Reporting to the Director, McGill Global Strategic Initiatives, the Senior Advisor McGill Global Operational Model is responsible for designing and defining the operational model for the structure under the McGill Global initiative. The Senior Advisor will develop and implement a global operational model that safeguards McGillâs interests, maintains appropriate governance, and ensures long-term integrity, coherence, and alignment with the Universityâs academic mission and governance standards.
Requirements
- Define processes for the use of McGillâs brand and intellectual property within the new structure, ensuring senior administration alignment and allowing for flexibility to adapt the framework to country-specific legislative contexts.
- Develop and present recommendations on how to operationalize the structure in collaboration with executives, senior academics and professional staff.
- Propose regulations, policies, and guidelines for the structure that align with the Universityâs standards.
- Act as the primary point of integration and escalation for operational and governance decisions related to the structure, ensuring coherence across academic, administrative, financial, and legal dimensions.
- Engage with and present to the Board of Governors and other governance bodies as required, delivering clear strategic insights, updates, and actionable recommendations to inform and support effective decision-making.
- Lead specialist working groups (e.g., IT, HR, APO, Finance, Legal, etc.), drawing on internal and external expertise to support the development and implementation of the operational model.
- Identify and proactively mitigate risks associated with the operationalization and rollout of the structure.
- Mandate, manage, and oversee external consultants and mandates when specialized expertise is required â including but not limited to legal, regulatory, governance, and foreign-jurisdiction knowledge â ensuring deliverables align with McGillâs standards and strategic objectives.
- Develop communication and presentation materials addressed to internal and external stakeholders pertaining to the structure and its implementation.
- Build and maintain relationships with foreign governments, ministries of education, accreditation bodies, and international academic and corporate partners to determine optimal strategies for establishing country-level entities.
Benefits
- Competitive benefits package (Health, Dental, Life Insurance)
- Defined contribution pension plan (with employer contribution up to 10%)
- Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) and Tax Free Savings Account (TFSA)
- Competitive vacation policy
- Two (2) personal days
- Two (2) floating holidays
- Nine (9) "Summer Fridays" - paid days off between the St-Jean Baptiste holiday and Labour Day
- Paid time off over the December holiday period
- Tuition waiver for regular employees and their dependents
- Up to two (2) days of remote work per week where the position permits
