Program Manager, Mastercard Foundation Scholars - Vancouver, Canada - University of British Columbia

University of British Columbia

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Vancouver, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Description

Staff - Non Union

Job Category

M&P - AAPS

Job Profile

AAPS Salaried - Student Management, Level C

Job Title

Program Manager, Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program

Department

Global Campus Initiatives | International Student Development | Student Affairs

Compensation Range

$7, $10,169.00 CAD Monthly

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Posting End Date

February 14, 2024

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Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the Posting End Date above.

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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

The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program supports the education of economically disadvantaged African students and refugees/displaced individuals who can help to lead this reform, potentially changing the course of history for Africa.

This program is entering an exciting new phase of development wherein which the strategic vision, scope and deliverables are being re-imagined and developed at all operational levels in order to amplify impact.

The Program Manager, Mastercard Foundation plays a critical role in the leadership and strategic operationalization of a highly complex, high-stakes, and multi-faceted program.

In collaboration with the Program Director, Global Campus Initiatives, the incumbent establishes and implements strategic goals and objectives for the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at UBC.

They will lead the day to day operations of the Mastercard Foundation Scholars program, including the conceptualization and establishment of a comprehensive range of new student supports and services for scholars to succeed academically and become fully engaged members of the University community, including academic, wellness, career exploration, mentorship, leadership and community engagement.

Leads the development and implementation of new frameworks and programs to support Mastercard Foundation scholars in realizing their academic, leadership, career and personal goals.

Manages elevated student cases, developing and implementing case management best practices for vulnerable and at-risk students in collaboration with key stakeholders within UBC Faculties and student support units.

Organizational Status

The Program Manager reports to and works under the direction of the Program Director, Global Campus Initiatives.

The Program Manager liaises and works collaboratively with staff, and colleagues in the Vice President Students Portfolio, Enrolment Services, Student Recruitment and Advising, Admissions, Residence and Housing, Directors and Unit Heads of departments and schools, and Faculty Academic Advising Offices across both campuses.

Based on an expert understanding of the African Scholars experience in higher education, the Program Manager maintains collegial and functional relationships with a wide community and organizational base, both on and off campus, including, but not limited to educational organizations, educational institutions, not-for-profit organizations and government agencies at the local, regional, provincial, national, and, at times, the international levels.

Work Performed

In collaboration with the Program Director, Global Campus Initiatives, establishes and implements strategic goals and objectives for the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at UBC.
Leads the day to day operations of the Mastercard Foundation Scholars program, including the conceptualization and establishment of a comprehensive range of new student supports and services for scholars to succeed academically and become fully engaged members of the University community, including academic, wellness, career exploration, mentorship, leadership and community engagement.
Leads the development and implementation of new frameworks programs to support Mastercard Foundation scholars in realizing their academic, leadership, career and personal goals.
Manages elevated student cases, developing and implementing case management best practices for vulnerable and atrisk students in collaboration with key stakeholders within UBC Faculties and student support units.
Mentors and provides leadership to M&P advising staff, student staff and volunteers. Ensures the clear establishment of goals for staff and monitors and evaluates staff and unit progress towar