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About the Role

The Associate Vice-President (AVP), International Education is a senior executive leader and champion of internationalization, providing strategic vision and institutional leadership for international student recruitment and success, global academic and industry partnerships, student and faculty mobility, study-abroad opportunities, and international business development. The AVP leads the Office of International Education and advances international learning and engagement through a lens of global citizenship, social justice, equity, and inclusion.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute the Polytechnic’s international strategy in alignment with institutional, academic, and enrolment priorities.
Cultivate senior-level relationships with post-secondary institutions, industry, government, professional organizations, and other partners.
Represent George Brown Polytechnic on relevant sector committees, associations, and international initiatives.
Use enrolment, market, financial, and student-success data to inform strategic and operational decisions.
Identify, negotiate, and oversee international academic, government, industry, and business partnerships.
Collaborate with academic leaders and faculty to expand international agreements, pathways, exchanges, study-abroad opportunities, experiential learning, and applied research partnerships.
Establish effective governance, risk-management, and performance frameworks for international agreements and partnerships.
Lead the Office of International Education and its senior team, with accountability for performance across international recruitment, admissions, partnerships, student services, mobility, and operations.
Build and develop a diverse, high-performing team with the capabilities and accountability needed to deliver the Polytechnic’s international priorities.
Oversee coordinated academic, cultural, immigration, settlement, transition, and related supports for international students and domestic students studying abroad.
Strengthen the international student journey from application through graduation, working with Student Success and other areas to improve integration, retention, and achievement.
Provide strategic oversight of the departmental budget and align resources with institutional priorities and operational requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

A master’s degree from a recognized institution in international relations, business administration, education, or a related discipline is required.
A minimum of nine years of progressive management and leadership experience in international education, post-secondary education, international business development, or a related field, including at least three years in an overseas setting.
Demonstrated experience developing international institutional or business relationships and negotiating complex partnership agreements.
Experience leading strategic and business planning, supported by market analysis, financial analysis, performance measurement, and assessment of return on investment.
Demonstrated success leading diverse, high-performing teams and cross-functional initiatives, including teams operating across geographic regions and time zones.
Experience establishing and nurturing partnerships in the Polytechnic's priority international markets, including China, India, the Caribbean, and Italy, is an asset.
Experience identifying and securing grants or other funding through organizations such as the World Bank, Global Affairs Canada, Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan), or comparable funding bodies is an asset.
Experience working in a priority international region and in a unionized environment is preferred.
Proof of degrees, credentials, or equivalencies from accredited regional or federal post-secondary institutions and/or their international equivalents is required.
Credentials may require validation at the time of interviews or offer.

Skills

Strategic and visionary leadership
Comprehensive knowledge of international and post-secondary education
Strong business and financial acumen
Exceptional communication, negotiation, relationship-building, and stakeholder-management skills
High emotional intelligence, cultural sensitivity, and adaptability
Sound executive judgement
Demonstrated commitment to student service, equity, diversity, inclusion, and Indigenization.
Fluency in additional languages is an asset.

Location

185 Queens Quay East

Work Type

Hybrid (minimum 2 to 3 days on-site)
Full-Time Admin

Experience Level

Nine years of progressive management and leadership experience
Three years in an overseas setting

Education Level

Master's degree in international relations, business administration, education, or a related discipline

Salary/Compensations

Payband 14, $146,200 to $171,995

Benefits

Competitive pension plan
Generous holiday and vacation time
Tuition assistance program
Discounted rates for employees taking Continuing Education courses

About the Company

George Brown Polytechnic prides itself on educating students through real-world learning, in the heart of Toronto.
Our faculty and employees make this vision a reality, and we support them by making George Brown a great place to work.
See why we are consistently ranked as one of GTA’s top employers.

Equal Opportunity

George Brown Polytechnic is committed to creating and sustaining an equitable and inclusive learning and working environment.
We encourage and actively seek applications from Indigenous, Black, racialized people, visible minorities, 2SLGBTQIA+ persons, all genders, and persons with disabilities.
George Brown Polytechnic is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).