Manager, International Agreements

2 weeks ago


Waterloo, Canada University of Waterloo Full time

Overview:
**Term: 1 Year**

The Manager, International Agreements has a leadership role in the development and management of the University of Waterloo’s international agreements, exclusive of sponsored research agreements. The Manager is responsible for the stewardship of international agreements at the University of Waterloo, including the negotiation and administration of institutional agreements. The Manager is also responsible for outreach at the University, to ensure the effective engagement and support of departments for executing selected commitments under institutional agreements.

**Responsibilities**:
Stewardship of International Agreements
- The Manager has institutional responsibility for the administration of all University’s international agreements with partner universities (exclusive of sponsored research agreements), government agencies, businesses, non-profit organizations, etc worldwide for student exchange and mobility, employee mobility, training programs and other initiatives
- The Manager is the lead for tracking international agreements, for coordinating and negotiating agreements involving more than one University department, and for the collaborative development and operationalization of a strategy for student exchange, joint academic program, articulation/pathway and mobility agreements
- The Manager engages in discussion with Waterloo International colleagues, the Office of Research, the Student Success Office, and other departments to determine partnership direction
- Contributes to unit discussions regarding the University’s strategic partnerships
- Contributes to the development and maintenance of the University’s international relationships
- Researches and tracks trends and applies best practices regarding international agreements in higher education
- Acts as a representative of Waterloo International and the University at selected conferences, meetings, workshops and other events related to international agreements and partnership building
- Undertakes special projects and participates in University and external committees and working groups related to international agreements and partnership building as assigned

Agreement Negotiation and Administration
- Works closely with international collaborators as well as Faculties, Student Success Office, Co-operative Education & Career Action, Graduate Studies Office, Registrar’s Office, Office of Research, Office of Advancement, Secretariat’s Office, Office of the General Counsel, President’s Office, Office of the Provost and other departments across the University to draft, negotiate and finalize agreements involving more than one University department
- Works closely with managers based in Waterloo International and the Manager, International Mobility and Intercultural Learning, based in the Student Success Office, with respect to student mobility agreements: leads in agreement architecture and partner dialogue during agreement development and review; receives strategic input from other managers in Waterloo International and operational feedback and priorities from the Manager, SSO
- Works closely with the Director, Global Alliances, based in the Office of Research, with respect to partnership agreements that underpin specific research agreements: leads in agreement architecture and partner dialogue during agreement development and review; gathers outcomes and commences agreement renewals and amendments
- Operationalizes effective, efficient and coordinated processes related to agreement approval and workflow implementing a strong culture of continuous improvement
- Develops metrics and monitors agreements and ensures accurate data collection and reporting related to agreement tracking and outcomes
- Applies evidence-based decision making as a critical part of new agreement development, agreement renewal assessment, and continuous improvement efforts

University Outreach
- Engages in discussion and receives input from University stakeholders regarding partner direction and initiating new agreements
- Proactively engages with departments, including the Office of Research and the Student Success Office, to ensure terms and activities of agreements are executed with the full support and appraisal of Waterloo International
- Collaborates and facilitates the sharing of information and cooperation among University departments involved in agreements and initiatives
- Takes a lead client service role in Waterloo International, responding to inquiries from the University community and acts as a liaison to build and maintain strong working relationships with Faculties and other University partners including Student Success Office, Co-operative Education & Career Action, Graduate Studies Office, Registrar’s Office, Office of Research, Office of Advancement
- Develops and implements messaging to engage with the University community on internationalization initiatives and international agreements of interest and impact to



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