IBU is Ontario’s First Next-Generation Business University

IBU is a student-focused university that offers a growing set of undergraduate and graduate academic and professional degree programs that are career-relevant, can be completed in an accelerated time frame. You will graduate with knowledge, technical and interpersonal skills, and problem-solving experience. You will be prepared for roles in business and the private sector, community and not-for-profit organizations, and public service.

International Business University has been granted a consent by the Minister of Colleges and Universities to offer this degree for a program for a seven year term starting December 4, 2020. Prospective students are responsible for satisfying themselves that the program and the degree will be appropriate to their needs (e.g. acceptable to potential employers, professional licensing bodies or other educational institutions.)

Our Story

International Business University started with the vision to establish an independent teaching-oriented and student-centered university in Canada.

We call ourselves a “next generation” university because we combine academic excellence with a curriculum geared to the needs of the future.

In 2015, a founding group of academics and businesspeople came together to make this vision a reality.

Right from the start, the intent was to establish a university specializing in business education with a global perspective encompassing businesses in Canada and around the world.

After extensive consultations with educational experts and business representatives, the group prepared innovative proposals to establish the university and its inaugural degree in 2019.

Ontario’s Postsecondary Education Quality Assessment Board (PEQAB) considered the group’s proposals in June 2020, approving the application for a university title and the first of its programs.

Ontario’s Minister of Colleges and Universities granted final consent on December 4, 2020, making IBU the first homegrown independent university ever to be established in the province.

Since then, the founding group has turned its attention to launching the university in time for its September 2021 start.
IBU administrators are also busy planning further undergraduate as well as graduate programs to entrench the university’s place as a global center of excellence in business education.

Our Founding Administrators ;
Tim Mc Tiernan – Founding Vice Chancellor and President
Mark Lovewell– Founding Vice President-Academic and Provost

At IBU, we carefully choose our faculty based on their rich practical experience and research expertise.

As exceptional professors and proven mentors, our faculty devote themselves to educating and opening doors for you. Crafting a learning experience that both in and out of the classroom, they create an environment that encourages an exchange of diverse perspectives, provides a wide range of collaborative opportunities, and grounds your learning in a structure that ensures you meet your fullest potential.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Serdar Mutlu

Founder

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Nurhan Aycan

Member of Board of Directors

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Yves Brodeur

Member of Board of Directors

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BOARD OF GOVERNORS

Serdar Mutlu

Founder

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Mona Malone

Member of Board of Governors

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Ron Choudhury

Member of Board of Governors

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Andrew Heintzman

Member of Board of Governors

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Winston Kassim

Member of Board of Governors

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Dr Rahim Karim

Member of Board of Governors

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Alastair James Scott Summerlee

Member of Board of Governors

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Najma Ahmed

Member of Board of Governors

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Feridun
Hamdullahpur

Chancellor

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Joanne Shoveller

President

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Mehmet Komurcu

General Counsel & Board Secretary

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ADVISORY BOARD

Tim McTiernan

Inaugural President

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Mark Lovewell

Former Provost and Vice President

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Wendy Cukier

Member of Advisory Board

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Alex Usher

Member of Advisory Board

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Mike Sparling

Technology Literacy and Applications, Member of Advisory Board

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THE IBU TEAM

Feridun Hamdullahpur

Chancellor

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Joanne Shoveller

President & Vice-Chancellor

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Dr Artie Ng

Dean

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Swarna Bakshi Saini

Registrar & Director of Enrolment Service

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Chris Fraser

Vice President of Student Recruitment and Strategic Partnerships

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Jason Gangaram

Director of Recruitment, Admissions and Partnerships

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Funmi Aina

Enrolment Officer

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Peter Wang

IT Director

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Melanie Lang

Education Consultant, Academic Programs

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FACULTY

Dr. Christina Arija Halliday

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Asher Ghaffar

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Mehroz Nida Dilshad

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Asiye Tatli

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Yelena Stepanyan

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Bryan McClure

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Dr. Ho Hon Leung

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Julien Papon

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Dr. Robert Compton

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Dr. Esra K. Toplu

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Simon Chang

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Dr. Kevin Willison

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Dr. Helen Chen

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Dr. Madjid Soltani

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Philip Lai

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Adam Prokop

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Dr. Afshin Kamyabniya

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Dr. Samuel Leung

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Professors of Practice

Professor of Practice in Future Work and Skills

GINA JENEROUX

Gina Jeneroux is on a mission to change how people learn and build new skills to prepare for a bold future – starting now. She is a business-focused professional, and she is passionate about the future of work. Through a career spanning more than 30 years in the financial services and learning industries, Gina has developed deep expertise in business leadership and human-centered design and predicting and developing skills for the future. She has a proven track record of creating and driving strategies and solutions that make an impact. Gina holds an MBA, Financial Services from Dalhousie University, and she has led her teams to win more than 20 global industry awards. Gina has been an active member of the World Economic Forum’s Reskilling Revolution since 2020, she is a Board Member for the Students Commission of Canada, and she sits on the executive advisory boards for various learning, technology and professional networks.

