Strategic Partnerships Director

1 week ago


Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) Full time

At British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT), we are seeking an exceptional Executive Director, Global Partnerships to join our team. This is a regular, full-time (1.0 FTE) position that requires strategic leadership and vision to advance BCIT's internationalization initiatives.

About the Role

This executive-level role is responsible for developing, fostering, and leading strategic relationships with international partners to promote BCIT's global engagement strategy. You will provide strategic direction to BCIT's international academic and business partnership activities, including partnership development, industry service contracts, study abroad, field schools, and faculty and student mobility opportunities.

In this role, you will identify, develop, and negotiate strategic relationships with international partner institutions and organizations, creating submissions of contracts and executing international partnership agreements in accordance with Institute and Canadian rules and regulations.

You will also lead international initiatives aimed at achieving BCIT's internationalization efforts, ensuring compliance with applicable governmental regulations and external agencies' guidelines and standards. Establishing a governance framework for international partnerships and managing risks and policies relevant to all international mobility programming will be key responsibilities.

About You

We are looking for a seasoned professional with a Master's degree and a minimum of ten (10) years' progressive experience in business development and international partnerships within the Canadian and international post-secondary environment.

As an ideal candidate, you possess strong strategic thinking with well-developed strategic planning and priority setting skills. Advanced planning skills, with ability to lead and facilitate strategic planning processes, are essential. You should have advanced knowledge of the concepts, theories, practices, and techniques of effective and efficient operations management, including all aspects of financial management.

Competitive employer-paid extended health and dental plan, including access to a Health Care Spending Account of up to $500 if eligible, and a defined benefit pension plan with employer contributions, make this an attractive opportunity.

About BCIT

BCIT is committed to the principles of equity, diversity & inclusion and to promoting opportunities in hiring for systemically oppressed groups who have been excluded from full participation at BCIT and the larger community. We are dedicated to providing a welcoming and inclusive work environment for everyone.

How to Apply

Please submit your application through the BCIT Careers website. If you require accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please contact BCIT Recruitment Assistant.



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