International Projects Coordinator

SAIT’s International Centre leads SAIT’s global strategy—building international partnerships, fostering international experiences, and attracting and supporting learners as they study and collaborate across borders. Join a team shaping SAIT’s global connections and empowering learners to thrive in an increasingly interconnected world.

Job classification
: P2043 - Project Coordinator

Salary range
: $75,000 - $78,000 Placement within the range is typically based upon a review of skills, experience, and internal equity.

Hours per week
: 37.5

Paid leave
: 4 Weeks Vacation / 14 Flex Days per year

Position End Date
:
November 5, 2027 with possibility of extension

Final date to receive applications
: 4:00PM, August 31, 2026

The position will report to/support the Associate Vice President, International Centre (IC), the International Projects Coordinator is the primary strategic specialist responsible for supporting departmental project coordination within the International Centre as well as with IC’s internal and external partners. The International Projects Coordinator assists the IC AVP in the development and implementation of the international strategy through a variety of projects, collaboration with internal and external partners, facilitation of consultation sessions, writing of briefing notes, proposal and grant applications, conducting environmental scans and supporting departmental reporting, and by providing confidential and comprehensive administrative support to IC AVP.

The incumbent is expected to have excellent organizational skills, outstanding verbal and written communication skills and exceptional interpersonal skills, and cross-cultural awareness. This position requires the ability to function in a team environment while having a high degree of self direction.

The individual must work independently and be a self-starter with a collegial and collaborative attitude

• Work with all International Centre (IC) teams and other stakeholders across SAIT to advance various IC projects.
• Assist the IC AVP in the development and implementation of international recruitment, admissions, and retention strategies, including preparation of business plans, budget information, and competitive analysis.
• Collaborate with the IC leadership team on initiatives and projects across unit portfolios.
• Research strategies and evaluate the effectiveness of recruitment, admissions, and retention activities.
• Conduct environmental scans related to international student recruitment, admissions, and retention trends.
• Develop communications and presentations related to IC projects and initiatives.
• Create and deploy surveys to internal and external staff and partners.
• Conduct needs assessments, consultations, and information gathering activities.
• Prepare briefing notes, proposals, and grant applications.
• Facilitate consultation sessions to gather feedback on IC projects and initiatives.
• Maintain regular communication with internal IC partners to ensure project timelines and milestones are achieved.
• Develop reporting mechanisms and collaborate with IC leadership to report on key projects, initiatives, cyclical business metrics, and KPIs.
• Build, maintain, and manage the IC project pipeline database to prioritize and sequence key projects and initiatives.

• Reconcile the AVP's international procurement credit card statements and receipts for Finance in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Manage the AVP's email and calendar, prioritize appointments, and proactively resolve scheduling conflicts.
• Coordinate travel logistics for the International Centre Associate Vice President and collaborate with regional recruiters on travel itineraries.
• Complete…