● Primary Responsibilities:
- Manage incoming requests for inter-institutional agreements and partnerships, conduct research, assess the potential and liaise with possible internal partners. Advise the Assistant Dean on new partnership opportunities.
- Liaise with the Canadian embassies abroad, in particular the trade commissioners, for marketing insight and guidance in building partnerships with foreign academic institutions.
- Lead special projects arising from the implementation of the Faculty’s international strategy and work proactively with stakeholders in other relevant units to complete the projects in a timely and measurable manner.
- Advise the Assistant Dean on requests for visits from foreign groups.
- Collaborate with the Assistant Dean in planning the Dean’s trips abroad, including the identification of key partners.
- Build a records management system to support international initiatives in the Faculty, and facilitate the Faculty’s diplomatic relations.
- Develop measurable goals, benchmarks and performance indicators with respect to the Faculty’s international activities and tracks program performance.
- Increase the web visibility of the International Office.
- Represent the Faculty at various meetings as required by the Assistant Dean (with foreign visitors, for relevant committees, work groups, etc.).