Manager, Student Systems and Insights

UBC; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

UBC in Kelowna seeks a Manager, Student Systems and Insights to lead project management, systems coordination, and data governance for the Faculty of Management's Student Development Centre, including the 12Twenty Business Career Hub.

You will drive process improvements, reporting, and stakeholder engagement across advising, co-op, employer relations, alumni activities, and AACSB accreditation, translating needs into scalable solutions for sustainable operations.

Responsibilities

• Leads and coordinates projects identified through the strategic and operational priorities of the Student Development Centre.
• Provides ongoing business ownership and project coordination for digital systems supporting the Student Development Centre.
• Coordinates system changes to ensure they support student, staff, employer, and alumni needs.
• Owns platform data governance for the Centre, including user access roles, permissions, and data retention practices.
• Maintains and updates documentation, workflows and processes to support accreditation and continuous improvement.

Job description

Job Title

Manager, Student Systems and Insights

Job Category

M&P - AAPS

Job Profile

AAPS

Compensation

Salaried - Administration, Level B

Job Family Group

Staff - Non Union

Department

UBCO | Student Service Centre | Faculty of Management

Compensation Range

$7,158.42 - $10,292.25 CAD Monthly

The 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 position. In the normal course, employees will be hired, transferred or promoted between the minimum and midpoint of the salary range for a job.

Job End Date

Ongoing

Posting End Date

November 30, 2026

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date. This position will be filled internally. It is posted for informational purposes only.

Equity Statement

At UBC, we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research, innovation, and learning for all faculty, staff and students. Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness, brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace, and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career.

Job Summary

This position provides project management, systems coordination, process improvement, and implementation support for the Faculty of Management’s Student Development Centre. Reporting to the Director, Student Development, the position leads and coordinates projects that support the strategic and operational priorities of the Centre across academic advising, career development, co-op, experiential learning, employer and industry engagement, alumni engagement, student engagement, and related student development services. A significant component of the position is the ongoing development and optimization of the Centre’s digital infrastructure, including the 12Twenty Business Career Hub. The position provides business ownership and project coordination for system enhancements, workflow development, data integrity, reporting, user adoption, vendor relationships, and continuous improvement. The position works with Central UBC IT and other University partners on technical, integration, privacy, security, and data governance requirements. The position also supports the Faculty’s AACSB accreditation and continuous improvement activities by coordinating systems, processes, data collection, reporting, and evidence related to student development outcomes and engagement. The position leads the Centre’s student insights work, gathering and synthesizing student and stakeholder feedback into evidence and recommendations the Faculty can act on. This position works across portfolios to identify opportunities, develop and implement solutions, coordinate stakeholders, monitor outcomes, and transition completed projects into sustainable operational practices.

Organizational Status

Reports to the Director, Student Development.

Works closely with: Manager Academic Advising Manager Co-op & Careers Business Development Manager Student Development Centre staff Faculty leadership and project sponsors Faculty of Management Marketing & Communications Central UBC IT and related technology services Institutional Research and Data Governance UBC Alumni and Development External technology and service providers

Project Management and Coordination

Leads and coordinates projects identified through the strategic and operational priorities of the Student Development Centre. Develops project objectives, scope, timelines, milestones, deliverables, dependencies, and measures of success. Coordinates project activities across multiple portfolios, ensuring deliverables are completed within established timelines and requirements. Develops project plans, schedules, implementation plans, communication plans, and other project documentation appropriate to the scope of the initiative. Monitors project progress, identifies risks and issues, and recommends adjustments or mitigation strategies. Coordinates project meetings, working groups, consultations, and implementation activities. Maintains project documentation, decision records, action items, and implementation records. Provides regular project updates and recommendations to the Director, Student Development and other project sponsors. Coordinates project evaluation and transition activities to ensure completed initiatives are appropriately incorporated into ongoing operations.