Professor of Practice in Entrepreneurial Finance and Venture Capital

KAMAL HASSAN

Kamal Hassan is a Managing Partner at Loyal VC, an entrepreneurial CEO and angel investor. His professional and philanthropic experiences include time as a Global Director with the Founder Institute accelerator, former INSEAD Alumni Association President, a consultant at Bain & Co, and an engineer at IMAX. Kamal has an INSEAD MBA and a degree in engineering physics from Queen’s University. He has traveled to over 100 countries and speaks five languages.

Professor of Practice in Blockchain and Digital Transformation

MARC LIJOUR

Marc Lijour is the Vice-President at the Information and Communications Technology Council (ICTC) and leads Capacity and Innovation Readiness initiatives. A certified educator with experience on several continents, he worked as Education Officer at the Ontario Ministry of Education, advising on policies such as the revision of the Technological Education curriculum (2009) and drafting the first RFP framework to procure Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) for the Ontario Public Service. Marc was instrumental in launching new programs such as Ontario’s e-Learning Strategy and Ontario’s equity and inclusive education strategy.

Ten years ago, Marc joined the private sector to provide consulting services, starting at Cisco to invent the future of education alongside world leaders, before moving to other industries while digital technologies continued to challenge the way every industry sector creates value for their customers, competes on the global scene, and grows sustainably. He joined ICTC to develop research-informed and evidence-based capacity building programs to help Canadians enjoy a rewarding career in the digital economy. ICTC’s iAdvance framework has been highlighted in a recent OECD report as one of the best practices for workforce development, to upskill and reskill for jobs in AI, Blockchain, IoT, Robotics, 5G,

and other emerging fields.

For the last six years, Marc has specifically focused on blockchain/Web3 technologies. He contributed to building the consulting arm at ConsenSys, launched the first college program for Blockchain Developers in Canada, co-founded DeFi Toronto, and took the lead of IEEE Blockchain in Canada. He participates in several industry program advisory committees (PACs) at leading Canadian post-secondary institutions.

Marc holds degrees in Mathematics, Computer Science, and the Management of Technology and Innovation (MBA). He serves on the board of multiple not-for-profit organizations in the tech industry, such as La French Tech Toronto, the Blockchain Education Initiative, and TechConnex.

Professional of Practice in Business and Digital Transformation

CHRIS RING

Chris Ring is an Enterprise Agile Transformation Consultant in IBM’s CyberSecurity organization. Chris has developed significant insights into leadership and operational excellence through varied roles in his 37-year career.

He has led major business and operational transformations within IBM and with external clients, deploying industry-leading concepts to improve business outcomes simultaneously with increasing employee engagement. The key enabler of these transformations revolve around creating an environment where opinions are freely shared, evaluated, and implemented by all stakeholders.

Chris’ previous roles have afforded him a unique insight into today’s state of business. From his early days as a support technician, to his varied leadership roles in Service Delivery, Operations and Solutions clients that spanned the globe, all prepared him for his most recent roles driving business and digital transformation. He has had the good fortune to work, learn and partner with colleagues in Canada, the United States, Europe and Asia.

Chris is often called upon to share his insights at business transformation conferences where he shares that the best prepared businesses are comprised of people with a strong sense of intellectual curiosity leveraging technological levers like AI and ML to create a culture of continuous improvement, infused with a restless thirst for innovation, guided by a strong ethical framework and enabled with empathy.

Through this approach, Chris has been fortunate to work with colleagues that share his own personal vision that has yielded new global support models, innovative, bespoke tooling, and ground-breaking educational approaches to technical support that positively shaped business outcomes for clients.

Chris resides in Niagara Ontario with his wife of 36 years, where they enjoy the beauty of the region and the warm company of friends.

