Management | Associate Vice-President, Education & Innovation - FT

• Chief Information Officer
• Executive Director, Administration (and Directors of Facilities, Ancillary Services etc.)
• Executive Director Marketing and Communications
• Executive Director Planning, Strategy and Transformation
• Registrar

• Provides leadership and guidance to Deans, Directors and their Associates to help them achieve progress measures defined the college’s strategic plan
• In collaboration with the Provost, works with Deans, Directors and their Associates on actions defined in the Education Plan and other institutional plans focussing on action-oriented planning for implementation with measurable and meaningful impact
• Coordinates schools’ and education service departments’ involvement in cross-college initiatives, projects and collaboration
• Is a key leader in the college’s strategic enrollment management initiatives, particularly in areas related to student retention, persistence and success
• Facilitates activities related to program renewal, program development and educational quality assurance processes
• Provides leadership in the development of education and academic policies related to programming and instruction, student services and support, research and copyright; works with Deans and Directors to ensure compliance with policies and responds as needed to student appeals or challenges to policy

• Provides leadership and guidance in support of creating a welcoming learning community that values mental wellbeing, wellness, inclusion and equity; is an advocate for accessibility and universal design for learning
• Is an active participant in the college’s Indigenization initiative and leads efforts to Indigenize service delivery
• Ensures integration of service delivery with the Registrar’s Office, Information Technology Services, Camosun International and other college departments

• Initiates consultation, engagement activities and data gathering to enhance the development and delivery of evidence-based programs and services
• Coordinates school and department strategies to leverage the optimal use of technology for education and service delivery
• Takes a lead in evaluating emerging educational and social trends and issues that could impact education and service delivery, determining an appropriate college response
• Champions development and learning for faculty and staff; supports the professional development of Deans and Directors

• Leads project work teams, ensuring collaboration and effective implementation of project goals
• In collaboration with the Registrar’s Office and Information Technology Services provides oversight to the systems and tools that are integral to educational service and program delivery
• Acts as the steward for systems and tools that rest within the Provost’s mandate
• Champions organizational effectiveness through support for strategic planning, budget development, project management and exemplary human resources practices
• Chairs committees (standing and ad hoc) that enhance service delivery, improve integration and information sharing across organizational structures

• Liaises with the Ombudsperson Office and the Camosun College Student Society on behalf of schools and departments
• Coordinates communications from the Provost’s office
• Cultivates partnerships and collaborative projects with other post-secondary and community-based institutions
• Leads activities to recognize and celebrate successes and milestones

• Assumes the duties of the Vice-President as and when required
• Assumes any duties and responsibilities that may be assigned by the Vice-President
• Attends Camosun College and Board and Board Committee meetings as required

QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduate degree (Masters or Doctoral)
• Five to seven years professional experience in student affairs or academic support services or teaching at a post-secondary institution
• Five to seven years experience in a senior leadership role at a post-secondary institution
• A combination of education and experience may be considered

• Strategic and visionary thinker with a demonstrated ability to lead, empower and inspire innovation and excellence; proven ability to lead change and organizational development initiatives
• Demonstrated commitment to serving students with diverse backgrounds, interests, goals and abilities with an understanding of a student-centred approach to education and service delivery
• Demonstrated strong leadership and decision-making skills with the capacity for resolving issues in an open and consultative manner
• Demonstrated analytical aptitude and proven problem-solving skills using both professional knowledge and common sense
• Ability to engage internal and external communities and foster strategic partnerships; ability to build strong relationships and to work collaboratively
• Strong communicator, with well-developed presentation skills
• Demonstrated commitment to Indigenization, equity, diversity and inclusion
• Demonstrated knowledge of trends, issues, opportunities and challenges facing the post-secondary education and community colleges specifically,
• Ability to develop budgets, oversee financial planning and resource allocation in accordance with academic priorities
• Demonstrated knowledge of educational technology and administrative systems