Vice President of Ontario Administration

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**JOB SUMMARY**:
The Vice President of Ontario Administration is the senior administrative leader of the Niagara University campus in Canada, reporting directly to the University President. The incumbent will serve on the President's Senior Leadership Team and is a resource to the University's Board of Trustees. The Vice President provides visionary, strategic leadership and advocacy for the development of long
- and short-term campus goals, and provides organizational leadership, oversight of personnel and campus operations, compliance, and works cooperatively within Niagara University in Ontario and New York to strengthen and expand programs and activities in ways that exemplify the University with community partners to advance the University's vision and mission. Critical areas of focus for the Vice President include expanding education and corporate partnerships, raising awareness of the University within the greater Toronto area, across Ontario, and internationally, expanding program offerings, and increasing resources.

The incumbent is responsible for developing and guiding implementation of the campus strategic plan that aligns with the broader University vision, develops policies and procedures, provides fiscal oversight, and overseas enrollment goals and processes, of the Niagara University campus in Ontario. The Vice President represents the interests of the Ontario campus in the wider administrative and academic community of Niagara University, collaborating on curriculum, program expansion, and approval of new degrees to ensure compliance with Ministerial requirements and is responsible for enrollment and marketing in Ontario. In addition, the Vice President is expected to show collaborative leadership and initiative in all aspects of advancement and development including maintaining strong community and alumni relations. The Vice President will foster a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere for a diverse body of students, faculty and staff and support initiatives related to equity, diversity, inclusion, and belongingness in collaboration with the Equity and Inclusion Council and support the ongoing work of Truth and Reconciliation. The incumbent will provide leadership in the management, supervision and evaluation of identified student services programs, career and integration programs that support student learning and development, and other initiatives for students.

The role of Vice President of Ontario Administration requires strong diplomatic and communication skills, to be accessible and approachable, and to have a leadership style which encourages faculty, administration, and staff participation through consultation and delegation. The incumbent must be a reflective and engaged listener, with extensive administrative experience and a demonstrated record of managing multiple priorities and reporting relationships, and possess a keen ability to drive key initiates with a sense of urgency. As a Senior Administrator of an independent Catholic University, the Vice President shall demonstrate a familiarity with the Catholic tradition of higher education.

**ESSENTIAL DUTIES**:

- Provide visionary leadership to articulate and execute a strategic vision for the university's growth and development.
- Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence among faculty, staff, and students.
- Oversee budgeting, financial planning, and resource allocation to ensure the university's fiscal health and sustainability. and maintain focus on funding strategic priorities.
- Lead fundraising efforts, grant acquisition, and philanthropic initiatives to secure additional financial resources.
- Develop and implement recruitment strategies to attract a broad and diverse pool of domestic and international students.
- Ensure effective admission processes, student support services, and retention programs.
- Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with faculty, staff, alumni, donors, government officials, and the local community.
- Liaison with the Provost and Academic Deans ((including but not limited to, Arts and Science, Education, Business) regarding academic programs, faculty support, coordination of classes (online, hybrid and face-to-face as articulated for Ministerial consent)), and ongoing program reviews.
- Coordination of new programs and ongoing reviews (PEQAB) as well