Distinguished Visiting Professors

Distinguished Visiting Professor in Renewable and Sustainable Energy Policy | Management Science

PROFESSOR JATIN NATHWANI

Professor Jatin Nathwani is the founding Executive Director of the Waterloo Institute for Sustainable Energy (WISE) and the inaugural Ontario Research Chair in Public Policy for Sustainable Energy (2007- 2020) at the University of Waterloo. He co-directs, with Professor Joachim Knebel (Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Germany) the Global Change Initiative – Affordable Energy for Humanity (AE4H), comprising 150+ leading STEM experts, social scientists, and practitioners from 50+ institutions in 30 countries committed to eradicating global energy poverty. At the Balsillie School of International Affairs, he leads the research cluster ‘STEM for Global Resilience.’ At WISE, he led research initiatives on accelerating energy transitions for a zero-carbon economy through systems assessments of technology, financing strategies, risk management and public policy. Prior to his academic appointment, Professor Nathwani worked in a leadership capacity in the Canadian energy sector for 30 years. He has provided policy advice to the federal and the provincial governments. As a key contributor to Ontario’s electricity system plans, he has played an important role in advancing environmental sustainability at all stages of planning. As the inaugural member of the ‘Energy Transition Network of Ontario (ETNO), he remains engaged at the interface of power system planning and the emergent digital economy. Professor Nathwani serves on several Boards at the provincial and national levels and has appeared frequently in the media (print, TV, radio) and has more than 200 publications related to energy policy, environment, and risk management.

Distinguished Visiting Professor in Climate Change Strategies and Management

PROFESSOR WALTER LEAL

Professor Walter Leal holds the Chairs of Climate Change Management at the Hamburg University of Applied Sciences (Germany), and Environment and Technology at Manchester Metropolitan University (UK). He directs the Research and Transfer Centre “Sustainability Development and Climate Change Management”, is the founder of the European School of Sustainability Science and Research and of the Inter-University Sustainable Development Research Programme (IUSDRP). His field experience in over 70 countries, involves missions undertaken on behalf of various international organisations (e.g. European Union, World Bank, OECD, UNESCO, UNEP) and attendance to specialised events in North America, Latin America/Caribbean, Europe, Africa, Asia and Pacific Region, and the Middle East. Professor Walter Leal is also Editor-in-Chief of the Encyclopedia of the UN Sustainable Development Goals currently being prepared. With 17 volumes, one devoted to each SDG, more than 1.700 chapters and in excess of 2.300 authors, this is the largest editorial project on matters related to sustainable development, ever undertaken. He has also contributed to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change as a Review Editor (AR5) and Lead Author and Contributing Author (AR6), he is the founder and Chairman of the International Climate Change Research and Information Programme (ICCIRP), created in 2008. His main research interests are in the fields of sustainable development and climate change, also including aspects of climate change and health.

Distinguished Visiting Professor in Knowledge Management and Industry 4.0

PROFESSOR ERIC TSUI

Professor Eric Tsui is Associate Director of the Behaviour and Knowledge Engineering (BAKE) Research Centre and a Senior Educational Development Officer in the Educational Development Centre at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. He is a Regional Editor of Journal of Knowledge Management and has led and delivered a master Knowledge Management program for more than 15 years. He has also championed many technology-enhanced Teaching and Learning projects and is a crusader of blended learning at the university. His research interests include Knowledge Management technologies, blended learning, cloud services, and collaborations. He is also the leader of a Professional Certificate which is covered by two Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) on edX covering the topics of Knowledge Management, Big Data and Industry 4.0. Professor Tsui i provides consultancy and professional services to many private organisations, NGOs in Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Australia, Japan and Brunei. He has B.Sc. (Hons.), PhD and MBA qualifications. A recipient of various Knowledge Management and E-Learning international awards including the Knowledge Management Award for Excellence in 2021.

PROGRAM ADVISORY COMMITTEE

Marc Lijour

Dr. Hitu Sood

Sandra Banks

Julien Papon

Clare Beckton

Nick Kovacs

Jessica Creces

Robert E. (Bob) Crow

David McGown

Jatin Nathwani

Kevin O’Hearn

LOUIE Di PALMA

Susan Baka

DAN ARTS

Simon Chang

Gina Jeneroux

Giovanna Mingarelli

Chris Ring

IBU Program Advisory Council

Senior Advisors, Expert Advisors and Professors of Practice

  • Gina Jeneroux
    Future Work & Skills Strategist , Former Chief Learning Officer, BMO Financial Group
  • Chris Ring
    Enterprise Agile Transformation Consultant, IBM CyberSecurity
  • Melanie Lang
    Education and strategy advisor, former Executive Director, John F. Wood Centre for Business and Student Enterprise and Asst Professor, Marketing and Consumer Studies, University of Guelph
  • Dr. Hitu Sood
    Human Resources and Diversity Consultant, Founder of Women Immigrant Networking for Success (WINS) Toronto

IBU has joined Business Education Alliance of AACSB

International Business University (IBU) has joined the Business Education Alliance of AACSB —The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). As an institutional member of the AACSB Business Education Alliance, IBU is part of a movement united to improve the quality of business education around the world. AACSB connects, shares, and inspires innovation and quality throughout the member network, as well as the business community. The collective strength of the organization is founded on diverse perspectives, a global mindset, and a commitment to making a difference. AACSB is a global nonprofit association, connects educators, students, and business to achieve a common goal: to create the next generation of great leaders. Synonymous with the highest standards of excellence since 1916, AACSB provides quality assurance, business education intelligence, and learning and development services to over 1,850 member organizations and more than 950 accredited business schools worldwide. For more information about AACSB, you may visit aacsb.edu.

