Manager, Pathways and Transfer Credits

<div class="content-intro"><p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>About IBU</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">International Business University (IBU) stands as Ontario’s first independent not-for-profit university. Having received Ministerial consent for full accreditation in 2020 and DLI approval in 2023, IBU is Ontario’s only not-for-profit independent University. Our foundation draws inspiration from the world’s most esteemed independent universities, creating a ‘next generation’ model characterized by innovation, agility, and responsiveness. IBU is focused on being a truly student-centric, industry-aligned university, executing the best practices of today to build the future talent relevance of tomorrow. IBU is committed to curricula and learning experiences that seamlessly blend rigorous academic preparation with practical skill development, reflecting emerging technologies, evolving societal needs, and the future demands of the global workforce.</span></p></div><p style="line-height: 1;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><strong>Job Title: </strong>Manager Pathways &amp; Transfer Credit</span></p> <p style="line-height: 1;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><strong>Term:&nbsp;</strong>Full-time, Indefinite&nbsp;</span></p> <p style="line-height: 1;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><strong>Department: </strong>Office of Registrar</span></p> <p style="line-height: 1;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><strong>Reports to</strong>: Registrar</span></p> <p style="line-height: 1;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><strong>Location:</strong>&nbsp;Toronto, Ontario</span></p> <p style="line-height: 1;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><strong>Expected Salary Range:</strong> $75,000.00 – $80,000.00 annually</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">The Manager, Pathways &amp; Transfer Credits is responsible for identifying, developing, and managing academic pathway and articulation opportunities with Ontario colleges and universities, while also supporting international pathway initiatives. </span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">This role plays a pivotal part in enhancing student mobility through strategic partnerships, program alignment, and efficient transfer credit management. The Manager collaborates closely with Academic, Marketing, Recruitment, and Strategic Partnership teams to create course mappings, promote articulation opportunities, and ensure successful student transitions through these pathways.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">A key success metric for this position is the development of<strong> new pathway agreements per year, </strong>each generating <strong>at least 20 enrolled students annually</strong> through these partnerships. This enrollment target is specific to this role and independent of the recruitment team’s broader targets.&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Key Accountabilities/ Duties:</strong></span></p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">1. Partnership Development &amp; Relationship Management</span></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Identify, evaluate, and pursue new partnership opportunities with Ontario colleges and universities for academic pathways and articulations.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Develop and maintain strong, sustainable institutional relationships to support student transfer and progression.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Represent the institution in meetings, events, and conferences focused on academic partnerships and student mobility.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Negotiate and facilitate the signing of articulation and transfer agreements in accordance with institutional and ministry standards.</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">2. Pathway Program Development &amp; Course Mapping</span></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Lead detailed course mapping and equivalency assessments for all potential and existing pathway agreements.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Ensure academic alignment and learning outcome consistency across programs.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Collaborate with the Academic team to review curricula, validate transfer credits, and maintain academic quality.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Prepare and manage the drafting, review, and finalization of Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) and Articulation Agreements.</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">3. Transfer Credit Assessment</span></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Assess and evaluate transfer credit applications for all students applying for advanced standing or exemptions.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Review academic transcripts and course outlines to determine eligibility for transfer credit in accordance with institutional policies.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Maintain timely and transparent communication regarding credit transfer decisions.</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">4. Collaboration with Internal and Strategic Teams</span></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Partner with the Academic team for ongoing curriculum alignment and program mapping.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Work with the Recruitment team to operationalize pathway agreements and facilitate student intake through these pathways.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Collaborate with the Marketing team to design and execute communication and promotional strategies highlighting articulation and pathway opportunities.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Engage with the Strategic Partnerships team to identify, evaluate, and support the development of international articulation and pathway agreements.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Coordinate with the Registrar’s Office to ensure compliance, accurate documentation, and reporting of all pathway and transfer credit activities.<br></span></li> </ul> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">5. Reporting &amp; Performance</span></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Develop annual strategic and operational plans for pathway expansion and performance tracking.