Manager, Strategic Global Partnerships, UCalgary International

Description

UCalgary International is currently seeking a Full-time Regular Manager, Strategic Global Partnerships.

Reporting to the Senior Director, International, the Manager, Strategic Global Partnerships is responsible for leading a team focused on strategic partnership development, international academic agreement negotiations, global projects and initiatives, and data management. This role also includes overseeing recruitment, staff development, performance management, retention, discipline, and termination of support staff.

This team will be responsible for identifying internal champions to strengthen a broad range of academic partnerships that advance meaningful and strategic global collaborations, providing both strategic and operational insights. The manager will serve as a key interface between academics, global granting agencies, industry partners, and the International and President Offices to foster critical international collaborations, develop application strategies, and support project design and management in alignment with these goals.

The Manager, Strategic Global Partnerships will be responsible for developing services to better support and further enhance these efforts at the University of Calgary in pursuit of our Academic and Global Engagement Plans. The incumbent will be responsible for establishing working relationships with relevant groups and individuals to coordinate services and build a community of practice.

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

• Responsible for establishing a clear central point of contact for academics and global partners wishing to engage in collaborative international agreements. This may involve brokering relationships, soliciting faculty priorities, evaluating partnership opportunities, and communicating expertise with global partners.
• Develops and maintains strategic partnerships with external organizations for the purposes of developing international academic cooperation/partnerships.
• Advises on programming related to academic partnerships and strategic initiatives for missions and delegations as needed.
• Advises and leads matchmaking of international partnerships understanding internal capacity and intel on regional priorities and approaches in various countries. Facilitating communications, negotiations, development, and maintenance of activities and projects that align with the Global Engagement Plan and internal capacity.
• Undertakes effective outreach to global partners and other stakeholders to promote University of Calgary expertise and build academic partnerships.
• Provide information on policy and procedures for the development and vetting of new international agreements and contracts, and renewal of existing agreements.
• Establishes and maintains relationships with international agencies to gain expert knowledge and to develop productive relationships, communicate and coordinate these efforts with relevant academic and administrative teams.
• Responsible for tracking activity in the academic partnership sphere and developing appropriate methods for reporting on impact.
• Manage and finalize a diverse portfolio of active legal files to ensure both individual and unit goals are achieved.
• Works with the Agreements and Contracts Senior Specialist on the development and negotiation of international cooperation agreements and ensure that agreements follow the formal review process.
• Recommends priorities for areas of responsibility; for annual and long-term activity, based on the strategic goals and objectives of UC International.
• Recruits staff and develops an effective team for Global Academic Partnerships and Strategic Initiatives that provides direction, advice, and assistance to University of Calgary faculties, departments, units, and institutes to meet their expressed international goals.
• Performance management of unionized support staff.
• Supports the professional development of staff in building skills for partnership and agreement acumen by seeking out internal and external opportunities for learning and networking.
• Develops and maintains resources that will improve the quality of International academic partnerships across the University.

Qualifications / Requirements:

• Post-secondary education in a related field; Master's preferred
• 7+ years of direct experience in partnership development, or international education, working in a post-secondary institution preferred.
• Experience and knowledge in the operation of a post-secondary education environment.
• Ability to act decisively and to exercise a high degree of initiative and sound judgment.
• Previous experience managing in a unionized environment, is an asset.
• Strong leadership skills and demonstrated ability to work with a diverse team of employees.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with demonstrated professionalism and diplomacy, discretion, courtesy, flexibility, and respect in all interactions.
• Sound understanding of the University of Calgary mission, strategic direction, and academic plan.
• Understanding of other areas of international activity including services for international students, study abroad programs and international development.
• Experience in administration in international education and establishing priorities.
• Knowledge of international agencies, organizations, issues, and networks.
• Demonstrated collaborative, team building skills and building connections across units/departments.
• Advanced communication (written/oral) and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to use initiative, creativity, and innovation in work practices.
• Demonstrated ability to undertake effective professional interactions through engaging, respecting, involving, supporting, and listening.
• Intercultural sensitivity and awareness with ability to interact in a professional and respectful manner with individuals and groups from culturally diverse publics.
• A strong background and understanding in cross cultural communication.
• Knowledge of a Regional language in addition to English, is an asset.
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills.
• Capacity to adjust the work schedule to meet multiple demands and pressures, and a demonstrated ability to provide a consistently high level of service.

Application Deadline: November 15, 2024

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.

This position is classified in the Management Career Band, Level 1 of the Management and Professional Staff Career Framework.

About the University of Calgary

UCalgary is Canada's entrepreneurial university, located in Canada's most enterprising city. It is a top research university and one of the highest-ranked universities of its age. Founded in 1966, its 36,000 students experience an innovative learning environment, made rich by research, hands-on experiences and entrepreneurial thinking. It is Canada's leader in the creation of start-ups. Start something today at the University of Calgary. For more information, visit ucalgary.ca.

The University of Calgary has launched an institution-wide Indigenous Strategy 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).

Do you have most but not all the qualifications? Research shows that women, racialized and visible minorities, and persons with disabilities are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At UCalgary we are committed to achieving equitable, diverse, inclusive and accessible employment practices and workplaces and encourage you to apply if you believe you are right for this role.

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