International Partnerships Coordinator

Brock University; St. Catharines; Hybrid; CAD 68,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Dental Benefits

Pension Plan

Vacation: up to 3 weeks per year

Flexible Work Arrangements

Professional Development

Job summary

Brock University seeks an International Partnerships Coordinator to advance global engagement by developing and managing international agreements, student and faculty mobility, and collaborative initiatives. You will liaison between Brock International, academic units, and external partners to align partnerships with institutional priorities.

Responsibilities include advising on policies, negotiating MOUs, and tracking partnership outcomes.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in academic advising, program development and/or partnership development/maintenance in a post-secondary environment.
• Experience advising Academic Chairs, international partners and other university units about opportunities related to international partnership models.
• Knowledge of diverse international educational systems and partnership models.
• Understanding of transfer to post-secondary education.
• Knowledge of university governance, policies/procedures, academic calendars.
• Knowledge of articulation agreements, pathway opportunities, and transfer policy processes.
• Promotes inclusivity and respect in the workplace and community.
• Excellent interpersonal, cross-cultural, customer service, relationship-building, and communication skills.
• Ability to handle highly sensitive and confidential material in a high volume environment.
• Ability to manage relationships, communicate tactfully and diplomatically, and resolve conflicts.
• Ability to organize multiple projects, deadlines, and schedules independently.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and strengthen international relationships and networks supporting Brock's priorities.
• Identify and pursue opportunities for new international partnerships, pathways, and dual degree programs.
• Support development, negotiation, implementation, and renewal of MOUs and articulation agreements.
• Advise faculty and staff on policies, compliance, governance, and best practices for partnerships.
• Assist in assessing transfer pathways and credit equivalencies.
• Serve as primary contact for international partnership inquiries and maintain relationships with partner institutions.
• Ensure partnerships align with Brock's strategic international goals.
• Identify barriers and risks and recommend solutions.
• Promote international funding and collaboration opportunities with faculty and partners.
• Coordinate processes for partnership requests, approvals, renewals, and implementation.
• Maintain records related to agreements and engagement initiatives.
• Monitor and report on effectiveness and alignment of partnerships.
• Research international higher education trends and partner opportunities.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Cross-cultural communication

Relationship-building

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Conflict resolution

Project management

Policy knowledge

Articulation agreements

Education

Undergraduate degree

Job description

Brock University is located on the traditional territory of the Haudenosaunee and Anishinaabe peoples, many of whom continue to live and work here today. This territory is covered by the Upper Canada Treaties and is within the land protected by the Dish with One Spoon Wampum Agreement.

We are one of Canada’s outstanding comprehensive universities, where excellence and innovation thrive! Brock has been recognized as a Top Employer in Hamilton-Niagara for seven consecutive years. We have been ranked #3 as Canada’s Best Employers and top 10 as one of Canada’s Best Employers for Diversity. For 2025, Brock has been proudly recognized as one of Canada’s Top Employers for Company Culture, ranked seventh by Forbes in partnership with Statista. At Brock, you will find a welcoming, inclusive community and an exciting range of meaningful career opportunities.

Ignite new possibilities for your career. Break through at Brock.

Post End Date:

August 20, 2026 at 11:59 PM

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.

Brock University is committed to creating a respectful and equitable workplace. We strive to foster a culture of diversity and inclusion in our work and learning environments. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and actively encourage applications from women, people with disabilities, members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, Indigenous Peoples, people who identify as Black, African and/or Caribbean, as racialized and/or as from ethnic and cultural minority groups, and other underrepresented demographic groups at Brock and in the Niagara region. Brock also recognizes intersectionality and the interconnected identities, histories, and experiences of these aforementioned groups.

We are committed to inclusive and barrier-free recruitment, and we accommodate the needs of applicants throughout all stages of the recruitment process, as outlined in our Employment Accommodation Policy and consistent with the requirements of the Ontario Human Rights Code. Please contact [e-mail] if you require a disability related accommodation so we can ensure your participation needs are met.

Brock University does not use AI Technology at any stage of the recruitment process.

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

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