Academic Director

As an Academic Director, you will work directly under the VP Academic to spearhead the coaching and development of the ACE UBC team. This role is highly hands-on, requiring you to assist in preparing slide decks, conducting in-depth case analysis, and running short drills or exercises to sharpen our delegates' skills. Additionally, the Director will train to compete at the ACE Nationals Case Competition and Conference in Toronto (January 2027). Throughout the term, you will develop core business skills by actively participating in weekly training sessions featuring structured lessons, mock competitions, and personalized feedback.

Time Commitment 2-5 hours per week

Term of Employment July 2026-March 2027

Responsibilities Compete and train for the ACE Nationals Case Competition and Conference

Attend weekly training sessions, including technical skill workshops, public speaking practice, case preparation, and formal mock competitions

Attend ACE Nationals in Toronto in January 2027

Assist in preparing instructional slide decks and doing thorough case analysis to guide team learning

Run and lead short drills or speaking exercises to improve delegates' quick thinking and presentation skills

Work alongside the VP Academic to design and facilitate weekly training sessions, including technical skill workshops, public speaking practice, and case preparation

Qualifications Strong interpersonal skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Excellent organizational and time management abilities

Public speaking abilities

Eagerness and a curiosity to learn

Previous casing experience is highly recommended

Previous coaching or mentorship experience is an asset

Submit the following information by July 18th, 2026at 11:59 PDT in a single PDF named as  Academic_Director_LASTNAME_Firstname.pdf A one-paged resume outlining your most relevant experiences A cover letter describing: Why do you want to be involved in ACE UBC? Why do you think you would be an excellent candidate for the position? What previous leadership, coaching, or mentorship experience do you have that would be an asset for this position? Please contact Hannah Murphy (Hannah.murphy@cus.ca) and/or Joshua Song (Joshua.song@cus.ca) if you have any additional questions or concerns.