Administrative Positions
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Last updated: May 16, 2013
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, CONTINUING & PROFESSIONAL STUDIES - Competition Number 12-116
MANAGER, COMMUNICATIONS & MARKETING – Competition Number 13-62
ASSISTANT REGISTRAR – Competition Number 13-06
CONFIDENTIAL ASSISTANT, RISK SERVICES – Competition Number 13-80
DIVISIONAL BUSINESS MANAGER, FACULTY OF ACADEMIC AND CAREER ADVANCEMENT – Competition Number 13-81
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, CONTINUING & PROFESSIONAL STUDIES - Competition Number 12-116
Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) is a regionally focused, teaching-led institution. Situated in Metro Vancouver, and with an operating budget of approximately $140 million, KPU is a multi-sector university offering a wide array of undergraduate degree programs, trades and technology programs, and one and two-year certificate and diploma programs to 18,000 students on campuses in Surrey, Richmond, Langley and Cloverdale.
Reporting to the Provost and Vice-President Academic, the Executive Director Continuing and Professional Studies will be responsible for research and identification of market opportunities, program feasibility assessments, business development, organization, coordination, marketing, fiscal accountability, supervision and evaluation of Continuing and Professional Studies at KPU, ensuring that these initiatives support KPU’s strategic priorities. Led by the Executive Director, Continuing and Professional Studies will work in partnership with the academic Deans, faculty and key stakeholders to develop new non-credit and credit courses and programs, expand the student base, foster awareness in the community, and represent the interests of KPU.
The successful candidate will have a graduate degree and significant experience working in post-secondary continuing education preferably within a unionized environment. The incumbent will have a proven ability to lead the development of creatively compelling professional programs that are in tune with demographic, social and market trends. The position requires exceptional managerial and entrepreneurial skills. As well, the Executive Director will have strong emotional intelligence, exhibit outstanding social awareness and relationship management skills in order to create and maintain effective partnerships with Deans and their Faculties. Finally, the Executive Director will lead and motivate a small team of education professionals, build strong interpersonal relationships, and oversee a substantial budget.
Help KPU elevate its superb reputation as a multidisciplinary post secondary institution that fuels future generations by sharing your superior leadership skills and enthusiasm. To explore this unique leadership opportunity, please call Barb Steele, Human Resource Consultant at 604-599-2277.
Please see Executive Brief for further information.
To be considered for this position, please submit your resume and related information via email to employ@kwantlen.ca.
The competition will remain open until an appointment is made, but a review of candidates will begin on March 1, 2013
DEAN, SCHOOL OF BUSINESS – Competition Number 13-07
Kwantlen Polytechnic University is a regionally focused, teaching-led institution. Situated in Metro Vancouver, and with an operating budget of approximately $140 million, KPU is a multi-sector university offering a wide array of undergraduate degree programs, trades and technology programs, and one and two-year certificate and diploma programs to 18,000 students on campuses in Surrey, Richmond, Langley and Cloverdale.
With a broad University mandate focusing on access, academic and work-ready education as well as innovation & scholarship, KPU seeks a Dean for the School of Business to help shape the Faculty and the institution during a period of dynamic growth and change.
Kwantlen's School of Business is the second largest business school in Western Canada—consisting of over 150 business faculty, 3,500 full-time students, and 9,000 total students annually who are enrolled in one of the 16 available program options. Awarded international accreditation by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP), Kwantlen's School of Business meets the rigorous educational standards established by ACBSP and stands as one of the few internationally accredited business schools in B.C.
As the Dean you will bring vision, energy and leadership to the School of Business and take its academic, international and community activities, scholarship and innovation to new heights. As the leader of one of KPU’s largest Faculties, you will serve as a key member of the leadership team. Encouraging a collaborative approach, you will support academic excellence and promote originality and innovation in teaching, research, and scholarship. You will build an enhanced student experience, attract and support exceptional faculty members, and continue to build local, national and international opportunities and partnerships.
As an accomplished academic, a respected business person, and an inspiring leader, you will have earned a doctorate in a relevant business discipline and have a reputation for excellent scholarship, teaching and student engagement. Consideration will be given to outstanding candidates with an MBA or related Master’s degree. Drawing upon past successes at the level of Dean, Associate Dean, Chair, or as Director of an Institute or Centre, you will build upon the Faculty’s ongoing success. A strategic and collaborative leadership style, proven administrative experience, and excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential in this role.