CAREERS AT IBU

IBU is a student-focused university that offers a growing set of undergraduate and graduate academic and professional degree programs.

Why work at IBU?

Located in the vibrant heart of downtown Toronto, IBU offers a world-class teaching and learning environment. When you join IBU you become part of an academic and professional community that promotes teaching innovation and research to optimize the educational experience of future generations.

Join the Next Generation University Team

IBU is on the look out for intelligent, goal-oriented and committed individuals who are interested in joining the team of administrators and educators.

ACADEMIC FACULTY POSITIONS

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ADMINISTRATIVE POSITIONS

Human Resources Coordinator
Reports to: Human Resources Manager
Location: Toronto, ON
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

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About IBU
International Business University (IBU) is a new and unique teaching-focused university specializing in business education that is looking for highly talented, motivated, and qualified faculty and professionals, ready for the next level of challenge in their career.

Position Summary
The HR Coordinator will play a pivotal role in supporting various human resources functions within our organization. Reporting to the HR Manager, the HR Coordinator will be responsible for supporting recruitment efforts, onboarding processes, maintaining employee records, and other related tasks. The role requires exceptional communication and organizational skills as the successful candidate will collaborate across departments, maintain compliance with HR legal requirements, and contribute to fostering a positive work environment. The HR Coordinator will perform administrative duties and provide services to support the effective and efficient operations of the Human Resources department. With a keen eye for detail and adaptability to changing priorities, the HR Coordinator will ensure the smooth operation of HR initiatives while continuously seeking opportunities for improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support the full-cycle recruitment process by preparing job descriptions, posting job openings, sourcing candidates, screening applications, coordinating the selection process, preparing the interview schedules/agenda, performing reference checks, and issuing employment contracts/agreements, ensuring equitable, diverse, and inclusive assessment practices.
  • Support with new-hire procedures and onboarding, including performing employee orientation and training, creating new employee files, and ensuring all necessary paperwork is properly filled out and submitted to appropriate persons.
  • Assist with administration of company-wide human resources policies, procedures, and practices in accordance with company objectives, best practices, and relevant legal requirements.
  • Respond to inquiries regarding the organization’s processes, policies, procedures, and programs.
  • Create and coordinate internal and external communications to support HR initiatives.
  • Maintain positive employee relations and work to ensure worker satisfaction through education on HR policies and by fostering a positive work environment.
  • Support internal event organization and coordination, including recreational events and training development activities.
  • Other related duties as assigned.

The successful candidate will have the following essential qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree with a major in Business Administration, Human Resources, Industrial Relations, or related field.
  • Minimum two years of recent and relevant experience in an administrative role supporting human resources functions in a fast-paced organization.
  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, and relationship-building skills.
  • Sound knowledge of current trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and employment law, including but not limited to: Human Rights, Employment Standards Act, AODA, and Occupational Health and Safety.
  • Strong proficiency in software applications and HR technologies (Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, ATS, HRIS, payroll management software)
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills to manage workload, conflicting priorities, handle multiple tasks, and complete assignments with high accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Able to collaborate and communicate effectively with employees at all levels, building rapport and establishing productive working relationships.
  • Versatility and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm.
  • Ability to identify opportunities for improvement, while being open to trying new ideas and working methods.

IBU values and embraces diversity, equality and inclusion 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. As an institution operating on traditional lands of Indigenous Peoples and communities, IBU recognizes its obligation as a member of the Ontario postsecondary system to join the path of reconciliation with Indigenous People. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you require disability-related accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at [email protected] and we will be happy to accommodate your needs under the Ontario Human Rights Code.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit to [email protected] a cover letter and resume in MS Word (docs) or PDF format. See our website www.ibu.ca for further information about this new and exciting university.

Applications will be reviewed and considered as they arrive. While we appreciate all applications, we regret that we can only contact those candidates selected for an interview. We thank all applicants for their submissions.

Student Support Services Officer

Reports to: Director Enrolment Services & Student Success
Location: Toronto, ON
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

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About IBU
International Business University (IBU) is a new and unique teaching-focused university specializing in business education that is looking for highly talented, motivated, and qualified faculty and professionals, ready for the next level of challenge in their career.

