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Job Requisition ID:
2026-03693
Time Type:
Full time
Employee Group:
Staff
Job Category:
Business Development
Employment Type:
Temporary
Department:
Global Engagement Office
Hiring Range:
Posting Information:
This posting is for an existing vacancy.
The internal posting deadline for this position is Thursday, November 19, 2026 at 11:59PM
Term : 2 years
This position is being offered as a Secondment or contract opportunity.
Job Description:
Primary Purpose
The PEC team within the OVPRI provides leadership on and coordination of internationalization plans for the University of Waterloo. In collaboration with faculties and other Academic Support Offices, we aim to strategically grow our global network, offer more opportunities for international activities, and be recognized internationally for excellence in education, research and scholarship.
Under the general direction of the Associate Director, Corporate Research Partnerships as well as working in a team environment, the International Partnerships Officer performs a broad range of activities in support of the institutional level international strategy and relationship development to advance internationalization at the University of Waterloo.
The International Partnerships Officer will proactively lead the development of international relationships and initiatives with institutions, governments, and other organizations, will serve as an expert resource to Faculties and Academic Support Units on internationalization, and will actively engage the UW community to facilitate meaningful international partnerships and program development.
Key Accountabilities
International Strategy and Program Development
Develop, maintain and foster an open and transparent relationship with Faculties and Academic Support Units to identify strategic areas for international programming and partnership growth as aligned with internationalization goals
Engage with the Faculties to contribute to the development of new or existing international programming, strategies and partnerships
Identify and pursue opportunities for strategic and value-added collaboration that supports Faculty internationalization goals and is aligned with institutional priorities
Ensure the Faculties and ASUs have access to clear and accurate information on internationalization through data analysis, research and reporting tools
Serves as a conduit of information between the Faculties and OVPRI and other campus partners as appropriate – this includes creating internationalization plans and/or providing consultations on internationalization plans and initiatives
Partnership Development, Implementation and Management
Proactively develops international relations and institutional partnerships through the management of key internal and external relationships
Develops and maintains a network of contacts (internal and external of institutional partners, government agencies, embassies and consulates (Canadian and international)) that facilitate the execution of university internationalization strategy
Builds relationships with Faculties, Academic Support Units, Research Institutes and Centres, Senior Leadership and other offices to secure their support for initiatives to advance internationalization
Organizes, participates and assists OVPRI, Faculties, Academic Support Units, and other campus partners in protocol activities as related to inbound and outbound senior international stakeholders, delegations and visitors
Provides analysis and assists with the timely execution of new and renewed…