University Secretary

The Office of the President is committed to fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and innovation. We prioritize the well-being and engagement of our faculty, staff and students to create a supportive and inclusive environment for learning and growth.

The University Secretary will have the opportunity to make a significant impact, work in an innovative, collaborative, and supportive setting, and be at the forefront of shaping the university's governance processes.

**What we offer**:

- Flexible work arrangements
- Comprehensive Health and Dental
- Post Retirement Benefits
- Tuition Waivers
- Health and Wellness on Campus available to staff
- Professional Development Opportunities

**RESPONSIBILITIES**:
The University of Prince Edward Island governs itself with a bi-cameral governance structure, as set out in the PEI University Act. The Board of Governors is the highest governing body overseeing the University's activities, finances, and property, and the Senate has authority for academic governance.

The University Secretary will:

- serve as an officer of the university, reporting to the President and Vice-Chancellor, and in respect of governance, having a dotted line reporting relationship to the Chair of the Board of Governors. This individual has oversight of the university's compliance with the PEI University Act, including the preservation of the university's autonomous governance structure as set out in that legislation
- act as the primary governance expert for the university. They work closely with the President, the Chair of the Board of Governors, the Chair of Senate, senior administration, and committee chairs, to ensure good governance practices are in place, and timely input of recommendations and information to committees and to the Board of Governors and Senate
- oversee the university's policy framework, ensuring consistency of policies with the PEI University Act and By-Laws, the appropriate delegation of authority and corresponding accountability through and within policies, working with the university to identify and address policy gaps and to ensure policy compliance.
- acts as a liaison between the Board of Governors, the Senate, and the senior leaders of the UPEI. They oversee the coordination and facilitation of the activities of the Board of Governors and will, as the position and office evolve, provide governance support to the Senate, leading long-term planning and management for all governance activities

**QUALIFICATIONS**:

- Master’s degree, ideally, in policy, law, public policy, administration, and/or governance and at least seven (7) years of experience related to the specified responsibilities, with at least five (5) in a management-level position or an equivalent combination of education and experience required
- A GPC.D, ICD.D or C.Dir designation is an asset
- Demonstrated experience advising on policy development and interpretation, and knowledge of university bicameral governance systems required
- Knowledge of the post-secondary environment and a passion for providing exceptional educational experience is required
- Demonstrated ability to align policies and operations with broader institutional goals
- Networking skills to facilitate external relations with similar roles and governance organizations
- Superior skill in organizing resources and a keen ability to establish strategic priorities
- Integrity and objectivity, with sound judgment combined with diplomacy and discretion
- A credible, collaborative, and consultative leader, capable of building strong, trusting relationships
- Decisiveness combined with a facilitative style and the ability to effectively explain decisions and bring clarity to complex issues
- Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills with the capacity to communicate and collaborate effectively with all levels of the University and in committee environments