Position Summary
The Student Records and Registration Officer plays a pivotal role in managing administrative functions associated with student enrollment, including creating, securing, and maintaining accurate student records and course registrations. Reporting to the Registrar and Director of Enrollment Services & Student Success, the Student Records and Registration Officer ensures seamless registration for new students across programs and courses while also addressing student inquiries through various channels. The incumbent will investigate and address student concerns, partnering with colleagues in cross-functional departments to identify and facilitate resolutions, with a thorough understanding of the Office of the Registrar’s policies and procedures that are essential in delivering exceptional service to both prospective and current IBU students.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Ensure exceptional delivery of services to students through implementation of enrollment functions including, but not limited to classroom scheduling, section creation, course/section enrollments, grade changes, degree progression requirements, academic regulations, service request forms and fees, admission processes, transfer credit process, and appeal procedures.
  • Support processing of official documentation, ensuring accurate and timely maintenance of student academic records and providing prompt, accurate and effective resolutions to student inquiries and concerns.
  • Ensure that student records are accurate, complete, and up to date, ensuring high confidentiality of student records and files.
  • Collaborate closely with the Admissions Officers to provide information and advice to applicants and students.
  • Serve as liaison with Student Services to review and process student requests for course and program withdrawal, specialized official letters and documents, official transcripts, and eligibility to register in courses.
  • Assist with the development and maintenance of admissions and records procedures to respond to student enquiries and to support processing when needed, and as assigned.
  • Develop, maintain, and produce reports and student information for the Registrar as required.
  • Provide continuous training and support to existing colleagues, as well as onboarding training to new Office of the Registrar staff.
  • Support IBU’s enrollment efforts by providing accurate information to stakeholders and ensuring timely processing of enrollment-related responsibilities.
  • Other related duties as assigned.

The successful candidate will have the following essential qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
  • Minimum three (3) years of recent and relevant experience in higher education administration, particularly in enrollment management or registrar services.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to interact professionally with students, faculty, and staff.
  • Proficient in various software applications such as Student Information Systems and Learning Management Systems, including but not limited to Canvas and Salesforce.
  • Proficient in MS applications, with intermediate to advanced proficiency in Excel.
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
  • Demonstrated self-starter with the ability to work with minimal supervision.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and proven ability to exercise tact, integrity, and discretion.
  • Understanding and experience in a workplace requiring multi-cultural considerations.
  • Demonstrated customer service skills with an ability to diffuse escalated situations in a student/client-focused environment.

IBU values and embraces diversity, equality and inclusion 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. As an institution operating on traditional lands of Indigenous Peoples and communities, IBU recognizes its obligation as a member of the Ontario postsecondary system to join the path of reconciliation with Indigenous People. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you require disability-related accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at [email protected] and we will be happy to accommodate your needs under the Ontario Human Rights Code.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit to [email protected] a cover letter and resume in MS Word (docs) or PDF format. See our website www.ibu.ca for further information about this new and exciting university.

Applications will be reviewed and considered as they arrive. While we appreciate all applications, we regret that we can only contact those candidates selected for an interview. We thank all applicants for their submissions.

 

Manager, Data Management and Analytics Reporting

Reports to: CEO, Vega Education Group
Location: Toronto

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About IBU
International Business University (IBU) is a new and unique teaching-focused university specializing in business education that is looking for highly talented, motivated, and qualified faculty and professionals, ready for the next level of challenge in their career.
Position Summary
The Manager, Data Management, Analytics and Reporting will assume a pivotal role in IBU, offering strategic and operational support across various projects and initiatives. Reporting directly to the CEO of Vega Education Group, this position will be instrumental in fostering institutional effectiveness within a data-driven framework aimed at facilitating evidence-based decision-making and enriching the overall student experience. This dynamic position encompasses three major areas of responsibility. Firstly, ensuring data quality and integrity forms a cornerstone, requiring meticulous attention to detail and proactive measures to maintain accuracy. Secondly, the role involves leading the development of dashboards and reports across various functional areas, facilitating informed decision-making across the organization. Lastly, the incumbent will lead institutional research activities, undertaking tasks such as designing and conducting surveys, performing statistical analyses, and preparing comprehensive research reports.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Create an internal data management and audit system across IT solutions to ensure the accuracy and integrity of institutional data.
  • Lead the design and development of institutional and departmental dashboards and reporting systems, working closely with the Director, IT, Senior Leaders, and other subject matter experts.
  • Support the application of Salesforce and Learning Management System (LMS) enhancements to streamline data management and reporting.
  • Work closely with subject matter experts to integrate data-driven processes across various departments, ensuring alignment with institutional goals.
  • Design and implement various surveys to gather insights from incoming and existing students.
  • Conduct a thorough analysis of survey data to identify trends, challenges, and opportunities for improvement.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to translate survey findings into actionable recommendations for decision-making processes.
  • Design and develop reporting mechanisms to track key performance indicators and monitor progress towards organizational objectives.
  • Conduct institutional research to support strategic planning initiatives and inform policy development.
  • Utilize statistical data analysis techniques to extract meaningful insights from large datasets and contribute to evidence-based decision-making.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to identify research priorities and address institutional challenges through data-driven solutions.
  • Identify discrepancies or inconsistencies in data sources and work proactively to resolve issues.
  • Other related duties as assigned.

