Job Description
The University of British Columbia (UBC) is a global centre for research and teaching, consistently ranked among the top 20 public universities in the world. UBC attracts, nurtures and engages 70,757 students from 160 countries on two major campuses in Vancouver and Kelowna. With a $3.4B budget, research funding at $773M, 18,953 faculty and staff, 375,000+ alumni, this is Canada’s second largest university and recently recognized as North America’s most international university.
As Vice President, External Relations, you will report to the President of UBC and oversee a portfolio including Government Relations, Communications, Campus and Community Planning, Community Engagement, Ceremonies and Events, as well as UBC’s Learning Exchange and Robson Square. This key leadership role also involves working closely with the Board of Governors, especially as it pertains to the important relationship with the Province.
Working with your Associate Vice Presidents and Directors, you will see the big picture and ensure that all of your groups are aligned with the University’s strategic plan, Shaping UBC’s Next Century. Adept and experienced at government relations, you will show a strategic and collaborative approach to partnership with Federal, Provincial, Municipal and First Nations governments. Skilled in communications, marketing and issues management, you will demonstrate passion and be an advocate for the learning and research mission of the University. You will bring practiced expertise to planning, budgeting and policy development. In addition to an advanced university degree, you have experience bringing positive change to a large, multi-faceted portfolio.
The targeted salary range for this position is $290,000 - $350,000 annually, supplemented by a competitive total rewards package.