Associate Director – Atkinson Centre for Innovation & Entrepreneurship

About the role

The Associate Director provides operational oversight and management for the Robert and Barbara Atkinson Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship at UBC Sauder. This senior position ensures the centre’s visibility, outreach, and alignment with both academic and business communities.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee all administrative functions of the centre, including finance, HR, and facilities.
• Report to the Senior Associate Dean, Research, and collaborate with the centre’s Academic Director and senior school leadership.
• Develop and maintain relationships with faculty, alumni, students, industry partners, and community stakeholders.
• Support existing innovation initiatives and define new programs to enhance research, teaching, and student experience.
• Lead external engagement and partnership activities to raise the centre’s profile.

Required profile

• Significant experience in senior administrative or operational leadership within a university or research environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work across academic and business sectors.
• Strong communication, relationship‑building, and strategic planning skills.

Required skills

What we offer

• Competitive salary range of $7,622.83 – $11,886.67 CAD per month.
• Ongoing, permanent position within a world‑ranked business school.
• Opportunity to shape innovation and entrepreneurship activities at a leading institution.