The successful candidate will have the following essential qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as Data Science, Analytics, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
  • Minimum three years of related experience in data management, report designing and an applied quantitative research role in higher education or comparable environment.
  • Proficiency in Salesforce (CRM&SIS), Canvas (LMS), Tableau and Qualtrics, with the ability to leverage these platforms for data analysis and reporting.
  • Strong analytical skills and experience in conducting surveys, analyzing data, and generating actionable insights, preferably within a higher education or institutional research setting.
  • Strong attention to detail and a commitment to data accuracy and integrity.
  • Advanced proficiency with MS Office Suite and data visualization software.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to handle sensitive information in a confidential manner.
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills to manage workload, conflicting priorities, handle multiple tasks, and complete assignments with high accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Ability to work in a team environment and exercise tact, discretion, flexibility and sound judgment.
  • A positive, enthusiastic, can-do attitude and a genuine interest in working within an educational environment.

IBU values and embraces diversity, equality and inclusion 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. As an institution operating on traditional lands of Indigenous Peoples and communities, IBU recognizes its obligation as a member of the Ontario postsecondary system to join the path of reconciliation with Indigenous People. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you require disability-related accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at [email protected] and we will be happy to accommodate your needs under the Ontario Human Rights Code.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit to [email protected] a cover letter and resume in MS Word (docs) or PDF format. See our website www.ibu.ca for further information about this new and exciting university.

Applications will be reviewed and considered as they arrive. While we appreciate all applications, we regret that we can only contact those candidates selected for an interview. We thank all applicants for their submissions.

 

Associate Director, International Student Recruitment

Reports to: Director of Recruitment, Admissions & Partnerships
Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Full Time
Administrative

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About IBU
International Business University (IBU) is a new and unique teaching-focused university specializing in business education that is looking for highly talented, motivated, and qualified faculty and professionals ready for the next level of challenge in their careers.

Position Summary
The Associate Director of International Student Recruitment at IBU is a key contributor to advancing the university’s global mission and objectives. Reporting to the Director of Recruitment, Admissions & Partnerships, the incumbent will be responsible for developing and executing strategic recruitment plans while playing a vital role in enhancing IBU’s presence and impact across the globe. This role supports recruitment operations, fosters partnerships, and drives enrollment growth while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and fostering a culture of diversity and integrity. The ideal candidate will have a strong passion for innovative recruitment practices while upholding the highest standards of ethics and integrity.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and execute comprehensive data-informed strategic recruitment plans to achieve enrollment targets, enhance brand recognition, and expand the university’s influence across the globe.
  • Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with education institutions, educational consultants, government agencies, and other stakeholders to promote IBU.
  • Train, monitor, calibrate, and serve agents contracted to represent IBU, ensuring accurate promotion of IBU, its programs and support services to incoming students and other stakeholders.
  • Lead efforts to recruit and enroll qualified students from the regions, including overseeing recruitment events, conducting outreach activities, and implementing targeted marketing campaigns to attract prospective students.
  • Conduct market research, analyze demographic trends, and evaluate competitor activities to identify opportunities for growth, mitigate risks, and inform strategic decision-making.
  • Contribute to the development and management of regional budgets, ensuring efficient allocation of resources to support recruitment activities, marketing campaigns, events, and other initiatives within approved budgetary guidelines.
  • Represent IBU at conferences, fairs, and other global events, serving as a brand ambassador and advocate for the institution.
  • Participate in domestic and global events as required to support IBU’s enrollment and diversity targets.
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, accreditation standards, and legal obligations within the regions, working closely with relevant authorities and legal advisors as necessary.
  • Monitor key performance indicators, track progress toward goals, and prepare performance reports at specified cadences, highlighting achievements, challenges, and recommendations for improvement.
  • Lead, as assigned, the onboarding, training, coaching, development and management of recruitment staff.
  • Other related duties as assigned.

