Our client, a prominent university is seeking an Executive Director Operations to provide operational leadership for its campus based in downtown Vancouver. The Vancouver campus boasts an excellent and dedicated core of full and part-time faculty, a new, state-of-the-art facility, small class sizes, close working relations between students, faculty and staff, and an intensive and unrivaled student support system focused on individual student success. The student population is growing every year with increasing enrolment in multiple accredited professional undergraduate and graduate degree programs making this a great time to join the leadership team!
Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, the Executive Director Operations is responsible for the operational activities of the Vancouver campus including facility management, and multi-year business and facility planning. The position
acts as a part of the leadership team, while also directly supporting Human Resources and Information Technology.
What you will be doing:

• Assists the COO in creating an environment that supports the campus and University goals and objectives and that fosters a sense of community among students, faculty, administrators, staff, and guests.
• Assists the COO in enforcing the Campus and University administrative policies and standards.
• Oversees all hiring and appointments for all Vancouver-based staff
• Oversees current and future capital planning and projects
• Develops and implements policies and programs for administrative operations and building security.
• With the Leadership Team, establishes enrollment targets and goals for the Campus and is responsible for the achievement of those goals.
• Participates in the development, review, and implementation of University policies and procedures.
• Oversees administrative services including facilities management, space planning, and Campus safety and security
• Negotiates with vendors for contracted services: facilities, maintenance, security, custodial, vending, printing, and bookstore.
• With the COO, oversees HR practices for the Vancouver Campus.
• With the COO, and the Quality Assurance Coordinator, ensures compliance with regulatory agencies, including the preparation of required reporting obligations.
• Researches, analyzes and reports trends and benchmarks with other organizations regarding financial and operational practices.
• Acts as the Privacy Officer for the Vancouver Campus
• Oversees Accommodations for Students with Disabilities.

Who you are:

• Master's degree required or equivalent in a field related to higher education administration. Doctorate is a plus.
• Administrative experience in higher education including staff management and fiscal accountability.
• Extensive knowledge of university operations required.
• Experience in the development and oversight of a substantial budget.
• Ability to provide leadership to diverse constituencies, and develop and maintain effective and constructive collaborative relationships with campus administration and staff at all levels.
• Outstanding communications, organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to provide leadership and a commitment to working in an inclusive, diverse and participative organizational culture.
• Computer proficiency in data management, spreadsheet, and word processing applications. Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite required.
• Familiarity with Ellucian Colleague a plus.
• Valid passport required for international travel.
• Canadian residency or work permit required.

The successful candidate will be joining a collaborative team and will be rewarded with a generous compensation/benefits package (base salary of $160-180k). Interested candidates are asked to submit their resumes ASAP!