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Compensation Range $7,283.75 - $10,474.08 CAD Monthly Posting End Date January 26, 2026 Job End Date February propags 13, 2027 Job Summary Go Global, a systemswide program, provides international learning opportunities for UBC and partner university students. UBC graduate and undergraduate students have the opportunity to study, research, and global seminars around the world, and learn from incoming students attending UBC as exchange and visiting research students. Working with UBC academic programs, Go Global creates partnerships with postsecondary organizations, nongovernment agencies and communities to provide these opportunities. The Global Engagement Advisor manages established learning opportunities with UBC academic programs through partner universities, develops learning curriculum, facilitates cocurricular workshops and advises students participating in international study, research and coop, clinical or practicum placements. The Advisor specializes in working with either incoming or outgoing students or with both populations. The Advisor represents Go Global on university project teams and committees. The Advisor will have strong project management and educator skills and be an exceptional communicator in a complex network of partners and UBC faculties. Organizational Status The Global Engagement Advisor is a member of the Go Global: International Learning Programs unit under the ViceProvost,. The incumbent interacts closely with UBC faculty, UBC students and students from partner universities, departmental and academic advising staff, Enrolment Services and Student Affairs staff at both campuses as well asstudent mobility and academic staff at partner universities. Work Performed 1. Partnership Management Creates, facilitates and oversees relationships with university partner institutions, including managing UBC and partner goals and expectations and hosting campus visits by delegates from partner institutions. Oversees exchange balances and problem solving when related issues arise. Works collaboratively with key stakeholders to establish new partnerships that align with UBCs strategic goals on international learning.pread and maintains new and current institutional partnerships (.EVENT.) sauber negotiates and is the manager on record for UBC Student Mobility Agreements with partner institutions, ensuring verification by UBC Legal as required. Develops and submits new partnership proposals for UBC-Vancouver Senate Admissions Committee meetings on behalf of UBC faculties. This includes conducting research, assessing partnership requirements, securing letters of support from the Deans, and ensuring proposed partnerships align with institutional strategic goals as well as Faculty/Department needs. Liaises with the Office of the VicePresident Research and International, Office of the Provost and VicePresident Academic, and other UBC Faculty/Departments in the process of partnership development and renewals, responds to internal and external partnership queries and manages handoff of new and renewed partnerships to the Go Global Exchange Advisor and Research Advisor teams at both UBCVancouver and UBCOkanagan. 2. Program Development and Management Works with UBC academic units to identify academic pathways to integrate international learning experiences into UBC academic programs, determining opportunity, approach and process. Works with UBC academic units to establish the value and viability of international learning experiences for students. Provides annual review and assessment of student needs, learning outcomes and general trends to the program partners and stakeholders. Participates in the evaluation of UBC policy impacting international learning programs. Makes decisions and recommendations to UBC academic programs and Student Development and Services units about international learning opportunities and support to students. Provides information to the Director of Go Global, and to academic units, on the ongoing suitability of university partners based on experience with partners and students. Develops network within faculties and across campus units to ensure that students get consistent and accurate information about study and overall learning experience. 3. Curriculumwerkt Development Develops cocurricular modules for prelearning sessions, midpoint and return programs with coordinated collaboration of all project stakeholders. Develops student leadership, learning and transition, transfer of academic or cocurricular credit programs. Facilitates cocurricular sessions and works with UBC faculty, as appropriate, in courses. Assesses learning outcomes through the delivered curriculum. Establishes learning objectives for each program. Facilitates assessment and evaluation tools for students, UBC staff and faculty. Provides ongoing communication with all stakeholders regarding the logistical and learning program elements. Negotiates and follows through on key dates and timelines. Works with studentled approach to programming. 