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Technology and Data Coordinator, CDL-Rockies

Position Overview:

The Creative Destruction Lab – Rockies in the Haskayne School of Business invites applications for two Technology and Data Coordinators . These Full-time Fixed Term position is for approximately 1 year (based on length of grant funding), with the possibility of extension.

The Creative Destruction Lab-Rockies (CDL-Rockies) is a cohort-based, new venture mentorship program at the Haskayne School of Business. CDL-Rockies helps innovators transition from science projects to high-growth companies, inviting some of the world’s top, early-stage technology ventures to Calgary for this innovative 9-month program. After a rigorous application and selection process, the CDL-Rockies program engages senior entrepreneurial leaders, as well as noted scientists, economists, investors and graduate students in the support of new venture founders with a goal to prepare these founders for seed stage financing and accelerated growth.

This position reports to the Director of Operations and works closely with the Engagement and Venture teams. Occasional extended or alternative hours (evenings and weekends) and travel will be required based on the needs of CDL-Rockies. This position is required to maintain complete confidentiality regarding all business matters and to exercise a high degree of professionalism in the execution of their duties.

This position will primarily be responsible for the creation and implementation of the technology strategy adopted by CDL-Rockies to manage operational workflows and data tracking initiatives. A successful applicant will be able to educate team members on the current technology suites used by CDL-Rockies as well as advocate for new and emerging products to increase efficiency. This position will also be required to support our reporting and engagement teams in the stewardship of team metrics and outcomes for reporting to various public and private partners. The work involves a high degree of complexity and requires attention to detail while maintaining a strategic vision, the ability to meet constant deadlines, and the flexibility to work with multiple stakeholders.

Position Description:

Summary of Key Responsibilities (job functions include but are not limited to):

Technical Support and Optimization:

  • Be the go-to lead for technology adoption, data reporting, and software integration within the CDL-Rockies Team.
  • Have a clear understanding of the working practices and potential for the following (but not limited to) software suites
    • AirTable
    • Google Suite
    • Microsoft Suite
    • SalesForce
    • Slack
    • Zoom
    • Crunchbase, Pitchbook and the CVSA Database
  • Have a clear understanding of relational databases and their functionality and be able to lead the entire CDL-R team in activities to further their understanding and importance of this topic.
  • Examine existing reports and strategies and initiate new functionalities and business processes leading to more robust data and improved operations. Work directly with the Director, Operations to ensure that CDL-R database/system infrastructure has sufficient capabilities to support our public and private sector reporting.
  • Develop a robust strategy to grow and improve organizational adoption of technology options with all team members through training, workshops and supporting skill development activities.
  • Build and design technology workflows between various components of the tech stack to lead efficiently within the Venture, Engagement, and Operations teams.
  • Work with all CDL-R and CDL-Global teams to build custom workflows to make tech adoption and workflow management easier.
  • Be the primary lead with CDL-Global for data and reporting requirements to ensure compliance with public and private sector reporting, session support, and venture recruitment and management processes.
  • Coordinate with colleagues at CDL-Global to develop technology and data best practices.

Event and Session Support:

  • Work with the team to ensure a robust and efficient technology onboarding system for our ventures, mentors, and staff leading in to and during our 5 annual sessions.
  • Support the Engagement and Venture team with invites and access to technology for sessions and other events throughout the year.
  • Lead the development of technology best practices and process improvement to automate workflows and preparations in advance of CDL-R working sessions.
  • Prepare analytic reports to measure the success of in-person and digital events as requested by CDL-Rockies leadership

Team Data Management:

  • Act as a senior expert on analytics and reporting to be the central source of truth on data management best practices and workflows within the CDL team.
  • Using tools such as the CVCA database, Crunchbase and PitchBook, to research and maintain a database for job creation, equity value creation, investment activity, and impact for all CDL-Rockies participants past and present.
  • Work with the Operations and Engagement team to provide data and analytical information for public and private reporting to stakeholders.
  • Prepare quarterly reports for presentation to leadership on the status of current and previous CDL cohorts including fiscal activity, jobs created, and other key performance indicators.
  • Aid in the compiling of data for leadership to use in future strategic planning

Qualifications / Requirements:

  • Relevant post-secondary degree (Business, Computer Science, Communications, etc.);
  • Minimum five (5) years’ experience in tech support and tech strategy role;
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, the Google Suite, Slack, Salesforce, Zoom, Airtable and other various software applications;
  • Successful applicants will be required to be very comfortable with Relational Databases and their functions;
  • Proven experience in effective change management leading new technology adoption;
  • The ability to write custom scripts using JavaScript to create stronger workflows;
  • Ability to understand and lead the adoption of new technologies;
  • Experience in presenting information with an effective user interface for various stakeholders;
  • Ability to work well with diverse individuals and teams;
  • Excellent analytical and communications skills required;
  • Must be comfortable in academic and business settings;
  • Proven ability to work independently and meet timelines;
  • Professional demeanor required;
  • Highly effective time management and project management;
  • Ability to work well under pressure required.

Demonstration of technology proficiency will be required if chosen for an interview

Application Deadline:  December 16, 2022

We would like to thank all applicants in advance for submitting their resumes. Please note, only those candidates chosen to continue on through the selection process will be contacted.

Additional Information:

This position is part of the AUPE bargaining unit, and falls under the Technological Job Family, Phase 3.

To find out more about management and staff opportunities at the University of Calgary and all we have to offer, view our Management and Staff Careers website. For more information visit Careers in the Haskayne School of Business.

The University strongly recommends all faculty and staff are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

About the University of Calgary

The University of Calgary is Canada’s leading next-generation university – a living, growing and youthful institution that embraces change and opportunity with a can-do attitude. Located in the nation’s most enterprising city, the university is making tremendous progress on its Eyes High journey to be recognized as one of Canada’s top five research universities, grounded in innovative learning and teaching and fully integrated with the community it both serves and leads. The University of Calgary inspires and supports discovery, creativity and innovation across all disciplines. For more information, visit ucalgary.ca.

The University of Calgary has launched an institution-wide Indigenous Strategy in line with the foundational goals of Eyes High, committing to creating a rich, vibrant, and culturally competent campus that welcomes and supports Indigenous Peoples, encourages Indigenous community partnerships, is inclusive of Indigenous perspectives in all that we do.

As an equitable and inclusive employer, the University of Calgary recognizes that a diverse staff/faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community. We are committed to removing barriers that have been historically encountered by some people in our society. We strive to recruit individuals who will further enhance our diversity and will support their academic and professional success while they are here. In particular, we encourage members of the designated groups (women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible/racialized minorities, and diverse sexual orientation and gender identities) to apply. To ensure a fair and equitable assessment, we offer accommodation at any stage during the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. Questions regarding [diversity] EDI at UCalgary can be sent to the Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (equity@ucalgary.ca) and requests for accommodations can be sent to Human Resources (hrhire@ucalgary.ca).

We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, however preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.

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