Executive Director, Student Affairs

Job Number : J0924-0140

Status : Permanent

Open Positions : 1

Salary Scale : Excluded Scale, appropriate placement on the scale

Hours / Week : 35

Compensation : $122,418.00 - $187,707.00 (Compensation beyond the mid-point requires approval by the Public Sector Employers Council Secretariat (PSEC))

The Executive Director, Student Affairs provides strategic and visionary leadership to a range of departments, programs, and committees which focus on the student experience, student rights and responsibilities, and holistic student development and support.

Qualifications

• Evidence of ongoing professional development relevant to the portfolio
• Eight years of senior management experience in post-secondary focused on student experience and success
• Proven ability to develop, monitor, and evaluate organizational plans
• Proven ability to engage in critical thought and data analysis to inform strategic planning, goal setting, and program evaluation and assessment
• Proven ability to synthesize detailed, complex information into clear and compelling recommendations and briefings
• Excellent interpersonal, written, presentation, and oral communication skills, delivered in a manner appropriate to the audience
• Demonstrated ability to manage crisis interventions and emergencies
• Evidence of an inclusive and collaborative approach to leadership
• Management / supervision experience, ideally in a union environment
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including teambuilding
• Strong budget and financial management skills
• Demonstrated knowledge of post-secondary students, including subpopulations within and their academic success and support needs
• Demonstrated ability to model appropriate professional, ethical, and collaborative behaviours that engender collaboration, trust, and respect consistent with the responsibilities of this position

UFV LEADERSHIP PROFICIENCIES

• Create and implement plans - shape, align and execute the strategic priorities to meet student and community needs.
• Lead change Remain flexible, adjusting to changing circumstances and lead positive change by balancing innovation and calculated risk taking.
• Cultivate collaborative relationships Build effective working relationships internally and externally and collaborate to achieve mutually beneficial goals.
• Inspire and develop talent - Invest in developing yourself, staff and faculty, effective teams, and our culture of excellence.
• Make effective decisions - Make sound and timely decisions that benefit UFV in both straightforward and ambiguous circumstances.
• Infuse Indigenization, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Lead by example, valuing differing perspectives and backgrounds and promote equity, inclusion and respect in a diverse environment.

About UFV

The University of the Fraser Valley is located on the traditional territory of the Halq'eméylem-speaking peoples. We express our gratitude and respect for the honour of living and working in Stó : lo Tém : éxw (Stó : lo Land;

Stó : lo World). In all that we do, UFV strives to support and honour the Stó : lo peoples' goals of self-determination and well-being on these lands.

A commitment to Indigenization and Reconciliation is core to our institutional Vision and Integrated Strategic Plan : IYAQAWTXW which means House of Transformation.

This commitment includes the goal of centering Indigenous ways of knowing throughout our organization, recognizing our responsibilities to community, and a multi-year plan to increase the number of Indigenous faculty, staff, and administrators working at UFV.

UFV has four campus locations within the beautiful Fraser Valley in British Columbia. Recognized as one of BC's top employers, UFV offers a combination of career and lifestyle benefits.

Join a team of 1,400 passionate professionals who value integrity, inclusivity and excellence. At UFV, you will serve a vibrant community, and shape the future of 15,000 students.

Indigenization, equity, and diversity are essential to our work as a university. A diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been historically underrepresented and marginalized.

At UFV, we are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that represents the community we proudly serve. We encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, members of groups that experience discrimination due to race, colour, place of origin, ancestry, and / or religion, persons who identify as women and 2SLGBTQ+, and persons with disabilities.

We invite applicants to complete a confidential self-identification survey as part of the application process. All questions are voluntary, with an option to decline to answer.

Information will be used to support efforts to broaden the diversity of the recruitment process, and results are not shared with the selection committee.

Inquiries about the survey may be directed to [email protected]. Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. In an effort to be both environmentally and fiscally responsible, UFV will contact only candidates receiving an interview.

We thank all applicants for considering UFV for employment. Shortlisted applicants may be required to undergo a criminal record check and / or a verification of their education credentials.

UFV is committed to the principle of equity in employment.

Please note : you should receive a confirmation email once you have successfully applied to this position. If you do not, please contact the Njoyn Help Desk at candidate.

[email protected] or 1-877-427-7717 Monday to Friday 8am to 8pm (EST).

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