Network Planning Advisor

Job Title Program Advisor, Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program


Department Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program| International Student Development | Student Affairs


83 CAD Monthly


Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness, brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace, and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career.



The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program supports the education of economically disadvantaged African students and refugees/displaced individuals who can help to lead this reform, potentially changing the course of history for Africa.


The Program Advisor develops, implements and evaluates innovative, responsive and professional programs and advising to support Mastercard Foundation Scholars. The Program Advisor promotes a welcoming and supportive campus environment so that Mastercard Foundation Scholars can be fully engaged members of the University community. The Advisor work effectively with students, staff, faculty and community partners to foster student wellbeing, leadership capacity, professional development and engaged learning among program participants over the course of their time at UBC.


The Program Advisor reports to the Program Manager, Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program. The incumbent provides significant leadership and management to volunteers on a number of projects and events. The incumbent takes on leadership roles in cross-functional team projects.


The incumbent works collaboratively within Student Affairs, colleagues within faculties, the student government (AMS/GSS), other units within the Vice President, Students' portfolio, as with colleagues across the Mastercard Foundation network.


Design, develop, deliver and evaluate strategic and comprehensive academic and non-academic programming tailored to support Scholars. Pre-arrival programming to support Scholars prior to arrival to UBC, including creating workshops that engages Alumni to provide pre-arrival content to support incoming students.
Orientation programming and work with the Scholars Program Team to deliver relevant transitional programming that provides context around topics such as scholarship funding and knowledge of and access to campus supports
Programming to support the mental health and wellness of scholars throughout their studies at UBC.
Create and maintain a network of off-campus supports that can support scholars’ transition after program completion
Develop, coordinate, deliver and evaluate pre-arrival programming to support Scholars prior to arrival to UBC, including creating workshops that engages Alumni to provide pre-arrival content to support incoming students.
Develop, coordinate, deliver and evaluate orientation programming and work with the Scholars Program Team to deliver relevant transitional programming that provides context around topics such as scholarship funding and knowledge of and access to campus supports.
Create, implement and evaluate programming to support the mental health and wellness of scholars throughout their studies at UBC. Creating and maintaining a network of off-campus supports that can support scholars’ transition after program completion.
Student Advising and Academic Support
Meet with and advise students on academic and personal transitional topics and providing referral to relevant campus supports to help students navigate their UBC journey.
Advise and support Mastercard Foundation Scholars over the course of their award at UBC and after graduation. Deliver programs and leverage the capacity of others to do so where a collaborative network of supports will be more appropriate.
Advise Mastercard Foundation Scholars on an individual and group basis, identifying issues impacting their academic and personal lives. Provide respectful, accurate and responsive assistance related to cultural adjustment, leadership and involvement, student life, wellness, career development and academic supports.
Maintain regular contact with Academic Program Advisors to assist in the management of the Scholar’s academic progress.
Work effectively with Scholars to develop leadership capacity and foster interactive and engaged learning among program participants.
Develop, deliver and evaluate programming to amplify Scholars impact stories in collaboration with the Scholars Programming Team.
Manage social media platforms to curate and amplify impactful programs and student success stories, engaging with future, current and alumni Scholars to foster community and promote program visibility.
Failure to meet programming and service targets can jeopardize the Mastercard Foundation Program gift and endanger the ability of future Mastercard Foundation Scholars to study at UBC. Failure to fully support the Mastercard Foundation Scholars can have a devastating impact on UBC s ability to recruit and retain African students and damage UBC s international reputation. UBC staff, faculty, students, alumni, internship partners and community organizations. Must be attentive to risk management in all situations. The incumbent must exercise initiative and sound judgment in making decision, planning and executing services and programs.


Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline. Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one’s own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion



Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
Ability to work effectively in teams and to develop effective working relationships with students, faculty, staff and community members.
Overseas work/study experience preferred.
Experience with academic coaching and counseling preferred. Knowledge of theories of intercultural communication, international development, social justice, cross-cultural counseling and student development preferred.
Experience in international development, public engagement and non-profit organizations is an asset.
Requires thorough knowledge of university services and programs that center on leadership, mentoring, transition and academic support that aid in student success.
Requires knowledge of advising consideration and strong connection with graduate program coordinators in order to provide guidance, support and recommendations to Scholars and colleagues.
Familiarity with immigration information related to international students and protected people.
Knowledge of available degree programs to support students in accessing academic and co-curricular opportunities
Some evening and weekend work required.
Must be able to accommodate flexible hours to attend events, deliver workshops, or provide training on evenings and weekends.
Excellent oral and written communication skills in English. Ability to work effectively in teams, take initiative and to develop effective working relationships with students, faculty, staff, employers and other community members.
Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one’s own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion
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