Associate Director, Professional Development

**Job Type**:
Employee

**Duration in Months** **(for fixed-term jobs):
N/A

**Job Family**:
Business Strategy and Planning

**# of Open Positions**:
1

**Faculty/Service - Department**:
Professional Development Institute

**Campus**:
Main Campus

**Union Affiliation**:
N/A

**Date Posted**:
December 02, 2024

**Applications must be received **BEFORE**:
December 13, 2024

**Hours per week**:
35

**Salary Grade**:
Non-Union Grade NM2

**Salary Range**:
$112,957.00 - $140,190.00

About the Professional Development Institute:
The Professional Development Institute (PDI) of the University of Ottawa has been in the business of providing recognized career learning for over 40 years. Tens of thousands of decision makers and professionals at all levels in the public service and the private sector benefit from courses, programs and events to advance their knowledge and expertise. PDI’s experienced instructors are content and industry experts in their field and are trained to meet the specific needs of adult learners.

**Position Purpose**:
Reporting to the Executive Director, Professional Development Institute, the incumbent directs the operations of the Institute to create the conditions for a major transformation of the PDI into a growing source of revenue for the University of Ottawa, and provide leadership in professional development for the University as a whole. Actively participate in the development of a national and international strategic direction for the Institute, and ensure the implementation of an ambitious growth plan, through the effective and creative management of PDI's financial resources, processes and people, and through the creation of innovative and sustainable programs. Instill a culture of innovation and collaboration among the broader PDI team (staff, instructors, collaborators) in line with the broader PDI mandate to provide leadership in making professional development central to the University's educational mission. Achieve agreements with Faculties for the delivery of joint initiatives, microprograms, and various cost-effective professional development activities.

**In this role, your responsibilities will include**:

- In close collaboration with the Executive Director, establish the action plan to achieve the short, medium and long term strategic objectives, based on the PDI's broader mandate: to generate significant revenues for the University, to provide leadership in continuing professional development for the University as a whole, in partnership with the faculties, and to contribute to the University's national and international reputation and prestige.
- Plan and implement rigorous business processes and financial frameworks to optimize the activities of the various PDI business areas, in line with strategic objectives and the rapidly changing competitive environment in the professional development sector; ensure the financial viability of all PDI programs.
- Develop and implement a formal and systematic evaluation process for all PDI programs and services to ensure their quality and relevance; implement measures to make adjustments as required.
- Conduct strategic intelligence and detailed analyses of continuing professional development practices, trends and needs at provincial, national and international levels. Evaluate issues and challenges in the continuing professional development industry in order to identify and develop innovative programs and services that meet the need for skills renewal and updating.
- Provide leadership in continuing professional development for the entire University. Work with Deans, Associate Deans and Professors to implement joint initiatives to generate revenue for these faculties and for the University.

**What you will bring**:

- In-depth knowledge and experience of executive-level management, exercised in an academic or equivalent environment and acquired through graduate studies. Preference given to MBA holders with relevant experience in the management of revenue-generating organizations.
- Minimum 10 years management experience.
- Knowledge of strategic planning principles, practices and procedures and solid experience in financial and human resources management as well as in directing and implementing short, medium and long-term operational plans tailored to a cost-recovery organization operating in a competitive and changing environment.
- Demonstrated skills in project management, in developing innovative partnerships in the academic field, and in evaluating programs and services.
- Extensive knowledge of the evolution and characteristics of the continuing professional development market in the public and private sectors.
- In-depth knowledge and solid experience in developing and implementing policies, guidelines and procedures relevant to the core practices of a complex organization (contractual agreements and partnerships, IT systems and e-commerce, customer service).
- Strong communication, leadership and team management skills;