Associate Director, Graduate Academic Policy and Curriculum Governance

About the role

The Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies at UBC seeks an Associate Director to lead the development, interpretation, and implementation of graduate academic policies and curriculum governance. This senior position ensures that new and revised graduate programs meet university standards and provincial education requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for graduate academic policy development and curriculum governance.
• Advise the Graduate Curriculum Committee and Graduate Academic Policy Committee on university regulations and higher‑education policy matters.
• Direct advisory services to graduate programs, faculty, and students on policy, curriculum, and program development.
• Identify and evaluate opportunities to improve policies, processes, and best practices across graduate studies.
• Offer senior‑level guidance on complex or precedent‑setting academic and curriculum issues.

Required profile

• Extensive experience in higher‑education policy, curriculum design, or academic administration.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross‑functional teams and influence senior university stakeholders.
• Strong knowledge of university standards and provincial post‑secondary education regulations.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and decision‑making skills.

Required skills

• Policy analysis and development
• Curriculum governance
• Strategic planning
• Stakeholder engagement

What we offer

• Competitive salary range of $7,283.75 – $10,474.08 CAD per month.
• Opportunity to shape graduate education at a leading research university.
• Supportive, diverse, and inclusive work environment.
• Professional development and career advancement prospects.