Associate Director, Graduate Academic Policy and Curriculum Governance

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership in the development, interpretation, and implementation of graduate academic policies and new program development.
• Offer authoritative advice and guidance to the Graduate Curriculum Committee and Graduate Academic Policy Committee regarding UBC regulations and higher education policy.
• Direct comprehensive advisory services to graduate programs, faculty, and students regarding curriculum and program development.
• Manage the administration of the curriculum review process for all graduate curriculum at UBC.
• Proactively identify and evaluate opportunities to improve policies, processes, and best practices within the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies.
• Provide senior-level guidance to Faculties, departments, and University leadership on complex academic and policy matters.
• Supervise and provide direction to the Student Academic Services team and direct staff members.
• Triage and assess highly complex policy-related cases, providing expert analysis and recommendations to senior leadership.

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline.
• 4-5 years of related experience in policy development or academic administration.
• Proven experience in staff management.
• Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduate degree in a relevant field.
• Experience working within a graduate education environment.
• Experience in student administration and supporting complex student cases.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to engage with diverse stakeholders.
• Knowledge of principles of natural and administrative justice.
• Experience developing, writing, and interpreting complex academic policies.
• Proficiency with university management systems and digital tools.

About the Company

The University of British Columbia is a global centre for research and teaching, consistently ranked among the top 20 public universities globally. We are a community of engaged students, faculty, and staff collectively committed to shaping a better world through innovation, research, and learning.