Student Development Systems and Technology

Provides ongoing business ownership and project coordination for digital systems supporting the Student Development Centre. Leads the ongoing development, optimization, and enhancement of the 12Twenty Business Career Hub following implementation. Coordinates system configuration, workflow development, testing, implementation, and enhancement activities in consultation with Centre staff and vendors. Works with Centre managers and staff to identify system requirements and translate operational needs into functional requirements and project deliverables. Coordinates system changes to ensure they support student, staff, employer, and alumni needs. Monitors system usage, adoption, functionality, and user experience and identifies opportunities for improvement. Coordinates troubleshooting and resolution of system issues with vendors and Central UBC IT, as appropriate. Maintains appropriate system documentation, procedures, and user resources. Develops and maintains the technology and systems roadmap for the Student Development Centre. Evaluates opportunities to improve student services and operational efficiency through technology, automation, and system enhancements. Owns platform data governance for the Centre, including user access roles, permissions, and data retention practices, in consultation with UBC IT and Privacy; trains day‑to‑day platform administrator(s) and other staff users to balance data governance with daily Centre needs.

Business Process and Workflow Improvement

Reviews and evaluates Student Development Centre processes and workflows to identify opportunities to improve efficiency, consistency, integration, and student experience. Consults with managers and staff to identify operational requirements, service gaps, duplication, and opportunities for improvement. Maps current and proposed processes and develops recommendations for improved workflows and service pathways. Coordinates implementation of approved process and workflow changes across relevant portfolios and systems. Develops and maintains process documentation and standard operating procedures. Ensures new systems and processes are appropriately integrated into existing Centre operations. Identifies opportunities to reduce administrative processes and improve the accessibility and consistency of student services. Uses staff and student feedback, system data, and operational information to support continuous improvement.

Data, Reporting and Systems Integration

Owns the development and maintenance of data collection, reporting, and information management processes within the Student Development Centre. Works with Centre managers to identify data requirements and meaningful measures of student engagement, participation, service utilization, career outcomes, employer engagement, experiential learning, and other relevant indicators. Develops dashboards, reports, and other information tools to support operational planning and decision-making. Monitors data quality, consistency, and completeness within systems for which the Centre has business ownership. Works with Central UBC IT, Institutional Research, Data Governance, and other University partners to support appropriate data flows and system integration. Establishes and maintains consistent data definitions, fields, taxonomies, and reporting practices. Identifies opportunities to improve the collection and use of student development data. Coordinates system and data requirements associated with new projects and service initiatives.

Student Insights and Evidence

Provides synthesized findings and recommendations to process improvement, change management, and planning activities across the Centre. Designs and coordinates structured mechanisms - surveys, focus groups, and other qualitative and quantitative methods - to gather ongoing student and stakeholder feedback, in partnership with service areas. Synthesizes feedback and engagement data across portfolios into unified analysis, supporting colleagues whose program delivery limits capacity for this work. Translates findings into recommendations for service improvement and presents them to the Director and Faculty leadership. Establishes repeatable methods and instruments so student insights work is sustainable year over year rather than project dependent.

AACSB Accreditation and Continuous Improvement

Supports the Director, Student Development and designated accreditation leads in meeting AACSB accreditation and continuous improvement requirements related to student development. Leads the collection, validation, organization, and reporting of relevant student development data and evidence. Supports reporting related to student engagement, career outcomes, experiential learning, employer and industry engagement, alumni engagement, and other applicable indicators. Develops and maintains repeatable processes for the collection and reporting of accreditation-related information. Works with Student Development Centre managers to establish appropriate ownership of data, reporting responsibilities, and evidence requirements. Develops dashboards, reports, and evidence that demonstrate student engagement, outcomes and continuous improvement. Ensures relevant systems and processes are designed to capture information required for ongoing reporting and assessment. Maintains appropriate documentation to support accreditation reviews and continuous improvement activities. Identifies opportunities to embed accreditation-related data collection and assessment into regular Centre operations.

Cross-Portfolio Student Development Projects

Coordinates projects that involve multiple Student Development Centre portfolios, including academic