Manager, Global Partnerships

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This is an open posting. We are collecting applications from all interested persons.

Band/Salary Grade
* E

Compensation
* Hiring Salary Range: $92,231 - $100,127 (FTE annual)

Job Category

Other

Total Weekly Hours of Work

35

Hours of Work

Monday to Friday, from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. Occasional international travel and working outside standard office hours, specifically for international delegations, projects, meetings and activities with international partners in different countries (time zones).

Purpose
Under the general direction of the Director, Global Engagement and Partnerships and in collaboration with York University Faculties and partner administrative units, the Manager, Global Partnerships provides strategic leadership, stewardship and management of York University's global partnerships that align with its institutional priorities including the University Academic Plan and the Global Engagement and Internationalization Strategy. The role supports the work of York University's senior administration, Faculties and York International leadership team in the development of sustainable and strategic international partnerships and global engagement.

It focuses on York University's international profile, international linkages, and engagement providing communication and engagement supports to audiences within York and external/international partners. It conducts thorough reviews and analyses of international partnerships as they relate to the University's UAP and internationalization priorities, in support of the development and implementation of York University's international strategy and partnerships. The role leads logistics for incoming and outgoing delegations, international leadership missions, with an understanding of protocols, diplomacy, greets and accompanies members of incoming delegations.

The role also develops a specialized and detailed understanding of international higher education trends, funding opportunities for international collaboration and mobility schemes, and maintains York University's international profile. The role independently liaises with counterparts in the Office of the President, Vice‑Presidents' Offices and other related academic and administrative leaders as well as all international offices at York partners (300 partners in 60 countries), to understand and consolidate international activities related to the University.

The Manager, Global Partnerships must exercise considerable interpersonal sensitivity, confidentiality, diplomacy and professionalism in building and maintaining relationships across the institution. The role will lead and coordinate projects on a wide variety of issues and topics related to the international priorities that flow from work and decisions from the York University senior leadership (President, Vice‑President, Vice‑Presidential committees).

Education

Bachelor's degree in international relations and education. or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience

A minimum of five (5) years related experience in a similar role within an academic environment and/or government.

Communications, event and project coordination experience is required.

Demonstrated success in providing high level support to senior administrators.

Experience in supporting high level delegations and knowledge of protocol is required.

Skills
Knowledge

Regional and International knowledge and experience. experience of living in a foreign country and facility in one or more languages is an asset.

Knowledge and interest in higher education, York University's mission and priorities, and international affairs.

An effective interpersonal style and people‑to‑people skills: the ability to interact with a wide range of people.

The flexibility and judgment to handle fluid situations and shifting priorities and tight deadlines.

Strong self‑motivation, with the demonstrated ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team.

High degree of political acuity and judgment.

A general understanding of the organizational structure and governance of the University and the division of responsibilities between the various bodies by which the University is governed…