The successful candidate will have the following essential qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in international student recruitment, business development, or related field.
  • Experience meeting targets, generating new business and building/maintaining client relationships in existing and new market sectors.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to establish rapport and build relationships with diverse stakeholders.
  • Experience with managing agent partner networks, B2B partnerships, in-country representatives and developing new third-party student recruitment and institutional partnerships.
  • Experience with and willingness to travel extensively internationally.
  • Detail-oriented with exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to seek creative solutions to multi-faceted problems in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in an environment that embraces cultural diversity and acts with ethics, accountability, and integrity. Demonstrates sound judgment and respect for the individual in all interactions with others.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook) and CRM systems such as Salesforce.
  • Willingness to work hours in excess of the regular shift as required.
  • Willingness to be available to work days, evenings, and weekends as per the working schedule provided by the Director, Student Recruitment & Strategic Partnerships.

IBU values and embraces diversity, equality and inclusion 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. As an institution operating on traditional lands of Indigenous Peoples and communities, IBU recognizes its obligation as a member of the Ontario postsecondary system to join the path of reconciliation with Indigenous People. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you require disability-related accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at [email protected] and we will be happy to accommodate your needs under the Ontario Human Rights Code.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit to [email protected] a cover letter and resume in MS Word (docs) or PDF format no later than March 20, 2024. See our website www.ibu.ca for further information about this new and exciting university.

Applications will be reviewed and considered as they arrive. While we appreciate all applications, we regret that we can only contact those candidates selected for an interview. We thank all applicants for their submissions.

Admissions Advisor, International Business University
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Full Time
Administrative

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The International Business University (IBU) is a new and unique teaching-focused university specializing in business education. IBU is a purpose-driven university designed to deliver a set of competency-based, structured programs in a learning environment that links students directly with business and related work settings through involvement in scholarship and research directed at real work issues and challenges. Our faculty have a passion for teaching and mentoring; a curiosity about and willingness to engage in building a new institution; and a natural affinity for collaboration and the practical application of knowledge.

IBU is looking for an Admissions Advisor to join the Enrolment Services Team. Reporting to the Registrar, this position is a primary point of contact for prospective undergraduate students, disseminating information about the university, its programs and admission processes. The incumbent will be contributing to the growth of our student enrolment by managing leads and personally developing the pipeline by supporting, interviewing, and encouraging qualified students to study IBU. The ideal candidate for this position is described as enthusiastic, ambitious, and results oriented – with a track record of meeting and exceeding sales targets.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES/ DUTIES

  • Use excellent sales and customer service skills to promote the Bachelor of Commerce (IMT) program to prospective students via phone, email, and text to secure enrollments.
  • Guide prospective students using a consultative process through the admissions process, requirements, options with respect to financial aid, scholarships with the goal of determining if the program is a fit for their educational needs.
  • Achieve daily efficiency metrics pertaining to lead follow up policy, daily call volume, new applications, and document collection along with achieving quarterly and yearly assigned enrollment targets.
  • Build and manage an active pipeline of leads through personal outreach and generating referrals
  • Support and participate in all conversion activities as well as public outreach to prospective students.
  • Follow the departmental and management guidelines for lead management and moving leads through the different statuses in the CRM system and regularly audit the database to make sure that the student statuses align with their situation and progress.
  • Report on the effectiveness of recruitment strategies, implementing improvements as required to ensure their accuracy and relevance to prospective students.
  • Implement an email strategy designed to re-engage leads that have fallen to inactive statuses.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

  • An undergraduate degree or appropriate combination of education and significant experience.
  • A minimum of 3-5 years sale experience within college/university admissions or related professional experience with proven customer service experience (phone sales / business development experience preferred).
  • Knowledge of or experience in higher education and financial aid processes within Ontario is an asset.
  • Demonstrated critical thinking skills, decision-making, and problem-solving skills. • Goal oriented and demonstrated ability to meet sales targets.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate and interact with parents, students, and all university personnel in a positive and constructive manner.
  • Ability to work evenings, and weekends as business needs dictate.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point. Experience with CRM preferred.
  • Excellent care and attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

IBU values and embraces diversity, equity and inclusion 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, in particular as an institution operating on traditional lands of Indigenous Peoples and communities, IBU recognizes its obligation as a member of the Ontario postsecondary system to join the path of reconciliation with Indigenous People.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you require a disability-related accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at [email protected] and we will be happy to accommodate your needs under the Ontario Human Rights Code.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit to [email protected], a covering letter and resume in MSWord (docs) or PDF format. See our website www.ibu.ca for further information about this new and exciting university.

Applications will be reviewed and considered as they arrive. While we appreciate all applications, we regret that we can only contact those candidates selected for an interview. We thank all applicants for their submissions.

Professor and Adjunct Faculty, International Business University
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Full Time
Professor and Adjunct Faculty

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International Business University (IBU) is a new and unique teaching-focused university specializing in business education that is looking for a highly talented, motivated, and qualified faculty and professionals, ready for the next level of challenge in their careers.

