Manager, Canaccord Learning Commons

Staff - Non Union

Job Category

M&P - AAPS

Job Profile

AAPS Salaried - Student Management, Level B

Job Title

Manager, Canaccord Learning Commons

Department

UBC Library I David Lam Library | UBC Sauder School of Business

Compensation Range

$6,747.50 - $9,701.42 CAD Monthly

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Posting End Date

June 22, 2025

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.

Job End Date

Sept 25, 2026

This is a full-time leave coverage position with an end date of September 25, 2026.

At UBC, we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research, innovation, and learning for all faculty, staff and students. 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.

Job Summary

UBC Sauder School of Business is one of the world’s leading business faculties. The school consistently ranks among the top 100 in the world and is recognized internationally for excellence in research and learning, an outstanding faculty and unmatched global partnerships. A collaborative and respectful culture within which all members of our community can thrive is a key principle in our strategic plan, and one that underpins our educational mission.

We acknowledge that UBC Sauder at the Vancouver Point Grey campus is situated on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territory of the Musqueam. We acknowledge that UBC Sauder at UBC Robson Square is situated on the traditional territory of the Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh.

The Canaccord Learning Commons (CLC) and David Lam Management Research Library (DLam) is an integrated unit providing collections, technology, facilities and services to UBC Sauder and other UBC undergraduate and graduate students, faculty employees and community members. As a part of a vibrant and active unit, that reports to both UBC Library and the UBC Sauder School of business, the CLC delivers academic co-curricular programs, collaborative and silent study spaces, equipment lending, and access to specialized technology and lab spaces to support UBC Sauder students in achieving academic success and developing career-ready skills.

The Manager, Canaccord Learning Commons is responsible for the strategy, vision, implementation and evaluation of co-curricular academic support programs and services, in line with school’s goals, and congruent with library objectives. The Manager provides leadership and strategic direction of the co-curricular programs, to create a framework that enhances student learning and development, and fosters student connection and community.

The Manager leads and manages a team and provides strategic oversight of a comprehensive training and student development plan for the student employees delivering programming.

Organizational Status

Reports to the Head, David Lam Library and Canaccord Learning Commons. Works closely and collaboratively with colleagues within the unit, and with senior-level managers across UBC Sauder and with managers and administrators across the University. The incumbent also develops a positive relationship with and liaises with the UBC Commerce Undergraduate Society, as needed, in support of ensuring reciprocal engagement between CLC /DLam and student leadership.

Work Performed
- Develops, implements, and assesses annual strategic goals, objectives and targets for the Canaccord Learning Commons, in line with the UBC Sauder and UBC Library strategic plans.
- In collaboration with the Head, David Lam Library and Canaccord Learning Commons, develops unit’s key performance indicators (KPIs) and objectives and key results (OKRs).
- Consults with multiple stakeholders to make strategic decisions about programming and services that align with and enhance both the UBC Sauder's and the UBC Library's strategic plans.
- Advises the Head in determining the most appropriate supporting organizational structure to deliver the programs and services to meet strategic objectives.
- Assesses and evaluates current offerings and re-designs programs and services, as needed, both in-person and online.
- Evaluates needs and implements programming to target specific student populations (e.g., students in academically high-risk courses, students at risk of discontinuing their studies, etc.).
- Creates metrics for the assessment of CLC programs and services; contributes to the development of the assessment practices for the whole unit.
- Develops and impleme