International Partnerships Coordinator

Brock University

$67K — $108K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience
  • Experience in academic advising or partnership development in post-secondary education
  • Ability to advise faculty and staff on international partnership opportunities
  • Familiarity with international educational systems and partnership models
  • Knowledge of current trends in international transfer education
  • Understanding of university policies and governance
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, especially in cross-cultural contexts

Responsibilities

  • Develop and nurture international academic relationships supporting university goals
  • Identify and pursue new opportunities for international partnerships and agreements
  • Advise on the creation and negotiation of international agreements
  • Support academic units with partnership implementation and compliance
  • Serve as the main contact for international partnership inquiries
  • Track and evaluate partnership outcomes to inform strategy
  • Conduct research on international education trends and competitor models

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
  • Enrollment eligibility in the Brock University Pension Plan
  • Up to 3 weeks of vacation per year plus holidays
  • Flexible hybrid work schedule options
  • Access to the Brock Tuition Waiver Program for professional development
Full Job Description
Post End Date:
August 20, 2026 at 11:59 PM

This job advertisement is to fill an existing vacancy in the Administrative Professional (Employee Group)

About the Role:

Reporting to the Associate Director, Global Engagement, the International Partnerships Coordinator advances Brock University's internationalization priorities by developing, managing, and strengthening global academic partnerships and international engagement initiatives. The incumbent serves as a key liaison between Brock International, academic and administrative units, and external partners, supporting the development and implementation of international agreements, student and faculty mobility opportunities, international projects, and delegation visits. The incumbent provides guidance on academic partnership-related activities, ensures alignment with institutional priorities, governance and risk management requirements, and oversees the tracking, evaluation, and reporting of partnership activities and outcomes to support Brock's global engagement and enrollment objectives.

The International Partnerships Coordinator will:
  • Develop, maintain, and strengthen international relationships and strategic networks that support Brock University's academic, internationalization, and enrollment priorities;
  • Identify, assess, and pursue opportunities for new international academic partnerships, pathways, articulation agreements, dual degree programs, and other collaborative initiatives;
  • Support academic and administrative units in the development, review, negotiation, implementation, and renewal of international agreements, including memoranda of understanding (MOUs), articulation agreements, dual-degree agreements, and other partnership arrangements;
  • Advise faculty and staff on institutional policies, approval processes, compliance requirements, governance considerations, and best practices related to international academic partnerships and engagement activities;
  • Work with academic leaders and advisors to assess transfer pathways, transfer credit equivalencies, and opportunities to maximize alignment between Brock programs and prospective international academic partners;
  • Serve as the primary contact for international academic partnership inquiries and maintain effective ongoing relationships with partner institutions and organizations;
  • Ensure existing and prospective academic partnerships align with Brock University's strategic priorities and international engagement objectives;
  • Identify potential academic partnership barriers, risks, and operational challenges and recommend appropriate solutions;
  • Promote and share international funding, project, collaboration, and engagement opportunities with faculty and campus partners;
  • Coordinate and maintain processes related to international academic partnership requests, agreement approvals, renewals, pathway development, and partnership implementation;
  • Maintain accurate records, databases, tracking systems, and documentation related to international agreements, partnership activities, transfer pathways, delegation visits, and engagement initiatives;
  • Monitor, evaluate, and report on the effectiveness, sustainability, and strategic alignment of international academic partnerships and related initiatives;
  • Conduct research on international higher education trends, transfer policies, academic partnership models, competitor institutions, and emerging opportunities.


Key Skills and Experience:
  • Undergraduate Degree in a relevant discipline or the equivalent combination of education and experience;
  • Experience in academic advising, program development and/or partnership development/maintenance in a post-secondary environment;
  • Relevant experience advising Academic Chairs, international partners and other university units about the opportunities related to international partnership models and opportunities.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of diverse international educational systems and understanding of diverse partnership models;
  • Understanding of current trends that support international transfer to post-secondary education;
  • Knowledge of University, faculty, department, and registrar policies/procedures, Faculty Handbook and the Academic Calendar;
  • Demonstrated knowledge of University governance, academic regulations and academic structure;
  • Advance knowledge of articulation agreements, pathway opportunities, and transfer policy processes;
  • Promotes and embodies inclusivity and respect within the workplace and the broader community;
  • Excellent interpersonal, cross-cultural, customer service, relationship-building, and communication skills;
  • Proven ability to handle highly sensitive and confidential material and remain focused in a high volume, high stress environment;
  • Ability to manage relationships, communicate tactfully and diplomatically and resolve conflicts;
  • Proven ability to organize and handle a variety of projects, deadlines, and schedules simultaneously and independently;
  • Proven ability to research topics, identify trends and best practices, and write reports while attending accurately to detail.


Salary and Total Rewards:
  • Job Grade L, Salary Scale ($67,721-$108,353);
  • Target Hiring Range: $67,721-$70,500 *
  • This is a permanent position that includes:
  • Health & Dental Benefits: Comprehensive extended health, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Pension Plan: Enrollment eligibility in the Brock University Pension Plan.
  • Vacation: Up to 3 weeks per year, in addition to university holidays.
  • Flexible Work Arrangements: Hybrid work schedule available.
  • Professional Development: Eligibility for the Brock Tuition Waiver Program.


*The final salary is based on experience, internal equity, and budget considerations within the target hiring range.

We are committed to offering flexible work arrangements where possible as outlined in our Flexible Work Arrangement Policy. As a student-centered organization, all employees are required to work on campus as needed.

We appreciate all applications received. Candidates that are selected for an interview will be contacted.

Learn more about Brock University by visiting www.brocku.ca.

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