Date Posted: January 28, 2026
Posting Deadline: February 11,2026
Department: Sobey School of Business
Type of Employment: Temporary, Full-Time (2 years)
Annual Salary: $45,000-$50,000
At Saint Mary's University, you will be surrounded by a talented and dedicated team of professionals committed to accessibility, diversity, and the provision of a positive and supportive learning environment. We recognize the importance of the contribution and growth of each individual in the University's success. We are currently looking to fill the position of Administrative Coordinator, Sustainability Integration to join our Sobey School of Business team.
What we offer
As a team member at Saint Mary's, we are proud to offer many benefits. Some of these include:
- Competitive compensation
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Defined Contribution Pension plan
- Vacation
- Personal days
- Flexible Workplace
- Professional development
- Holiday closure
- Summer hour schedule
- Employee Transit EPass through Halifax Transit
Job Information and Responsibilities
Under the direction of the Associate Dean of Strategy, Accreditation, and Community Engagement, the position of Administrative Coordinator, Sustainability Integration will:
- Provide administrative, communications, and coordination support to advance the Sobey School's commitment to the Principles of Responsible Management Education (PRME) which requires embedding sustainability and responsible management education throughout its programs and activities.
- Support the planning and logistics of student experiential learning projects, competitions, community and global partnerships focused on sustainability and social responsibility.
- Liaise with faculty and external partners to organize placements, workshops, and events that connect classroom learning with applied sustainability challenges.
- Assist in tracking student participation and collecting feedback to evaluate impact.
- Support the planning, logistics, and execution of sustainability-related events such as research centre activity, conferences, workshops, guest lectures, panel discussions, and awareness campaigns.
- Coordinate registration, materials, catering, and event promotion in collaboration with internal and external collaborators.
- Document and evaluate event outcomes.
- Provide day-to-day administrative support to the PRME Chairs, Committee, and related project teams involved in sustainability integration.
- Support financial stewardship by developing budgets and processing and tracking expenses related to sustainability integration.
- Coordinate meetings, schedules, and project timelines related to sustainability initiatives.
- Maintain records, databases, and shared documents related to curriculum integration and experiential learning.
- Track and report on progress toward sustainability goals and key performance indicators.
- Support engagement with and reporting to external partners, donors, alumni, accreditation bodies, and sustainability networks (PRME, AASHE, PIR)
- Assist in preparing reports, presentations, and submissions highlighting sustainability integration and impact.
- Track and support grant and funding opportunities and applications aligned with the School's sustainability integration initiatives.
- Support the dissemination of communications about sustainability-related events, opportunities, and initiatives through newsletters, social media, reports, and the School's website to ensure timely promotion of activities and outcomes.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Experience and Education Requirements
To be the successful in the Administrative Coordinator, Sustainability Integration you will have:
- Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Communications, Sustainability Studies, or related field.
- Minimum 2-3 years of administrative or project coordination experience, preferably in a post-secondary or non-profit environment.
- Demonstrated interest in sustainability, responsible management, or social impact initiatives.
- Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency with MS Office Suite.
- Ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders including students, faculty, and community partners.
- Experience with marketing, web content management systems, and social media tools an asset.
- Creative problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Event coordination and execution experience an asset.
Application Details
Apply for this opportunity online using our online application system through Career Beacon. Click on "Apply Now" and complete all required information fields. Qualified candidates should submit the following with their application:
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Three Professional References
Late applications may not receive consideration. We appreciate all applications and note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No telephone calls please.
At Saint Mary's University, equity and diversity are integral to excellence and enrich our community. As an institution committed to fostering an environment of inclusion and respect, we encourage all qualified candidates to apply; however, preference will be given to applicants who self-identify as Black/African Nova Scotians, Indigenous peoples, racialized persons/visible minorities, persons with disabilities and women. If you require accommodations during the recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition at [email protected].