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Monitor partnership activity, student enrollment, and outcomes to ensure alignment with institutional objectives.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Maintain an updated database of all articulation agreements, transfer frameworks, and partner institutions.<br><br></span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Required Qualifications and Skills:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">An undergraduate degree in business administration, Education, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Minimum of five years of progressive experience in postsecondary education, partnership development, or academic business growth.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Proven expertise in transfer credit assessment, course mapping, and academic articulation processes.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Strong understanding of Ontario’s postsecondary education framework, including ministry policies and compliance requirements.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Demonstrated experience in business development and student recruitment, with a proven ability to build and sustain institutional and international partnerships.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Proficiency in data analytics and reporting, with the ability to interpret insights to guide strategic decisions, track outcomes, and evaluate program success.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Exceptional relationship management, communication, and negotiation skills.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Strong organizational and project management abilities with keen attention to detail.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Demonstrated success in achieving measurable goals and collaborating effectively across departments and stakeholder groups.</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Key Competencies:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Strategic partnership development</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Academic program and curriculum alignment</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Transfer credit evaluation</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Stakeholder engagement and negotiation</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Data-driven planning and decision-making</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Collaboration and cross-functional coordination</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Accountability and goal orientation</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Performance Indicators:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Establishment of at least three (3) new pathway agreements annually.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Achievement of a minimum of 25 enrolled students per pathway per year.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Accuracy and timeliness of transfer credit assessments.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Expansion and strengthening of both domestic and international academic partnerships.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Effective collaboration with Academic, Recruitment, Marketing, and Strategic teams.</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong><em>Application Process:</em></strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><em><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">To formally express your interest in this opportunity, please submit your resume and a brief cover letter. In your cover letter, please highlight your qualifications for the role and share what inspires you about the prospect of contributing to a rapidly scaling, purpose-driven organization. This position is a new vacancy, and the posting remains open until the position is filled. The position is subject to budgetary approval. Any questions may be sent to <a href="mailto:careers@ibu.ca">careers@ibu.ca</a>. <br><br></span></em></span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><em><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">We look forward to reviewing your application. See our website www.ibu.ca for further information about this new and exciting opportunity.</span></em></span></p><div class="content-conclusion"><p><strong>To support the overall well-being and success of our employees, IBU provides a comprehensive total rewards package which includes, based on role eligibility:</strong></p> <ul> <li>100% employer paid extended Health &amp; Dental benefits</li> <li>24/7 access to Employee &amp; Family Assistance Program and Virtual Healthcare</li> <li>Life, AD&amp;D, and Long-Term Disability Insurance</li> <li>Competitive paid time off, starting at 3 weeks</li> <li>Tuition Benefit Program</li> <li>Access to preferred corporate membership rates with GoodLife Fitness</li> <li>Engaging employee appreciation and community-building events throughout the year</li> </ul> <p>This position is based in a hybrid work arrangement, with employees working on-site four (4) days per week and the option to work remotely one (1) day per week, based on business needs. Employees will be required to come on-site as needed and are expected to reside in Ontario and within a reasonable commuting distance of the office/campus.</p> <p>All applications submitted are reviewed in detail by our HR team. In certain aspects of the hiring process, artificial intelligence (AI) tools may be used, specifically for screening and assessments. These tools support our team and are used to help bring relevant criteria to the foreground and do not replace human judgment. We are committed to using AI responsibly, fairly, and in compliance with applicable employment and anti-discrimination laws. We regularly review these tools to help prevent bias or discrimination.<br>&nbsp;<br>IBU values and embraces Diversity, Equality, Inclusion, and Accessibility as fundamental to our mission to educate students for career success in the business world today. Our desire is to ensure that our institution is a welcoming, inclusive, respectful, and safe environment for everyone. We are dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusivity within our community and are an equal-opportunity employer. We invite and encourage applications from all qualified individuals who would contribute to the further diversification of our Institution, including equity-deserving groups that are traditionally underrepresented in employment (Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQQIPA+ persons). If you require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact careers@ibu.ca.</p></div>