, empowering students to turn their big ideas into reality at the University of Regina? Join us as our new Director of the Graduate Advanced Training and Entrepreneurship (GATE) Centre!
The Director of the Graduate Advanced Training and Entrepreneurship (GATE) Centre will drive the sustainable development and management of student entrepreneurship and career-readiness programs. GATE provides cross-disciplinary activities to support student entrepreneurship, development, creativity and innovation that help bring their big ideas and dreams to life. The Director will serve as a nexus between the academic and research activities of the University, new and established entrepreneurs, industry-leading companies, and community-based organizations.
This position plays a critical role in advancing the financial sustainability, strategic direction and operational effectiveness of GATE, with responsibilities focused on fundraising and financial management, strategic planning and stakeholder engagement, and staff leadership and team development.
What You’ll Do:
Fundraising and Financial Management
- Identify and pursue grant, sponsorship, and partnership opportunities to support GATE initiatives.
- Prepare and submit funding proposals to secure financial resources for GATE.
- Develop annual and multi-year forecasts aligned with strategic priorities.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with academic, industry, government and philanthropic partners to secure and sustain partnerships and funding to support GATE’s mission.
Strategic Direction and Stakeholder Engagement
- Lead the completion and implementation of GATE’s strategic plan, incorporating staff and stakeholder feedback.
- Strengthen institutional partnerships by developing a solid understanding of University processes, programs, and units.
- Engage entrepreneurial partners to support the vision to integrate entrepreneurial expertise and programming into the student culture, providing students with applied, immersive learning opportunities that impact the regional economy.
- Oversee and grow social media presence; design and execute a social media campaign across multiple outlets, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, Pinterest, LinkedIn, and others.
Program Development and Delivery
- Support the integration of an entrepreneurial ecosystem of expertise and programming into the University of Regina culture to provide increased support and opportunities for students.
- Provide professional development opportunities to students that bridge the classroom and the workforce.
- Oversee the planning, organization, implementation, and hosting of high-impact. entrepreneurship and professional development events, workshops, speakers series. conferences and design challenges to support learning and entrepreneurship.
- Oversee student entrepreneur recruitment efforts and meet with prospective students and other constituent groups to grow GATE’s entrepreneurial identity.
Staff Leadership and Team Development
- Responsible for providing the leadership and management of staff and staffing processes, assessing and supporting professional development and training needs and evaluating annual performance of staff.
- Establish clear performance expectations and team norms.
- Facilitate regular team meetings and one-on-one check-ins to support communication and accountability.
- Foster a collaborative work environment that encourages growth and alignment with organizational priorities.
Plus More: Be ready to take on additional related tasks as assigned – your role is dynamic and essential to our success!
Why Join Us?
At the University of Regina, we’re more than just a campus – we’re a community!
Join our team and enjoy:
- Meaningful Impact: Your work directly contributes to creating a better environment for students, faculty, and staff.
- Professional Growth: We support your development, offering opportunities for advancement and learning.
- Work-Life Balance: We value your well-being and know your personal life is most important!
- Dynamic and Inclusive Workplace: We value diversity and inclusivity. You’ll be part of a team that celebrates different perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences, making every day an opportunity for personal growth.
- Innovation Culture: We encourage fresh ideas and innovative thinking.
- Competitive Compensation: We offer competitive compensation package and benefits to reward your talent. A few of the these benefits include Health/Dental/Vision Benefits, flexible spending account, Defined Contribution Pension Plan, and much more!
Are you ready to lead the charge in shaping the next generation of innovators and entrepreneurs? Apply today!
Position Requirements
What You’ll Bring to this Position:
- Bachelor’s degree; Master’s degree in a business-related field preferred.
- Experience mentoring/coaching/working with or in early-stage companies, including in the areas of technology transfer and intellectual property protection, product development, raising capital, marketing and management.
- Demonstrated understanding of and experience in managing and/or developing entrepreneurship and/or professional development programs.
- A combination of education and experience may be considered.
Skills That Will Ensure Your Success in the Role:
- Entrepreneurial drive, action-oriented and collaborative personality.
- The ability to build and sustain relationships with community partners, as well as with faculty, student, staff and alumni partners in order to advance student innovation, entrepreneurship and professional development.
- Highly developed analytical, organizational and interpersonal skills.
- Knowledge and experience to identify industry and government grant funding and sponsorship opportunities, as demonstrated by a track record in successful grant applications.
- Experience in identifying and tracking appropriate performance metrics necessary to measure program outcomes and impact.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures.
Physical Demands Pay Grade OOS 7 Salary Range $87,478 to $131,220 Status Term Work Hours
Monday to Friday 8:15-4:30. Evening and weekend work will be required for various events and initiatives.
Duration (if Term/Temporary) 3 years (with the possibility of extension or becoming permanent) Full-Time/Part-Time Full Time Preference Posting No Preference Target Posting Not Targeted
Additional Information
Contact Information
Job Open Date
09/17/2025
Job Close Date
09/23/2025
Open Until Filled
No
Special Application Instructions
We know imposter syndrome can get in the way, so please don’t hesitate to apply. We’d love to hear from you. Submit your application today!
Diversity Statement
The University of Regina is committed to an inclusive workplace that reflects the richness of the community that we serve. The University welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including individuals within the University’s employment equity categories of women, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, Indigenous persons, individuals of diverse gender and sexual orientation and all groups protected by the Human Rights Code.
About University of Regina
The University of Regina is the leading experience-based learning university in Saskatchewan, located in the province's capital. The preferred institution for more than 16,000 students, the University of Regina is home to 10 faculties, two academic units and approximately two dozen academic departments which have established reputations for excellence and innovative programs leading to bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees.
With more than 120 undergraduate academic programs and over 80 graduate programs, the University and its federated colleges offer small class sizes, world-class research, and a beautiful campus!
Our alumni – numbering more than 90,000 – contribute to and build our society in Saskatchewan and in Canada. Our history, our accomplishments, and our growth as a university stem from our commitment to working together for the good of our local and global communities.