Canada: Vice President Canadian Academic Programs

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Canada: Vice President, Canadian Academic Programs
Category:
Canadian Positions
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Department:
Canadian Operations
Locations:
Vancouver, British Columbia
Posted:
Jan 19, 2023
Closes:
Open Until Filled
Type:
Full-time
Position ID:
158092
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About **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***.:
**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. (CityU) is a distinguished and comprehensive private nonprofit university and an affiliate of the National University System. We are dedicated to providing accessible, achievable higher education to adult learners. As a pioneer in digital learning, we have been delivering online education for over 40 years. CityU is ranked by the U.S. News & World Report among the top for online bachelor's degree programs, and among the top online programs for veterans in the U.S. CityU prides itself on having a completion rate of twice the national average according to data from the Chronicle of Higher Education.
CityU has over 20 locations in the Northwest and worldwide. Many of our degree, certificate and endorsement programs are offered online, in-person, mixed-mode, and performance-based formats. Aside from its flagship campus and headquarters in Seattle, CityU offers programs in Canada, China, the Czech Republic, Mexico, Slovakia, Switzerland, and Vietnam.
Job Description:
Job Summary:
Provides focused leadership for all **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. academic programs delivered in Canada, ensuring quality and growth. Responsible for oversight and management of the University's academic affairs for all Canadian programs and sites. Provides leadership, planning, direction, and management to the academic units located at the Canadian sites to ensure they are of the highest academic quality. Represents the University in the external community at large, and with peer institutions of higher education. Participates as part of the President's Leadership Team.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Guides Program Directors in their supervision of the academic program and faculty; sets goals and measures and reports results.
In consultation with university leadership, represents the University to Canadian accrediting bodies; ensures that programs properly meet the needs of Canadian students and the standards of the Canadian accreditation bodies.
Provides direction in curriculum research and development.
Responsible for the resolution and disposition of student and/or faculty grievances in Canada.
Performs other duties as the President may assign from time to time.
Plans, organizes, and implements appropriate policies and practices for the delivery of programs in Canada.
Works with the Office of Institutional Effectiveness on assessment and program review processes.
Ensures that Canadian sites follow the University's academic policies and procedures.
Participates in community, business, and educational organizations that are relevant to the University's interests.
Collaborates with the VP of Canadian Operations and Enrollment on administrative matters in Canada. Works with the COO/VP of Finance in the development of and adherence to the budget for Academics and program strategy.
Maintains University relations in community, professional, and business organizations.
Identifies and assesses opportunities for new program development and program expansion.
Initiates and develops partnerships with other post-secondary educational institutions to evolve and implement programs.
Promotes and enhances collaboration among schools and departments.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Leads the Academic and Associate Program Directors.
Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with CityU policies and applicable laws.
Requirements:
Minimum Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Earned doctorate degree or equivalent in a related field.
Experience representing a university in front of accrediting bodies.
Experience managing a diverse workforce in higher education.
Demonstrated effective, executive-level participation in educational strategic planning.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and policies and procedures.
Wide-ranging experience in organizational development and organization management.
Proficiency with MS Office products.
Additional Information:
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, hear, and perform repetitive motions of the hands or wrists.
The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, grasp or handle, stoop or bend, and reach.
Working Conditions:
The working conditions described here represent those an employee encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Work is generally performed indoors in a typical office setting.
Evening and weekend hours are required in this position.
Travel, including overnight travel and travel to the US, may be required.
Salary information:
CAD $140,000 - $180,000/year DOE
Benefit Information:
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including paid holidays and paid time off; supplemental medical, dental, vision, and drug coverage; retirement savings plans with employer matching; tuition benefits; and other workplace perks such as flexible work schedules.
Application Instructions:
**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. accepts applications through this online process only. For consideration, please submit a complete application packet. A complete application is one that includes:
Completed Electronic Application Form
Resume
Cover Letter
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**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. is an equal opportunity employer and is continuously working to build a diverse faculty and staff. City University strongly encourages inquiries from all qualified individuals interested in becoming part of the CityU team, including women, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minorities.

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