Program Manager, Asian Strategies (Leave Replacement)
Program Manager, Asian Strategies (Leave Replacement)
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Job Category
M&P - AAPSJob Profile
AAPS Salaried - Educational Programming Level BJob Title
Program Manager Asian Strategies (Leave Replacement)Department
Asian Strategies Unit Deans Office Faculty of ForestryCompensation Range
$6251.00 - $8986.00 CAD MonthlyThe Compensation Range is the span between the minimum and maximum base salary for a position. The midpoint of the range is approximately halfway between the minimum and the maximum and represents an employee that possesses full job knowledge qualifications and experience for the the normal course employees will be hired transferred or promoted between the minimum and midpoint of the salary range for a job.
Posting End Date
October 14 2025Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.
Job End Date
November 30 2025This is a Leave Replacement with possibility of extension
Job Summary
The Program Manager Asian Strategies manages a portfolio of university transfer and exchange programs (22/32/Go Global) of the Faculty of Forestry. The incumbent develops and implements programs manages and develops systems for international logistics and financial reconciliation/flow of funds for international programs and performs marketing functions and prepares proposals for new international programs.
Organizational Status
Reports to Assistant Dean Asian Strategies.
Work Performed
Manages a portfolio of university transfer programs (22/32/Go Global) of the Faculty of Forestry. For each program:
a) responsible for program development and implementation
b) coordinates the faculty
c) selects hires supervises trains directs monitors and evaluates program and activity staff contractors and consultants.
d) responsible for setting guidelines for the work of staff and for evaluating their performance to determine continuing employment
e) responsible for planning site visits to Asian universities and government offices for visiting delegations; accompanies delegations on site visits as representative of the Faculty of Forestry
f) prepares budgets for each program
g) monitors the students experience in each program to ensure a high level of satisfaction
- Develops and prepares new international project proposals
- Develops orientation programs within Forestry for new transfer visiting and exchange students from partner universities while making sure that the students can take advantage of the orientation/transition programs that are already being run by UBC as a whole (JumpStart Gala International Peer Program UBC Learning Commons etc.)
- Develops and maintains effective networks for the 22/32 students and alumni. Tasks include collecting most updated information from the group improving current database connecting alumni through social media events and other possible activities providing opportunities for current 22/32 students to connect with alumni exploring internship and Co-op job opportunities and creating promotion materials for partner universities prospective students and their parents.
- Designs and delivers group training programs for capacity building including reaching out potential partners information collection program design conduct feasibility plans and consultation sessions set up guidelines and standards to manage the group training services as well as measurement tools to assess and evaluate each program.
- Manages and develops systems for international logistics and financial reconciliation/flow of funds for international programs. E.g. sending faculty to teach in the Chinese partner universities visas payments etc.
- Responsible for liaison with faculty members Program Directors Student Services staff Admission Office staff
- Responds to inquiries for possible programs and work with counterparts on developing new programs including budgets.
- Identifies strategies for marketing of our programs and services in the Asia-Pacific region for enhancing student mobility faculty exchange and research cooperation which includes creating promotion materials presenting at conferences or fairs organizing site visits set up new partnerships maintaining effective communications with partners
- Coordinates with fundraising initiatives and priority projects including writing proposals identifying promising partners exploring strategies to meet target goals as well as developing new partnerships
- Represents the Faculty of Forestry locally and overseas for programs or initiatives.
Consequence of Error/Judgement
Errors in judgment may cause serious issues and identifiable deterioration to alumni faculty and student relations; reduce services; cause embarrassment to the University; increase event and program costs; and impact negatively the Faculty and Universitys reputation and accountability with partner universities students and their families. Decisions have an impact on the development of relationships both within the University and in external communities. Decisions affect the credibility of the Faculty of Forestry programs and services and hence the success of the 22/32 program as a whole.
Supervision Received
Works under the direction of the Assistant Dean Asian Strategy while closely liaising with the Director of Student Services and the Program Directors. The incumbent will exercise resourcefulness in the coordination and delivery of programs for potential and current 22/32 students as well as Forestry Students interested in exploring study opportunities in China through Go Global. This position is expected to function within clearly articulated priorities and objectives. Work is reviewed for quality and effectiveness of results.
Supervision Given
Supervises or advises contractors consultants student employees and volunteers in the coordination and delivery of programs.
Minimum Qualifications
Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline. Minimum of four years of related experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with a variety of different stakeholders
- Highly motivated creative person
- Proven ability to both lead and support teams of student staff and volunteers
- Proven ability to envision and implement innovative programs and initiatives
- Proven ability to organize events lead promotional activities and coordinate and support student development programs
- Excellent communication both verbal and written excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills
- Ability to communicate effectively and respectfully in a cross-cultural environment
- Ability to plan ahead anticipate problems and meet deadlines efficiently
- Ability to lead others and to function as an effective team member
- Experience in designing and delivering training and developmental or skill-building workshops
- Experience in a Windows-based environment and willingness to learn to use new systems
- Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends
- Familiarity with the Chinese educational System;
- Knowledge of current issues in Forestry Conservation and Wood Products in B.C. Canada and internationally;
- Knowledge of community engagement and effective partnership building;
- Knowledge of the field of intercultural studies;
- Holds an English as a Second Language Certificate
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
