Manager Of Partnerships

Organizational UnitUniversity of Victoria ->
Library
LocationUniversity of Victoria - Victoria, BC V8W 2Y2 CA (Primary)
Posting Close Date12 November 2026
Please note that positions will close at 4 p.M. on the closing date.
FTE1.0
Salary Grade$96,850.00 - $125,997.00
ClassificationSG15
Start Date1/18/2027
End Date1/16/2030
Employee GroupPEA - Term
# of Hires Needed1
CategoryAdministrative and Support Services, Education, Training, and Library
Additional Posting InformationN/A
Salary RangeThe salary range for this position is:
Recruitment range: $96,850 to $106,796.
Starting salary is determined in accordance with the PEA Collective Agreement.
Performance range: Up to $125,997.
Progression beyond the recruitment range is available through annual performance increases, in accordance with the PEA Collective Agreement.
Job SummaryMandateReporting to the Director of the Kula: Library Futures Academy, the Manager of Partnerships provides leadership and critical capacity for developing, coordinating, operationalizing, and sustaining external relationships and networks. The incumbent cultivates strategic relationships with institutions, research organizations, professional associations, community organizations, international partners, fellows, researchers, and other collaborators that are grounded in reciprocity, mutual benefit, ethical engagement, and long‑term sustainability. The Manager of Partnerships advances Kula’s programs, priorities and areas or inquiry by connecting external relationships and networks to the expertise and professional interests of librarians, archivists, and staff. This includes facilitating professional exchange, collaborative research, knowledge mobilization, engagement with collections and infrastructure, and librarian‑to‑librarian and institutional collaboration.
Objectives
Expand and manage a complex and extensive range of approved external partnerships to further the strategic and operational mandate of the Kula: Library Futures Academy and University Libraries
Develop meaningful engagement activities to strengthen and deepen partnerships and connect external partners, fellows, researchers, and collaborators with relevant librarian expertise, collections, research, and professional networks
Identify, analyze, and disseminate the measured impact of partnerships on librarian engagement, professional networks, collaborative opportunities, and the intellectual and strategic work of the Libraries
This position will require some out‑of‑town travel (including international) to perform the full range of responsibilities.
Job RequirementsRequirementsThis position requires a level of education, training and experience equivalent to a master’s degree with a minimum of 10 years of related post‑secondary experience working in academic and/or research libraries and maintaining diverse partnerships and collaborations across a variety of portfolios. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Knowledge, skills, and abilities
Demonstrated capacity to recognize and initiate or respond to partnership opportunities locally, nationally, or internationally
Exceptional interpersonal skills and strong emotional intelligence for consensus building within a team‑based environment
Excellent and consistent written and verbal communication and presentation skills in cross‑cultural environments
Ability to effectively problem solve, prioritize, and manage projects in a complex organization
Attention to detail and strong analytical skills to gather, collate, and analyze data
Exceptional ability to network and establish contacts with appropriate internal, external, local, and international parties
Ability to plan, organize, and effectively manage a considerable workload with multiple priorities and demands and produce results within restrictive timelines
Ability to delegate responsibility and authority as appropriate
Ability to remain calm, friendly, and articulate in the face of adversity
Demonstrated ability to exercise tact and patience in managing confidential or sensitive matters
Exhibits a high level of integrity, credibility, sound judgment, resourcefulness, and confidence
Ability to foster and maintain effective working relationships within the UVic Libraries & Art Collections team, University stakeholders, and external contacts
Ability to exhibit an agile, entrepreneurial approach to conducting business remaining mindful of University regulations and constraints
Knowledge of and experience with the international academic library environment, including professional organizations
Superior insight into best practices in the library field related to cross‑institutional collaborations, partnerships, and agreements
Commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive and respectful working and learning environment
Proficiency in navigating and effectively using a range of standard office software including Microsoft Office, Access, Outlook, and other specialized systems as required
Territory AcknowledgementWe acknowledge and respect the Lək̓ʷəŋən (Songhees and Xʷsepsəm/Esquimalt) Peoples on whose territory the university stands, and the Lək̓ʷəŋən and WSÁNEĆ Peoples whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day.
Equity StatementUVic is committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion and human rights in our living, learning and work environments. In pursuit of our values, we seek members who are eager to actively participate in that shared responsibility. We actively encourage applications from members of historically and systemically marginalized groups.
Accessibility StatementIf you anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application and hiring process contact: View email address on ca.hrm.tc Any personal information provided will be maintained in confidence.
Flex Arrangement*This position is eligible for a campus flex arrangement*
About this OpportunityThe University of Victoria is one of Victoria's largest employers and one of Canada’s best diversity employers. Together we are more than 5,000 dedicated faculty, librarians and staff supporting the University of Victoria’s diverse academic programs, world‑class research and commitment to civic engagement.
Launched in 2025 as the world’s first library-based institute of advanced studies, Kula: Library Futures Academy brings the ambition and convening power of academic libraries to the wider university and global communities. We explore how libraries, long charged with keeping knowledge, become a place for questioning the future of scholarship and the ethics of knowledge systems. Through fellowships, conversations, public events, publications, and international partnerships, Kula situates UVic Libraries as a participant in, and shaper of, global conversations about research and scholarly communication.
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