4 . Advising Advises students on suitability of program options with a perspective of their academic program focus and learning goals. Supports students prior, during and post experience visvis of learning goals, safety, wellness, citizenship and culture. Documents opportunities for students, including partner and disciplinespecific information, awards, scholarships, health insurance, immigration, housing and safety. Ensures that information about the program is current and appropriately positioned to the different audiences including faculty, staff and students at UBC and partner universities. hl assists students in crisis and or facing complex situations including appeals, problems with cultural transition, mental health, family emergencies, accessing care and insurance, academic concession; and refers as appropriate. Liaises and advocates with UBC staff, faculty and partner universities on behalf of students. Recruit potential participants through presentations, information fairs and marketing materials. 5. Admissions and Course/Program Registration Manages selection and admission process for incoming students according to UBC admissions policy and U capacity and policy.li> Manages selection and acceptance process for outgoing students according to Go Global, UBC academic program and partner universities admission policies. Negotiates space and registration of students into courses with limited capacity; and the documentation of program and faculty restrictions. Advises partners and students accordingly. Leads annual review of exchange admissions procedures and makes recommendations on current policy to the Director and academic units. Reports annually on student activity and performance in program. 6. Coordination of Awards and Financial Support Liaises with Enrolment Services and externalubert agencies. Participates in adjudication committees in the selection of students for awards. Maintains information on financial awards and assistance available through the programs. 7. Administration Supervises and trains student, CUPE and M&P staff as required and sits on hiring committees for new staff. Manages student participant and program opportunity information on the Go Global database. Creates and maintains operational manual for procedures. Develops and tracks projectspecific budgets. Represents Go Global on university project teams and committees. - Other duties as required. Consequence of Error/Judgement Error will have a strong negative effect on student experience, faculty partnerships and UBCs ability to maintain high performance international relationships with outstanding universities. Incorrect or incomplete information and/or inappropriate communication with UBC departments will significantly damage Go Global: International Learning Programs capacity to meet UBC strategic targets for international engagement and student learning and student opportunity, including student finances and delay of graduation. Supervision Received Reports to the Associate Director, Go Global. The incumbent exercises judgement and innovation in advising, working with partners and UBC community and in student development programming. Supervision Given Will manage student staff and volunteers on various projects. Works collaboratively with other Go Global staff and Advisors within the university. Responsible for timely evaluation of student staff. Provides direction to Student and International Programs Support staff. Will provide input into evaluation of Go Global staff. Minimum Qualifications Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline. Minimum of four to five years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Preferred Qualifications Demonstrated experience developing student programs in partnership with academic units and providing advice to students preferred. Experience in student mobility would be considered an asset. Demonstrated experience in project management with strong administrative and office management skills. Demonstrated curriculum development and facilitation skills. Communication skills (listening, written and verbal), to effect positive student placement relations, facilitation and negotiation skills, organization and time management, and presentation skills. Ability to communicate credibly and persuasively with University personnel and members of the external public. Interpersonal skills and crosscultural sensitivity. Ability to use these skills and sensitivity in working with students, staff, faculty and university partners throughout all stages of the program. Demonstrated understanding of issues facing diverse students, including underrepresented and equitydeserving groups, 2SLGBTQI+, BIPOC, as well as demonstrated commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity, equity, and inclusion. Excellent judgment and decisionmaking skills to allow the assessment of needs, available resources and capabilities to resolve issues. Understanding of the pedagogical value, theoretical and practical issues involved in international learning placements; ability to apply this understanding in the placement context. Knowledge of learning outcomes and ability to analyze and report on program data. Ability to manage the complexity inherent within a multifaced work environment focused on broad outcomes for participants. Proven expertise in designing and delivering educational workshops and information sessions. Knowledge of computer office and educational software and willingness to learn to use new systems. Professional attitude, demonstration of integrity, confidentiality and excellent work ethic. Critical thinking and analytical skills. Ability to work as part of a team on projects as a member who will take initiative and support others in their initiatives. Proficiency in more than one language would be considered an asset. A Masters degree would be considered an asset. #J-18808-Ljbffr