Posted: June 24, 2026
Assistant Manager, Geering Up Camps - UBC, Vancouver is listed at UBC in Vancouver, BC. The Beaver Board aggregates this opening from the employer's career page — apply using the button below to reach the official application. Browse more jobs at UBC.
This Assistant Manager role at UBC Vancouver Campus leads the Geering Up Camps, Clubs and Events programs. The successful candidate will oversee program administration, delivery, and strategic planning for youth outreach initiatives. Key duties include managing a $1.9 million budget and a team of 125 student staff, ensuring program excellence and participant safety. Top requirements include an undergraduate degree and at least three years of experience in child and youth programs.
UBC's Faculty of Applied Science is seeking a dedicated Assistant Manager for its well-established Geering Up Camps, Clubs and Events. This pivotal role supports the flagship Geering Up Engineering Outreach program, which has a 31-year history of promoting science, engineering, math, and technology to children and youth across British Columbia. The program reaches over 6,000 youth annually through a dynamic team of 125 student staff, delivering over 100,000 hours of face-to-face programming. As a key part of Applied Science's diversity and community engagement strategies, Geering Up strives to reach all children and youth, regardless of background, with special outreach efforts for groups traditionally underrepresented in STEM fields. The Assistant Manager will play a crucial role in upholding the mission and mandate of these vital programs, contributing to student recruitment goals and enriching both the university and the broader community. This position offers an exciting opportunity to lead impactful educational initiatives.
The Assistant Manager, Geering Up Camps, holds significant responsibility for the operational planning and management of the Geering Up Camps, Clubs, and Events programs. This includes overseeing the annual budget of $1.9 million and creating robust systems to facilitate program delivery at UBC, satellite communities, and online platforms. A core aspect of this manager role involves the full-cycle recruitment, training, supervision, and performance management of a large staff team, including direct reports like the Geering Up Vancouver Camps Coordinator and Offsite Camps Coordinator, as well as indirect oversight for 125-150 student employees and volunteers. The incumbent will develop and lead staff training initiatives, fostering a positive, healthy, and safe work environment that champions diversity and inclusion. Furthermore, the Assistant Manager will coordinate marketing and communication strategies for the programs, maintain crucial community relationships, and ensure best practices for safety and participant wellbeing are consistently applied across all camps and events. The ability to work collaboratively with various partners and manage multiple projects is essential for success in this dynamic environment.
Candidates for this Assistant Manager position should possess an undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline, coupled with a minimum of three years of experience overseeing child and youth programs. Experience within the STEM outreach ecosystem is considered a strong asset. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a proven ability to work independently in problem-solving and managing multiple projects, alongside superior communication and interpersonal skills. Essential qualifications also include the ability to perform financial planning functions, conduct needs analyses, and effectively plan, organize, manage, and evaluate programs within allocated time and resources. Authentic leadership, with a demonstrated ability to oversee and collaborate with staff, is paramount. A valid driver’s license and the ability to drive are required for supervising camps across various locations in the Lower Mainland, with access to a personal vehicle preferred. All Geering Up staff working with children are subject to a Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sectors, underscoring UBC's commitment to safety and ethical program delivery. This role offers a chance to contribute to meaningful outreach programs and develop leadership capabilities within a renowned Canadian institution.
