Senior Academic Leadership Professional

3 weeks ago


Edmonton, Alberta, Canada ExecThread Full time
Strategic Academic Quality Director

ExecThread is seeking a Strategic Academic Quality Director to provide agile strategic academic and administrative leadership to achieve the Academic Plan and institutional objectives. The successful candidate will be a key member of the Academic Leadership Team, contributing to the development of academic and business plans, financial strategies, and performance objectives. The role encompasses setting the strategic direction for academic quality, program evaluation, learning technology, and various academic and operational functions. The Director will also be responsible for driving and advancing both internal and external relationships, maintaining oversight of centralized services, and managing the portfolio's budget.

Candidates for this position at ExecThread should possess an undergraduate degree, with a graduate degree preferred, and have recent experience in a senior leadership role within a complex organization, particularly within an academic institution. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a proven track record in the application of core competencies such as driving vision and purpose, balancing stakeholders, strategic mindset, driving results, and instilling trust. Essential qualifications include a sound understanding of academic and administrative leadership in a post-secondary environment, as well as knowledge of educational, human resource, and quality management theory and practices. The role requires a leader who can cultivate a culture of innovation, advance collaborative relationships, and ensure the success of the academic portfolio.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement strategic plans to achieve academic quality and operational excellence
  • Lead and manage the Academic Leadership Team to drive institutional objectives
  • Maintain oversight of centralized services and manage the portfolio's budget
  • Drive and advance internal and external relationships to support academic quality and operational excellence


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