Global Engagement Advisor-1

at  McGill University

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Position Summary:
The Global Engagement Advisor works in the Office of Vice President (Global Engagement), as part of the team led by the Director, Global Engagement (GE), which provides leadership on key international initiatives and serves as a central contact point for information on the University’s global activities. Reporting directly to the Associate Director (GE), and in cooperation with the team of Global Engagement Advisors, actively implements McGill’s global engagement strategy for the assigned faculties and regions by facilitating smooth and constructive collaboration among key internal stakeholders. Maintains a strong network of external stakeholders and identifies ways to build synergies between internal and external stakeholders and to advance the achievement of strategic objectives. Develops growth and business prospects for the assigned faculties and regions. Performs research and analysis to promote data-based decision making throughout the implementation process and streamlines data collection practices with respect to McGill’s international activities. Develops and implements tools and procedures to facilitate new internationalization initiatives, ensure effective engagement of key university stakeholders, and cultivate a culture of global mobility and openness. Keeps internal and external partners and constituencies informed about existing international activities.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Acts as advisor for the advancement of the international strategy in the assigned faculties and regions. Advises the Associate Director, Director, and internal stakeholders on opportunities and challenges for their assigned geographies and faculties.
• Works on selected special projects arising from the implementation of the global engagement strategy and works proactively with other stakeholders to complete the projects in a timely and measurable manner.
• Stays abreast of changing geopolitical realities, including trends in higher education specific to their assigned regions and faculties. Reviews agreements and partnerships to ensure compliance with regulations and guidelines.
• Plans and organizes outbound missions to align with strategic priorities. Suggests external participants, designs comprehensive itineraries, prepares briefing notes, and conducts follow-up activities post-trip.
• Makes recommendations on requests for visits from foreign groups and makes suggestions regarding their relevance. Refers requests to other areas of potential visitor interest at the University. Collaborates with other faculties and units on visits requiring the involvement of the Vice-President, Global Engagement.
• Plans and organizes visits from international institutions, ensuring that visits support strategic priorities and follow visit guidelines. Suggests internal participants, designing the overall event plan and ensuring participation from the faculties and other relevant units, writes briefing notes, creates presentations, highlights protocol needs and cultural considerations, and drafts follow-up correspondence. Oversees logistical arrangements for inbound visits, including parking, catering, venue booking and setup, etc.
• Builds a strong network of external partners, including but not limited to academics, governmental representatives, international organizations, and private sector representatives. Actively seeks out opportunities to engage external stakeholders and to promote project cross-pollination.
• Reviews and recommends requests for partnerships and collaborations received directly from foreign institutions or diplomatic missions, conducting background research when necessary. Liaises with appropriate faculties to gauge their interest in such ventures. Drafts and ensures the prompt delivery of a courteous response to such requests.
• Oversees the preparation of strategic country briefings and institutional briefings, ensuring that briefings remain updated and pertinent. Performs internet searches, obtains data, analyzes, and condenses information into a useful format suitable for senior administrative use.
• Coordinates with the GE Administrator and other GE Advisors to ensure broad and effective communication of international activities and opportunities. Provides content to the GE communications team to ensure information presented is accurate and timely.
• Represents the GE team at meetings of relevant committees as required, including working group meetings on projects and initiatives.

Other Qualifying Skills and/or Abilities

• Bachelor’s degree required. Three years’ relevant experience.
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal, in both English and French. Additional foreign language skills are a plus.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills; ability to prioritize, multi-task, and meet multiple deadlines.
• Understanding of specific faculties or departments, especially in relation to work internationally is an asset.
• Demonstrated ability to perform high-quality research and data analysis with minimal supervision; proficiency with data management software tools.
• Experience in international program management, through all stages of a program.
• Deep understanding of university systems, trends in post-secondary education in Canada and internationally. Familiarity with McGill and the Quebec post-secondary education system is beneficial.
• Familiarity with the field of international relations. Past international experience, particularly travelling and meeting high level officials, is an asset.
• Ability to work independently and self-sufficiently as well as to function effectively in a team.

“Knowledge of French and English: McGill University is an English-language university where day to day duties may require English communication both verbally and in writing. The level of English required for this position has been assessed at a level #4 on a scale of 0-4.”
Minimum Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s Degree 3 Years Related Experience /
Annual Salary:
(MPEX Grade 04) $63,810.00 - $79,760.00 - $95,710.00
Job Profile:
MPEX-COM2A - Internal External Relations - Professional 2
Hours per Week:
33.75 (Full time)
Supervisor:
Associate Director Global Engagement
Position End Date (If applicable):
Deadline to Apply:
2025-02-13
McGill University hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. We welcome applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated groups to self-identify. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence,
accessibilityrequest.hr@mcgill.ca.

• Acts as advisor for the advancement of the international strategy in the assigned faculties and regions. Advises the Associate Director, Director, and internal stakeholders on opportunities and challenges for their assigned geographies and faculties.
• Works on selected special projects arising from the implementation of the global engagement strategy and works proactively with other stakeholders to complete the projects in a timely and measurable manner.
• Stays abreast of changing geopolitical realities, including trends in higher education specific to their assigned regions and faculties. Reviews agreements and partnerships to ensure compliance with regulations and guidelines.
• Plans and organizes outbound missions to align with strategic priorities. Suggests external participants, designs comprehensive itineraries, prepares briefing notes, and conducts follow-up activities post-trip.
• Makes recommendations on requests for visits from foreign groups and makes suggestions regarding their relevance. Refers requests to other areas of potential visitor interest at the University. Collaborates with other faculties and units on visits requiring the involvement of the Vice-President, Global Engagement.
• Plans and organizes visits from international institutions, ensuring that visits support strategic priorities and follow visit guidelines. Suggests internal participants, designing the overall event plan and ensuring participation from the faculties and other relevant units, writes briefing notes, creates presentations, highlights protocol needs and cultural considerations, and drafts follow-up correspondence. Oversees logistical arrangements for inbound visits, including parking, catering, venue booking and setup, etc.
• Builds a strong network of external partners, including but not limited to academics, governmental representatives, international organizations, and private sector representatives. Actively seeks out opportunities to engage external stakeholders and to promote project cross-pollination.
• Reviews and recommends requests for partnerships and collaborations received directly from foreign institutions or diplomatic missions, conducting background research when necessary. Liaises with appropriate faculties to gauge their interest in such ventures. Drafts and ensures the prompt delivery of a courteous response to such requests.
• Oversees the preparation of strategic country briefings and institutional briefings, ensuring that briefings remain updated and pertinent. Performs internet searches, obtains data, analyzes, and condenses information into a useful format suitable for senior administrative use.
• Coordinates with the GE Administrator and other GE Advisors to ensure broad and effective communication of international activities and opportunities. Provides content to the GE communications team to ensure information presented is accurate and timely.
• Represents the GE team at meetings of relevant committees as required, including working group meetings on projects and initiatives