International Project Planner

EXISTING CNC CUPE Employees:
Employment Status Full Time Employment Type Regular Job Summary

In consultation with the International Department and/or CNC and community partners, this position is responsible for identifying, developing, planning, implementing, administering, and evaluating a variety of projects with a local and international scope. This is a position whose decisions and actions have significant impact on the operations of the Division and the College, as accountability is to external as well as internal partners. This position is directly responsible for generating sufficient new projects at the College to justify the workload and, in certain divisions, responsible for the complete recovery of all related project and administrative costs.

Specific Duties
- Following the CNC approved process, identify and investigate international project opportunities and determine activities the College will pursue in consultation with the International department and other appropriate College partners.
- Write proposals for various internal and international projects.
- Document project objectives and deliveries in collaboration with faculty and administrative staff, considering appropriate support and resources.
- Initiate and facilitate collaborative group work in the community and the College, often with groups where no previous relationship exists, and where the reputation of the College’s work is at stake.
- Communicate with internal and international partners, instructors, and students regarding project changes, such as dates, times, locations, promotional activities, budgets, cancellation policies and decisions, and other administrative issues.
- Prepare financial summaries and narrative reports for internal and international projects.
- Prepare budgets for projects and short-term programs.
- Ensure the financial viability of all projects, considering all direct and indirect costs.
- Monitor implementation and internal processes for short term programs.
- Collaborate on the development of comprehensive marketing and advertising tools.
- Handle a variety of special assignments independently.
- Research international training and education needs, standards, and trends.
- Write briefing notes and make recommendations on research topics.
- Attend meetings, communicating with and advising internal and external partners on the vision, direction, and opportunities and policies/procedures impacting the work.
- You will be part of a team actively engaged in contributing to and accomplishing the vision, mission, and goals of the College and in supporting the aspirations and needs of our learners.
- You will promote a positive work atmosphere by interacting and communicating in a professional manner that demonstrates mutual respect with students and colleagues. Other duties as assigned by Director or designate.

Skills & Qualifications
- Recognized two (2 ) year diploma in International Studies or related field of study. Preference will be given to applicants with a Bachelor’s degree.
- 4 years or more experience in adult education and training coordination, which includes a minimum of 3 years within an international context. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
- Project management certification or training preferred.
- Demonstrated experience writing successful international proposals. Proven ability to facilitate collaborative local and international work groups.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively manage all resources for project completion.
- Proven experience working with industry / business / community/international partners in education / training.
- Excellent skills in problem-solving, including the ability to resolve a variety of unusual conditions using both analytical

skills and the development of new information on the problem situation.
- Working knowledge of relevant funding agencies.
- Proven ability to maintain positive working relationships (internally and externally) in an extremely demanding environment, to work with tact and diplomacy and cross-cultural sensitivity, and to be persuasive about the abilities of the College to meet international clients’ needs.
- Demonstrated strong cross-cultural communication skills.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, written skills must be demonstrated.
- Demonstrated understanding of adult education philosophy.
- Working knowledge of training needs assessment processes and development.
- Working knowledge of labour market research, and research processes.
- Working knowledge of industry, business, and community resources.
- Proven ability to exercise organizational and routine supervisory skills.
- Proven ability to work with multidisciplinary and international teams.
- Ability to work with continuous interruptions and to coordinate activities within the work of the unit.
- Ability to work independently and meet extremely demanding work schedules and deadlines.
- Ability to motivate others to