Board Secretary and Manager, Strategic Initiatives

3 weeks ago

Antigonish, Canada St. Francis Xavier University Full time

Posted: November 27, 2023
Application Deadline: December 15, 2023

Board Secretary and Manager, Strategic Initiatives
Professional Staff Group
Regular Full-Time
**Classification**: Band E
**Salary Rate**: $63,882 - $78,039 (Based on 37.5 hours per week)

**Overview**

Reporting to the President and Vice-Chancellor and accountable to the Chair of the Board of Governors, this dual role provides leadership in Board governance and strategic initiatives. As the Secretary to the Board of Governors, the incumbent is responsible for the organization and administration of Board of Governors and organization governance records, including governance compliance matters. As the Manager, Strategic Initiatives, the incumbent also serves a key function in facilitating the continuing implementation and evaluation of the University Strategic Plan.

In accordance with StFX's University Act, University By-laws, institutional policies and practices, and other legislation, the incumbent supports and guides the governance and deliberative processes of the university. They work with other senior leaders at the University to provide continuity to the Board of Governors and its committees. The incumbent routinely and accurately provides impartial advice on, and interpretation of, policies, by-laws, precedents, procedures, protocols and best practices to the Board of Governors as well as their committees.

The incumbent is also responsible for identifying opportunities, advising on strategy, recommending solutions, implementing strategic plans, fostering campus and community partnerships and responding to the objectives and priorities of the institution. The incumbent will coordinate, lead and assist with projects to support execution of strategic initiatives, as well as overseeing the development and execution of strategies and plans with measurable objectives in support of institutional initiatives. In addition to these responsibilities, the Manager develops and ensures ongoing implementation and measurement of progress toward, and success of, policies, projects and plans supporting institutional priorities.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Support the Office of the President, Vice-Presidents and University leadership with the planning, execution and evaluation of strategic planning initiatives.
- Oversee and lead strategic projects through assessment, diagnosis, design, and implementation, including gathering and analyzing data, bringing together relevant stakeholders, and delivering recommendations.
- Engage with diverse stakeholders, including the executive, deans, directors, and others to conceptualize, design, implement and sustain both incremental and transformational change initiatives. Convene discussions, gather relevant data, and seek input to inform strategic initiatives and directions.
- Leverage the use of data for strategic storytelling and communications on institutional progress across key strategic areas.
- Lead the development and review of policies and procedures related to Board governance with a focus on ensuring compliance with the relevant legal framework(s).
- With a primary focus on Board governance, provide professional advice and support in the development of other policies and procedures to ensure the effective operation of Board Committees and practices.
- Ensure the provision of expert and specialist advice to the Board Chair and the President on all matters of University Governance, identifying and suggesting workable solutions to issues that arise, and exercising judgement in line with University strategy and core values.
- Provide administrative support for the Board of Governors and select Board Committees including assisting with orientation, managing information requests, preparing agendas and minutes of all meetings as well as ensuring follow-up on action items as required.

**Qualifications**
- Master's degree, JD/LLB or equivalent experience.
- Minimum of 7 years' experience in governance and strategic planning.
- Experience in policy development and interpretation as well as a strong understanding of the relevant legal and governance frameworks.
- Experience with leading and implementing institution-wide strategic plans and initiatives.
- Ability to foster and maintain relationships with internal and external partners including government agencies.
- Proven capacity to conceptualize and execute projects, inspire others, and build consensus.
- Strong ability to work with mínimal supervision, self-motivated, extremely well-organized.
- This position requires a flexible work week during peak periods.

**Application Instructions**

St. Francis Xavier University is located in Mi'kma'ki, the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi'kmaq People.

**About St. Francis Xavier University**

Established in 1853, St. Francis Xavier University (StFX) is consistently recognized as one of the best universities in Canada. StFX exceeds the needs of today's undergraduates through providing the very best academic e

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