Vice President, External Relations & Communications

Located on the traditional territories of the Musqueam, Coast Salish, and Okanagan peoples, the University of British Columbia (UBC) is one of the world’s leading universities and is a global centre for research and teaching.  Consistently ranked among the 40 best universities in the world, UBC currently places 32nd in the Times Higher Education World Reputation Rankings.  Since 1915, UBC’s West Coast spirit has embraced innovation and challenged the status quo. Between UBC’s two main campuses (Metro Vancouver and the Okanagan Valley) its entrepreneurial perspective encourages students (59,600), staff (10,100) and faculty (5,100) to challenge convention, lead discovery and explore new ways of learning.  At UBC, bold thinking is given a place to define ideas that change the world. 

Vice President, External Relations & Communications

THE UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA

Vancouver, Canada

Reporting to the President, you will work closely with the UBC Executive to provide dynamic and thoughtful leadership for all the University’s external relations and communications system-wide.  You will foster a collaborative team who are clear about their role in supporting the University’s goals and academic priorities.  Your mandate will be to provide direction for the University’s various communications functions, broad based engagement with external communities and campus planning activities to accomplish the vision, commitments and goals as set out in the University’s strategic plan. 

You will be a gifted relationship builder, communicator and strategist who has demonstrated excellence in building deep, authentic interactions with a multitude of internal and external stakeholders including all levels of government, First Nations, community groups, businesses and fellow academic institutions.  You will work across all aspects of the University to ensure a welcoming “gateway” for stakeholder partnerships is established for all faculties and departments.  This role will play a key part in facilitating these relationships and the strong connectivity to the multi-faceted communities UBC serves.

UBC seeks a person of integrity who is driven by strong personal values and is aligned to the defined “Vision and Values” of the University.  Authenticity, inclusion and a commitment to equity pervades the scope of this change leadership function. A proven track record of executive management within a high-profile, complex organization is a must.

If you are a proven leader and interested in joining one of the world’s leading universities or wish to nominate a candidate for this position please visithttp://pfmsearch.com/executive-opportunities/ or contact Shelina Esmail or George Madden.

UBC hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. The University welcomes applications from visible minority group members, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.