Vice-President of Administration - University College of the North

Overview

University College of the North (UCN), Manitoba's newest post secondary educational institution located in northern Manitoba is committed to meeting the educational needs of all of our students. With two main campuses (The Pas and Thompson) and twelve regional centres throughout northern Manitoba, UCN provides quality education in the north. If you are a dynamic and accomplished senior executive team member with extensive experience in higher education, an outgoing leader and team player with a strong record of achievement we welcome your interest in becoming a member of the UCN community.

Responsibilities

University College of the North is seeking an exceptional individual for the position of Vice-President of Administration. As a member of the senior executive team, your experience includes excellent communication abilities and strategies for working effectively with both internal and external stakeholders. Included in this experience is a broad strategic view particularly with a dynamic, developing and growing university college. As the Vice-President of Administration, you will lead the Administration Division and contribute to the university college as a whole by working collaboratively and cooperatively with all members of the Senior Executive Council to align the mission, vision, values, mandate, structure and resources particularly as these relate to the Administrative Division and departments of UCN. You will share in the setting of strategic plans and goals for UCN and will provide collaborative leadership in the planning, organizing, staffing and management of UCN administrative operations. You will ensure that administrative operations support the strategic direction of University College of the North.

Experience and Qualifications

The successful candidate will possess a Masters Degree; PhD is preferred, particularly in the areas of information technology, business, human resource development, administration and/or public relations and marketing; a minimum of five years experience and expertise in progressively more senior management positions in higher education; proven experience managing within a multi-disciplinary union environment and a demonstrated appreciation for and understanding of the academic environment; excellent strategic thinking, planning and implementation skills along with strong leadership, relationship management and communication skills; proven knowledge of and experience with Aboriginal and northern social, economic and transitional issues. Crucial to this position is a demonstrated ability to understand diversity, and cultural influences and issues specific to adult learners in northern communities. Personal experience and/or knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal cultures are essential. The ability to speak an Aboriginal language is an asset.

How to Apply

Applicants are asked to provide a cover letter, C.V., and letters of reference.
Apply in writing to: University College of the North, Attention: Human Resources, P.O. Box 3000, The Pas MB R9A 1M7; Fax: (204) 623-4414; Email: hrinfo@ucn.ca. (Preferred)