IBU invites applications for faculty positions. The University has multiple openings and will consider applications for assistant, associate, and full professor. Excellent applicants in all areas of management, information technology, human resources, economics, finance and general studies will be considered. Successful candidates will participate in a wide range of activities outside the classroom, including student support; institutional, faculty, and departmental committee meetings; and professional activities in keeping with their disciplines, both within and outside the institution.

JOB DUTIES

  • The successful candidate is expected to be well versed with current business practices and will be required to teach a variety of courses in one or more of the following areas: Accounting; Finance; Digital Marketing; Leadership; Business; Strategy; Entrepreneurship; HR and General Studies
  • The successful applicant will be expected to actively participate in departmental activities, service, events, and initiatives. A commitment to an ongoing program of professional development is required.
  • The incumbent will also be required to engage in a variety of activities that support teaching and learning and promote student success these will include curriculum development, lesson planning, assessing student progress and achievement, and class management.
  • In addition, the successful applicant will play an active role in student advising and student recruitment, assisting with the promotion and marketing of the program, and graduate placements.
  • Lastly, the incumbent will also have the opportunity to participate on various committees to advance the University’s strategic priorities.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

  • As a teaching-oriented institution, we are seeking a collegial, energetic, and innovative individual who has successful teaching experience at the undergraduate level and who communicates effectively with students both in and out of the classroom.
  • At minimum a master’s is required, Ph.D. preferred. Previous teaching experience in course preferred.
  • The successful applicant will have a demonstrated excellence in teaching at the undergraduate level and possess strong communication, leadership, and administrative skills including lecture preparation and delivery, curriculum development, and development of online material/lectures.
  • Demonstrable experience in technology-supported teaching (e.g., hybrid, on-line, experiential, and computer-assisted learning) would be an asset.
  • Ability to relate and communicate positively, effectively, and professionally with others and function effectively within a team environment.
  • Ability to utilize creative teaching approaches and current and emerging teaching and learning strategies to enhance student success.
  • Demonstrated ability to use a variety of educational technologies, including in-class media presentation systems, learning management systems, and other relevant classroom technologies.
  • Ability to work with students from diverse educational, religious, and cultural backgrounds.
  • Solid commitment to students and education.

IBU values and embraces diversity, equity and inclusion 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, in particular as an institution operating on traditional lands of Indigenous Peoples and communities, IBU recognizes its obligation as a member of the Ontario postsecondary system to join the path of reconciliation with Indigenous People.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you require a disability-related accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at [email protected] and we will be happy to accommodate your needs under the Ontario Human Rights Code.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit to [email protected], a covering letter and resume in MSWord (docs) or PDF format no later than March 18, 2022. See our website www.ibu.ca for further information about this new and exciting university.

Applications will be reviewed and considered as they arrive. While we appreciate all applications, we regret that we can only contact those candidates selected for an interview. We thank all applicants for their submissions.

Currently, we might not have an open position relevant to you, but we are always in lookout for people who believe in making the change. If you would like to be part of our future, please send us your resume at [email protected]

IBU values diversity and inclusion. We strive to be a place where everyone feels welcome, valued, and respected. We are committed to the principles of equal treatment of all people. We encourage applications from all qualified applicants, including women, persons with disabilities, Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour (BIPOC), people from the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Transsexual, Queer, Questioning, Two-Spirit, Intersex, Asexual + (LGBTQ2SIA+) community, and other equity-seeking groups.

IBU is committed to accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (‘AODA’). We will work proactively throughout the stages of hiring to create a barrier-free process and to provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

IBU values diversity and inclusion. We strive to be a place where everyone feels welcome, valued and respected. Reflecting our community’s diversity is important to us. This is why we affirm the principles adopted by all Universities Canada member institutions: “With respect to institutional policies and practices.” This affirmation reflects our commitment to equal treatment of all persons without discrimination, on the basis of race, religious beliefs, colour, gender, physical or mental disability, age, ancestry, place of origin, marital status, family status, sex, and sexual orientation, or other grounds identified in applicable human rights law.”

Diversity and Inclusion: Beyond the University’s adoption of the principles of equal treatment of all people, as stated above, we recognize the institutional benefits and value of diversity and inclusion in all aspects of university life, from governance, through administration, staff and faculty composition, to the student population.

In particular, as an institution operating on the traditional lands of Indigenous People’s and communities, IBU recognizes its obligation, as a member of the Ontario postsecondary system, to join in the path of reconciliation with Indigenous People.

In addition to honouring all of its obligations under the Ontario Human Rights code, the University is committed to the inclusion and equity for all persons without bullying, harassment or discrimination. IBU will operate in keeping with the statement of “equal treatment” set out in Universities Canada’s membership criteria as outlined in the Calls to Action of Canada’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission.