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title: "Associate Vice- President, External Affairs"
company: "The CUS"
company_url: "https://www.remjobs.works/companies/the-cus"
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apply_url: "https://jobs.lever.co/commerce-undergraduate/d9ac5add-4481-4c56-b309-5a27617ad5b1"
workplace: onsite
location: "Vancouver"
employment_type: part-time
seniority: executive
role: other
region: canada
date_posted: 2026-09-16T22:55:55.943Z
first_seen_by_remjobs: 2026-09-17T11:40:29.320Z
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# Associate Vice- President, External Affairs

**The CUS** · Vancouver

Apply: https://jobs.lever.co/commerce-undergraduate/d9ac5add-4481-4c56-b309-5a27617ad5b1

## About the role

The Associate VP External Affairs is responsible for working with the VP External Affairs in managing and creating business relationships to gather in-kind and monetary support for CUS-sponsored events, services, and conferences.

##### Time Commitment & Term of Employment

- 5-10 hours per week (up to 15 during peak times)

- September 2026- March 2027

##### Main Responsibilities

- Expand the network of business professionals and companies supporting the CUS by connecting with sponsors and interested parties

- Manage external relations and ensure external communications from CR
Managers, sponsors, and clubs are streamlined and do not overlap

- Align sponsorship goals with the VP External Affairs while leading a team of CR Managers and delegating responsibilities to ensure the team remains on track throughout the year

- Lead the CUSavings program with CR Managers and maintain a strong partnership with CUSavings partners, as well as promote the program to Sauder students

- Collaborate with CUS services and Marketing portfolio to create and update the CUS Sponsorship Package

- Develop, maintain, and consistently update the CUS Corporate Contacts database and digital wallet to ensure high levels of transparency and to allow for resource-sharing initiatives

- Maintain clear communications with the VP External Affairs to ensure the executive council and services are kept in the loop with progress updates

- Drive new pilot initiatives to promote the CUS in the professional community

- Collaborate with the VP External Affairs in working on interfaculty events

##### Qualifications

- Professional written and verbal communication skills

- Effective networking and relationship management skills

- Adaptability and problem-solving skills

- Demonstrated ability to be proactive and take the initiative for problem-solving

- Ability to work flexibly within a team and independently

- Time management and organizational skills

- Previous event/conference planning and sponsorship experiences are an asset

- Desire to be innovative and think creatively

Submit the following information (in 1 PDF file) no later than **22nd September, 2026, at 11:59 PM PT:**

- A one-page resume outlining your most relevant experiences

- Any supplemental materials you would like the Hiring Committee to review along with your application

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