Senior Advisor McGill Global Opportunities

The Senior Advisor McGill Global Opportunities develops and leads large-scale international initiatives to expand McGill's global presence and reputation. Collaborating with foreign governments, ministries of education, senior administration, executives and senior academics, the incumbent assesses the feasibility and desirability of new global initiatives, presents strategic recommendations, and determines priorities based on high-level direction, provided by the President and Board of Governors.

Requirements

• In collaboration with University senior leadership, define institutional priorities related to international initiatives ensuring alignment with McGill's priorities.
• Develop short- and long-term strategic plans to expand McGill’s global presence, engagement and influence.
• Conduct in-depth analyses of potential international initiatives, assessing their feasibility from financial, legal, logistical and operational perspectives.
• Engage with and present to the Board of Governors and other governance bodies as required, delivering clear strategic insights, updates, and actionable recommendations,

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