International Relations and Partnerships Lead

SAIT • Calgary, AB

4d • CA$60,000 - CA$77,000 • Onsite

About The Position

SAIT’s International Centre leads SAIT’s global strategy—building international partnerships, fostering international experiences, and attracting and supporting learners as they study and collaborate across borders. Join a team shaping SAIT’s global connections and empowering learners to thrive in an increasingly interconnected world.

The Opportunity
Job classification: P2043 - Project Coordinator
Salary range: $60,000-$77,000. Placement within the range is typically based upon a review of skills, experience, and internal equity.
Hours per week: 37.5
Paid leave: 4 Weeks Vacation / 14 Flex Days per year
Position End Date: January 15, 2027, with the possibility of extension
Deadline to apply: 4:00PM, Tuesday June 9
Reporting to the Associate Vice President, International Centre, the International Relations and Partnerships Lead provides strategic coordination, relationship management, and operational support to advance SAIT’s internationalization priorities. Reporting to the Associate Vice President, International Centre, the incumbent executes strategic directions established by senior leadership and plays a key role in strengthening SAIT’s global engagement and partnership ecosystem.
This role serves as a central resource for developing, coordinating, and formalizing international agreements and institutional partnerships. Using a holistic and relationship‑driven approach, the Lead works closely with internal and external stakeholders to expand global collaboration opportunities and enhance SAIT’s international presence.
We are seeking an experienced professional to guide the development of international agreements that support strategic planning, internationalization, and global partnership growth. The Lead will collaborate with academic schools, administrative departments, and global partners to advance global engagement initiatives and act as a key liaison for faculty and staff engaging in international partnership activities.
This position supports the implementation of SAIT’s international relations and partnership strategic framework. Responsibilities include developing global engagement opportunities in collaboration with academic leaders and external partners, and working closely with campus offices international relations and partnership strategic framework.
The International Relations and Partnerships Lead manages individual priorities in alignment with departmental goals, SAIT policies, and institutional procedures. Success in this role requires strong independent judgment, collaborative teamwork, and a proactive, relationship‑focused mindset.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution (Master’s degree preferred)
• Post‑secondary experience, ideally in international education or partnership development is preferred
• In‑depth knowledge of international partnerships, transfer, and pathway development in a post‑secondary context
• Knowledge of student record integrity and its importance in transfer and pathway processes
• Experience developing and implementing policy within an academic or administrative environment
• Ability to interpret and apply policy documents with accuracy and attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate and build relationships with external stakeholders
• Strong analytical skills to support decision‑making and ensure best practice
• Demonstrated administrative ability, including strategic planning, policy development, and process implementation
• Ability to foster collaboration and trust, work collegially, and inspire high levels of performance
• Experience developing high‑level student communication plans and executing them effectively
• Strong understanding of the Canadian immigration system
• Superior interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage individuals from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds
• Experience working in an international education environment within a college or university
• Knowledge and understanding of applied education
• Ability to collect, analyze, and interpret international pathway and transfer metrics
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to interpret and apply policy documents
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Analytical mindset with a commitment to evidence‑based best practices

Nice To Haves

• Experience living, working, or studying abroad (preferred)
• Experience using student information systems such as Banner, VAS, and OnBase (preferred)
• Ability to communicate in a second language (asset)

Responsibilities

• Steward international collaborations by coordinating activities related to the development, approval, evaluation, and ongoing monitoring of international partnerships, which may include memorandums of understanding, pathway-, articulation-, exchange-, trans-national-, student and faculty mobility agreements.
• Support the creation of international partnership and relationship strategies, identifying partners aligned with program and institutional goals
• Coordinate and support international visiting delegations and international partnership missions.
• Evaluate existing partnerships and recommend termination when agreements are inactive or not meeting expected outcomes
• Maintain long‑term international partnerships, including managing renewals and ensuring agreement continuity
• Collaborate with other SAIT departments on matters related to external block transfer between international institutions and SAIT programs
• Partner with the Office of the Registrar to design an international block transfer assessment framework
• Identify and engage with opportunities for new international agreements
• Work with academic schools and the Office of the Registrar to develop a best‑in‑class transfer and international pathway system
• Maintain relationships with international post‑secondary institutions and relevant agencies
• Partner with Enrollment Management and other SAIT departments to develop and maintain international transfer services, events, and resources
• Work with key stakeholders to develop strategies that enhance global engagement and international partnership development
• Stay current on local and global transfer trends to ensure SAIT maintains high‑quality service
• Develop a partnership selection rubric to pre‑screen and evaluate prospective international partners
• Coordinate international institutional partnerships to support and increase international enrollments
• Strategically align partnership agreements with institutional goals for international enrollment growth
• Collaborate with the internal stakeholders and serve as a liaison with international partner institutions to establish, maintain, and strengthen educational agreements
• Build strong cross‑campus relationships to support international block transfer, Prior Learning Recognition (PLAR), and pathway development
• Contribute to the success of all international partnership projects at SAIT, including block transfer initiatives
• Collaborate on the creation and maintenance of international policies that enhance accessibility and ensure a seamless student experience
• Prepare briefings and reports on international transfer student enrollment and retention to inform leadership and key stakeholders
• Maintain an active and up‑to‑date inventory of international partnerships and agreements
• Collect and analyze metrics related to international partnerships options to demonstrate value, impact, and return on investment
• Evaluate and monitor the performance and outcomes of international agreements
• Document and compile statistics on incoming and outgoing transfer agreements to support reporting and decision‑making
• Ensure international agreements are implemented effectively, appropriately, and sustainably
• Build strong relationships with key internal stakeholders to gather and maintain accurate partnership data
• Strengthen internal and external understanding of international relations and partnerships processes by educating the campus community and maintaining accurate information on the SAIT website
• Produce reports on international partnerships
• Completes special projects which may require research, as assigned
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Benefits

• 4 Weeks Vacation / 14 Flex Days per year
• SAIT paid premiums for medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Benefits supporting mental health and access to Greenshield + for virtual therapy at a reduced rate
• Access to a Health Spending or Taxable Spending Account
• Professional development opportunities through our Free Seat Program, tuition support, access to LinkedIn Learning and discounted Continuing Education & Professional Studies courses
• Defined Benefit pension through LAPP to help you retire with confidence
• Excellent dining options on campus
• Free access to our fitness facilities and group fitness classes

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level