To explore this exceptional leadership opportunity, please call Carla Deresh in the Human Resource Services department at 604-599-2407. To be considered for this position, please submit your resume and related information via email to employ@kwantlen.ca.
Please see Executive Brief for further information.
This opportunity will remain open until an appointment is made.
MANAGER, COMMUNICATIONS & MARKETING – Competition Number 13-62
Kwantlen Polytechnic University is seeking an experienced and dynamic Manager of Communications and Marketing who thrives on new challenges; an energetic self-starter with an exceptional ability to lead, build relationships and collaborate on marketing and communications projects. This full-time temporary position is expected to commence July 2, 2013 to August 2014 and is located on our Surrey campus.
PRIMARY FUNCTION:
Reporting to the Director, Communications and Marketing Services, the Manager of Communications and Marketing is responsible for implementing the series of comprehensive marketing and communications plans to maintain and enhance Kwantlen Polytechnic University’s visibility, branding, positioning, media/community relations and communications, advertising and promotions programs.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Assists the Director, Communications and Marketing Services with strategic research and development of the University’s overall marketing, recruitment, retention, advertising, promotion and communications plans.
2. Research, develop, implement, manage and measure marketing programs and activities, institutional awareness campaigns and media relations programs and activities to support the University’s strategic marketing and communications plans.
3. Manage the development, implementation and measurement of advertising including print, radio, TV, outdoor and social media and all promotional collateral for the University marketing and communications programs.
4. Liaise with and provide direction to external stakeholders, audiences and contacts such as ministry personnel, media, community agencies and other groups for development and management of PR and media relations campaigns that are in line with overall strategic objectives of the University.
5. Manage the writing, production and distribution of University media releases, photo releases, public service announcements and other written communications directed at community members, government ministries and other internal and external audiences.
6. Responsible for the full scope of supervisory duties for department staff according to University policy and consistent with the BCGEU collective agreement.
QUALIFICATIONS
1. Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business or Communications with 3 years directly related experience in marketing and communications in a managerial role, 5 years preferred.
2. Proven ability to plan, schedule and manage staff in a busy environment with priorities of paying attention to detail, optimizing resources and effectively meeting deadlines and project requirements.
3. Demonstrated strategic experience and success in managing and developing successful marketing campaigns, advertising, social media, writing media releases, speaking to media, and other related marketing and communications tasks.
4. Excellent writing, proofreading and editing skills for different types of media (print and electronic) with an eye for detail, design, content and brand.
5. Demonstrated proficiency and experience in graphic design and print productions and using PC and Mac computers and publishing software.
6. Must be a self-starter with proven experience in supervision and administration.
If you are innovative and a creative, high energy, self-starter who thrives on new challenges and are interested in this unique and exciting employment opportunity, please forward your resume, including copies of post-secondary transcripts, quoting competition number 13-62 by May 21, 2013 to: employ@kwantlen.ca.
ASSISTANT REGISTRAR – Competition Number 13-06
The Office of the Registrar at Kwantlen Polytechnic University is currently seeking a dynamic and experienced individual for the position of Assistant Registrar. This management position is responsible for student systems functional operations, operational and ad hoc reporting on student related data, and managing the maintenance of pan-divisional data including PENs and high school transcripts. In this role, you will also provide leadership to the enrolment reporting team, define and implement the functional configuration of the university student information systems, and act as an internal business systems and procedures consultant to the Office of the Registrar and other student focused areas. This position will also act as the Associate Registrar, Registration, Records, and Systems, when the Associate Registrar is unavailable.
This Assistant Registrar position can be a step in the career path towards the role of Registrar. Candidates will be recognized gurus in student information systems and have a detailed understanding of the broad responsibilities of the Office of the Registrar. You should believe that “computers don’t make mistakes” – and be able to prove it by separating operator error from configuration error from genuine bug. Your friends might call you a geek; and that’s a good thing because this position will see you authoring SQL, HTML, CSS, and Gantt charts. Certification as a Microsoft Office Specialist in MS-Excel, MS-Word, and MS Access should be so easy, you’ve already done it.
KPU is a post-secondary institution – so you should have a strong understanding of how the academy runs, the role of faculty, and how curriculum and systems relate to each other. Experience in curriculum administration or logistics and a degree audit system is an asset.
