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Alexander College is looking for a passionate educator with exceptional communication and teamwork capabilities who will be able to provide vision, leadership, advocacy, and administrative oversight to staff and faculty while promoting excellence and integrity.
Alexander College seeks a responsible, experienced, and self-motivated President who can oversee, direct, and guide the College community. The President will act as lead in creating and implementing a new vision that will build and advance Alexander College and result in the renewal of both short-term and long-term strategic planning. The president oversees the college's operational and change management processes, guides the college community in generating a climate that enhances academic excellence and student success, and acts as the principal college ambassador. In conjunction with the College Executive team and Board members, the President guides the college community in fulfilling the College's strategic directions.
Reporting Relationship
The President is accountable to the Alexander College Board of Governors for the overall leadership and management of Alexander College.
Employment Type
Permanent, Full-time
Contract
Initial contract - 5 years
Work Week
As required
Location
Burnaby and Vancouver area
Education & Experience Requirements
Ph.D. or equivalent academic degree,
Ten or more years combined experience in higher education, administration, instruction and research, preferably in British Columbia;
Extensive and progressively responsible experience in higher education;
Experience in strategic planning and college-level policy development;
Experience collaborating and effectively working with executives, administrative staff, instructors and stakeholders.
Qualifications
Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills;
Superior knowledge of the BC College and University system;
Ability to organize, prioritize, multitask and work under pressure to meet tight deadlines;
Exceptional English oral and written communication skills as well as experience public-speaking and presenting and communicating on media platforms;
Experience with building relationships, networking, working with culturally diverse populations and a campus community;
Ability to maintain professionalism and cordiality when working with others;
Strong ability to take initiative and complete tasks;
Skilled in project management and working with teams;
Strong ability to proactively, critically, and collaboratively problem solve;
Commitment to innovation in learning, entrepreneurship, principles of Indigeneity and reconciliation, and advancing academic excellence through diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability.
Experience supporting the academic success of international students.
Skilled in conflict resolution, advising, and coaching of managers, supervisors, and employees on employee relations issues;
Demonstrated skills in leadership, collaboration, creative thinking, problem solving, communication and administration in higher education;
Superior knowledge of computer applications that support management systems and business office functions; competent using technology in an office setting. Experience with Microsoft Office is necessary. Experience with Canvas, SharePoint and Teams is desirable;
Personal qualities of integrity, honesty, openness, flexibility, and good judgement; an excellent communicator able to respect everyone in the college community.
Specific Responsibilities
In conjunction with senior management, plays the lead role in strategic planning, institutional assessment, review processes, organization and administrative development and resource allocation;
Oversees school policy and ensures compliance with all federal and provincial regulations governing higher education institutions and make recommendations when changes are necessary;
Oversees policies, procedures and systems to improve the overall administrative operations and effectiveness of the college;
Oversees all activities within the college, including those undertaken by faculty, administrative staff, and student committees;
Creates clear, precise and effective verbal and written communication for multiple audiences in individual, small group, and large group settings;
Represents the College at public meetings and functions as required;
Works with community groups, educational entities, business, industry, and legislative bodies to maintain partnerships that result in improved service to students and to the community;
Assesses and evaluates existing administrative methods and functions and adjusts, improves, and updates as needed;
Ensures best practices are being met within appointed departments and divisions;
Delegates duties and responsibilities to employees of the college.
How to Apply
If you are interested in the above position and you would like to apply, please e-mail your
cover letter ,
academic CV , and
leadership philosophy
with the e-mail title being
'[Your full-name]_President 2024'
to hiring@alexandercollege.ca.
Please note that applications without a cover letter will not be accepted. In your cover letter, be sure to tell us what you would bring to the team and why you'd be perfect for this role. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
No phone calls please.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Thank you!

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