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About the Role

The Manager, Business Development & Community Engagement is responsible for building and maintaining strategic relationships with various organizations to support student recruitment objectives. This role focuses on domestic partnership development and engagement across the Greater Toronto Area, requiring significant in-person outreach and travel.

Responsibilities

• Business Development & Outreach
• Relationship Management
• Strategic, Research & Reporting
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Project & Operational Management
• Other related duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Business, Communications, or a related field; Master’s degree is considered an asset.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in business development, community outreach, student recruitment, or partnership development, ideally within the education sector.
• Demonstrated success in cultivating and sustaining strategic partnerships with diverse communities, educational stakeholders, and/or corporate partners.
• Valid Ontario G driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle; comfort with frequent daily travel across the GTA is required.
• Willingness and ability to conduct sustained in-person outreach, including outdoor and on-site engagement activities in varying conditions and seasons.
• Strong public speaking and presentation skills, with the ability to engage a wide range of audiences both in-person and virtually.
• Proven commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion principles in education and community-based work.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to manage sensitive or confidential information with discretion.
• Proficient with CRM platforms (e.g., Salesforce) and experience with data management and reporting tools.
• Excellent organizational and project management abilities, capable of handling multiple initiatives and deadlines effectively.
• Knowledge of Canadian educational systems, settlement services, and Indigenous communities is a strong asset.
• Energetic, resourceful, and results-driven, with a track record of achieving business development goals.
• Strong collaboration skills and the ability to build productive relationships across internal teams and external partners.
• Availability for occasional evening and weekend events as required by the outreach calendar.

Skills

• Business development
• Community outreach
• Student recruitment
• Partnership development
• Public speaking
• Presentation skills
• Verbal communication
• Written communication
• CRM platforms (e.g., Salesforce)
• Data management
• Reporting tools
• Organizational abilities
• Project management
• Collaboration skills

Location

• Toronto, ON

Work Type

• Full-time
• Permanent
• Hybrid

Experience Level

• Minimum 5 years of progressive experience

Education Level

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Business, Communications, or a related field
• Master’s degree is considered an asset

Salary/Compensations

• $70,000.00 base annually + commission eligible

Benefits

• 100% employer paid extended Health & Dental benefits
• 24/7 access to Employee & Family Assistance Program and Virtual Healthcare
• Life, AD&D, and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Competitive paid time off, starting at 3 weeks
• Tuition Benefit Program
• Access to preferred corporate membership rates with GoodLife Fitness
• Engaging employee appreciation and community-building events throughout the year

About the Company

• International Business University (IBU) is Ontario’s first independent not-for-profit university, accredited in 2020 and DLI approved in 2023.
• IBU is focused on being a student-centric, industry-aligned university, blending rigorous academic preparation with practical skill development.
• IBU is committed to curricula and learning experiences that reflect emerging technologies, evolving societal needs, and future global workforce demands.

Equal Opportunity

• IBU values and embraces Diversity, Equality, Inclusion, and Accessibility.
• We are dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusivity within our community and are an equal-opportunity employer.
• We invite and encourage applications from all qualified individuals who would contribute to the further diversification of our Institution, including equity-deserving groups that are traditionally underrepresented in employment (Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQQIPA+ persons).
• If you require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact careers@ibu.ca.