The ability to communicate patiently and effectively with a diverse range of people and situations is vital in this role, as is the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with University administration, faculty, and staff.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate experience as a functional lead administering a Banner Student module (admissions, scheduling, registration, records, graduation) in or for the Office of the Registrar. If you’re the right “geek”, experience in a comparable student information system will do. Our office is fast paced and always changing, so your ability to problem solve, organize, prioritize, and meet deadlines is the only way you’ll get the job done.
Qualifications for this new position include: a bachelor's degree, preferably in computer science, information technology, or library/archival science, plus a minimum of seven years recent related experience in or supporting the Office of the Registrar, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
If you are interested in joining an exceptional team of student service professionals, please forward your resume and copies of your post-secondary transcripts, quoting competition number 13-06 to employ@kwantlen.ca.
We will begin reviewing applications on May 27, 2013. This opportunity will remain open until filled.
Salary: $62,700 - $72,100 per year.
CONFIDENTIAL ASSISTANT, RISK SERVICES – Competition Number 13-80
Kwantlen Polytechnic University is currently seeking a full-time permanent Confidential Assistant, Risk Services to work in the Human Resource Services department located on our Langley campus. This administrative role performs a wide variety of responsible, complex and confidential administrative duties in support of the Risk Services team, which encompasses Occupational Health & Safety, Organizational Risk, Security Services and Emergency Planning. As required, this position will also provide support to Employee Relations.
Supporting a number of managers, the successful candidate will produce a variety of documents including correspondence, memos, meeting agendas and reports. These documents include those of a highly sensitive nature relating to University risk matters, labour relations and human rights and harassment complaints. In addition, the Confidential Assistant, Risk Services will liaise with external organizations, agencies, institutions and local, regional and provincial jurisdictions to obtain, respond to, and / or disseminate information. This position will maintain the integrity of systems, contribute to the design and implementation of work related processes, organize conference logistics and maintain and support the ongoing review and revisions of policy, procedures, manuals and web sites.
Minimum qualifications include completion of a recognized post-secondary diploma (two years) or equivalent combination of education and experience plus five years of recent relevant related experience, with progressively increasing levels of responsibility. The successful candidate must demonstrate excellent organizational skills; the ability to prioritize workload and possess excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to interact and communicate with others at all levels of the organization. Demonstrated tact and discretion in preparing, disclosing and handling information of confidential and/or sensitive nature is required. Knowledge and experience working with services under the Risk umbrella and/or Employee Relations is an asset, with the demonstrated ability to use MS Office software including word processing, spreadsheet and data base and presentation software at an advanced level required.
If this exciting employment opportunity intrigues you and you have a strong administrative support background, please forward your resume, including photocopies of post-secondary transcripts, quoting the competition number 13-80 by June 3, 2013 to:employ@kwantlen.ca.
DIVISIONAL BUSINESS MANAGER, FACULTY OF ACADEMIC AND CAREER ADVANCEMENT – Competition Number 13-81
Kwantlen Polytechnic University is recruiting for a Divisional Business Manager to provide strategic administrative leadership to the Faculty of Academic and Career Advancement. The Divisional Business Manager will be accountable for the implementation and oversight of management, financial and human resources systems and controls to ensure Faculty operations are effective and efficient and meet the needs of students, departments and programs.
The Divisional Business Manager will lead and manage planning and implementation of a variety of initiatives. He/she will collaborate with the Dean and Associate Dean to foster positive and effective working relationships within the Faculty and the University community, as well as with external colleagues, agencies, institutions and government stakeholders.
The Divisional Business Manager will be responsible for collaborating with department Chairs/Coordinators in enrollment planning, scheduling, resourcing and management of the Faculty’s programs. He/she will work closely with the Office of the Registrar and other academic Faculties to ensure streamlined and effective enrollment management and program structures that meet the needs of students. The Divisional Business Manager will also provide direction to faculty and staff for matters relating to policy, systems, procedures, budget and collective agreement interpretation.
The successful candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree and three or more years of educational administrative experience in a relevant discipline with increasing levels of responsibility. Preference will be given to candidates with a Master’s degree or equivalent.
Please forward your resume, including photocopies of post secondary transcripts, quoting competition number 13-81 by May 31, 2013 to: employ@kwantlen.ca.
