Oppportunities

LEADERites

Thank you for your interest in the LEADER Project. LEADER is the most unique and exciting extracurricular program available at Ivey.

Students who are selected to participate in LEADER benefit from unparalleled global insight into private sector driven development, unique cultural experiences, and create an impact in both emerging economies and the Ivey community. Each year, LEADER sends a team of Ivey students to a number of sites, where they teach foundational business administration and entrepreneurial skills through the case method and 1-on-1 coaching. LEADERite Instructors from the MBA, HBA, MSc and PhD programs undergo training to then take part in a mutually beneficial experience that allows them to build a unique skill set. 

Being involved in LEADER will give you exposure to Ivey faculty, the Dean, prominent Ivey alumni, and an opportunity to work with Ivey students from other programs. With over three decades since inception, LEADER has over 900 alumni across Canada and the world. LEADERites are fully responsible to manage a $50,000+ annual operating budget and successfully execute on all the aspects of the organization from strategy, marketing, finance, logistics, and operations. Conquering these unique challenges is invaluable and proves useful in the careers of LEADERites. 

Eligibility Requirements

Site Team, Serbia, 2019

LEADER has made tremendous progress in recent years and we are seeking individuals committed to continuing this trend. LEADER is a significant undertaking as the work level is consistent throughout the year, but the rewards are unrivalled. The successful execution of the Project is not from the work of just one person, but rather the entire team. We are constantly seeking a diverse set of students who are highly driven, entrepreneurial, dedicated, professional, and adaptable team players. LEADERites must meet the following eligibility requirements:

  • Current student in the Ivey Business School’s MBA, HBA, MSc or PhD programs

  • Available to travel abroad for 2-3 weeks in April and May 

  • Commit a minimum of 5 hours per week, consisting of meetings and individual assignments 

  • Attend a minimum of 3 Teaching Training days on weekends between January and March 

  • Provide a $1,500 deposit, which will be returned provided you reach your $1,500 fundraising target and as the Project meets or exceeds its budgetary objectives for the year

  • Financial assistance is available for those who qualify

  • Confirm that you will not be participating in the HBA/MBA/MSc Exchange programs

  • HBA1s to confirm a 2-year commitment to LEADER subject to a performance review after Year 1


To ensure that the Project is successful, participants are asked to join a Committee to help support program goals. The roles and positions include:

Our Positions

  • Executive Directors

    Chief Executive Officers of the Project

  • Curriculum

    Develop content or the program delivery and facilitate Instructor preparation

  • Logistics

    Coordinate logistics arcoss each site

  • Fundraising & Engagement

    Organize events, fundraise, and build relationships amongst LEADERites, LEADER alumni and other Project Stakeholders

  • Impact

    Create new tools to manage and assess LEADER’s impact across all sites

  • Marketing & Communications

    Build and enhance LEADER’s brand through traditional and social media

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