Senior Academic Director

5 days ago


Edmonton, Alberta, Canada NAIT Full time

About NAIT

As a leading institution in Canada's economy, NAIT has consistently evolved to meet the needs of students and industry. With a rich history spanning over 60 years, NAIT delivers exceptional talent and critical innovation that industry needs to grow and compete.

Overview of the Role

The Senior Academic Director will provide strategic academic and administrative leadership to achieve the Academic Plan and The NAIT Effect objectives. Reporting to the Vice President Academic, this business unit leader will drive and advance relationships with other institutes to create and collaborate on partnership initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Foster effective relationships with local, regional, and provincial governments to advance the portfolio's initiatives.
  • Provide visionary leadership to cultivate a culture of innovation in operational excellence and sound academic quality practices.
  • Advance collaborative relationships across NAIT to achieve consistency and equitability in supports for students and internal partners.
  • Maintain oversight for centralized services and set strategic direction within the portfolio.
  • Develop and manage the portfolio's overall budget and provide strategic oversight of portfolio administrative functions.
  • Provide mentorship and leadership guidance to others as part of succession planning.

Requirements:

  • Undergraduate degree, graduate degree preferred.
  • Recent experience in a senior leadership role within a complex organization leading a large, high-functioning team.
  • Leadership experience within an academic institution.
  • Equivalent sum of relevant education and experience considered.
  • International and national travel may be required.

Compensation: $178,236,409.16 annually, plus a comprehensive benefits package.



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