International Visiting Programs Coordinator

University of Alberta

. Research leadership development theories and adult learning practices to design non-credit short courses, professional development modules, and custom learning outcomes .

Posted 10/21/2026full-timeEdmonton • CanadaMid-LevelSenior💰 CA$65,891 - CA$91,196 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in program management and curriculum development within higher education, with a strong focus on intercultural communication and adult learning principles. Proficient in utilizing digital tools and platforms to enhance participant engagement and support international enrollment initiatives.

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Program ManagementCurriculum DevelopmentIntercultural CommunicationPeopleSoft ProficiencyChinese Higher Education Systems

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Hard Skills

Curriculum DevelopmentProgram ManagementQuantitative ResearchQualitative ResearchData AnalysisConflict ResolutionProject ManagementBudget MonitoringStatistical ReportingNegotiation

Soft Skills

Cross-Cultural AdvisingMulti-TaskingCommunicationTeam LeadershipProblem Solving

Tools & Technologies

PeopleSoftSlateE-ClassGoogle WorkspaceLearning Management Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

Post-Secondary DegreeGraduate Degree in Education or Related Field

Industry Keywords

Higher Education AdministrationInternational EnrollmentStudent Mobility TrendsAdult Learning PracticesHealth and Safety Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Research leadership development theories and adult learning practices to design non-credit short courses, professional development modules, and custom learning outcomes
Design and facilitate interactive seminar series and workshops
Design and administer quantitative and qualitative survey instruments, conduct action research, analyze outcomes, and implement continuous service improvements
Build and sustain partnerships with global institutions, overseas universities, embassies/consulates, funding bodies, Deans, and faculty members
Perform market evaluations and collaborate on promotional materials supporting international enrollment targets
Use Slate, PeopleSoft, and e-Class to maintain digital resources and support participant pathways into graduate programs
Participate in occasional domestic or international recruitment and partner-relations travel
Coordinate logistics for visiting student cohorts, including classrooms, transportation, accommodation, catering, interpreters, site visits, and events
Administer recruitment, matching, placement, and evaluation for inbound research and workplace internships
Negotiate and manage third-party service agreements
Ensure compliance with health and safety standards, eligibility guidelines, and academic integrity policies
Provide academic, personal, and cross-cultural advising, orientation, arrival support, and check-ins
Process visiting applications and resolve course registration disputes
Support participants experiencing distress and coordinate referrals with campus wellness units
Provide onboarding, settlement services, and volunteer management for refugee scholars/students and scholarship recipients
Monitor expenditures against operational budgets and net revenue projections
Verify invoices and prepare statistical and narrative reports
Supervise 0–4 casual student employees and interpreters, including recruitment, onboarding, training, scheduling, and performance assessment

Requirements

What you’ll need

Post-secondary degree required
Minimum 5 years of progressive professional experience in program management, higher education administration, or curriculum development
Spoken and written English fluency required
Proficiency in a second language required
Significant experience living, studying, or working in a cross-cultural environment required
Strong familiarity with Chinese higher education systems, foreign institutional structures, and student mobility trends
Proven ability to build short-term professional development curriculum for higher education administrators and international professionals within a global comparative context
Deep understanding of intercultural communication theory, student development theory, and adult education principles
Proficiency across PeopleSoft, Slate, Google Workspace, learning management platforms (e-Class), database systems, and web publishing tools
Strong conflict resolution and negotiation skills
Exceptional multi-tasking and project management capabilities
Ability to work flexible hours during peak programming cycles, including occasional evening/weekend hosting
Graduate degree in Education, Management, International Relations, or a related field strongly preferred
Mandarin language proficiency strongly preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits package
Collective agreement coverage
Hybrid work arrangement