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):
Qualifications / Requirements:
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.
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