Global Partnerships & Member Engagement Lead

Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT); Calgary; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 Weeks Vacation

14 Flex Days per year

Premium health benefits

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

ABIE is seeking a dynamic leader to advance Alberta's international education ecosystem as a Member Engagement & Projects lead. You will strengthen relationships with post-secondary institutions, government partners, and international stakeholders while driving grants, funded projects, and strategic initiatives.

You will manage programs, coordinate events, analyze data to improve value, and ensure accountable use of budgets and resources across time zones.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in higher education, international education or policy.
• Master's degree in higher education, international education or policy is a benefit.

Responsibilities

• Support the execution of ABIE's strategic and operational plans (KPIs).
• Serve as trusted advisor to the Executive Director on member, stakeholder, and sector priorities.
• Lead member engagement initiatives including meetings, campus visits, networking, and advisory groups.
• Develop, deliver, and evaluate member programs, services, events, and international resources.
• Build and maintain relationships with Alberta post-secondary institutions, government partners, and international stakeholders.
• Identify and promote partnerships, funding, and international engagement opportunities.
• Represent ABIE at regional, national, and international meetings and events.
• Coordinate and oversee delegations, study tours, conferences, and signature events.
• Develop business cases, grant proposals, reports, and communications.
• Monitor program performance and provide recommendations to enhance member value.
• Manage project budgets, expenditures, and resources with accountability.
• Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies for project delivery.
• Collaborate on governance, policy interpretation, and marketing/communications.
• Research and cultivate partnerships to support innovation and internationalization.
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive, high-performing culture.
• Travel domestically and internationally across time zones.

Skills

Relationship management

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Strategic planning

Data analysis

Communication

Budget management

Governance & policy

Education

Bachelor's degree in higher education / international education / policy

Master's degree in higher education / international education / policy

Job description

ABIE is seeking a dynamic leader to advance Alberta's international education ecosystem as a Member Engagement & Projects lead. You will strengthen relationships with post-secondary institutions, government partners, and international stakeholders while driving grants, funded projects, and strategic initiatives.

You will manage programs, coordinate events, analyze data to improve value, and ensure accountable use of budgets and resources across time zones.