Associate Director, Experiential Education

Brock University; St. Catharines; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Dental Benefits

Pension Plan

Vacation

Flexible Work Arrangements

Tuition Waiver Program

Job summary

Brock University is seeking an Associate Director, Experiential Education to lead a multidisciplinary team and align experiential education programs with the university's strategic priorities. The role focuses on partnerships with local, national and international organizations, policy development, and continuous improvement across EE operations.

The incumbent will manage budgets, fosters inclusive practices, and collaborate with internal faculties and external partners to advance experiential

Qualifications

• Experience in experiential education and adult education program development.
• Experience in leadership or supervisory roles with strategic planning.
• Ability to build partnerships with internal faculties and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Develop and uphold strategy to engage local, national and international organizations for experiential learning partnerships.
• Provide leadership to EE staff navigating complex relationships across faculties and institutions.
• Ensure faculty relationships and portfolio approaches align with broader CCEE and University priorities.
• Work with partners to evaluate partnerships and EE initiatives and use findings to strengthen outcomes.
• Oversee collaboration with cross-functional EE staff and faculties to maintain consistent practices and data reporting.
• Lead the identification, development, implementation and evaluation of initiatives that improve program quality and satisfaction.
• Embed equity, diversity and inclusion best practices at the foundational level of EE services.

Skills

Experiential education

Leadership

Policy development

Budgeting

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Change management

Job description

Brock University is located on the traditional territory of the Haudenosaunee and Anishinaabe peoples, many of whom continue to live and work here today. This territory is covered by the Upper Canada Treaties and is within the land protected by the Dish with One Spoon Wampum Agreement. We are one of Canada’s outstanding comprehensive universities, where excellence and innovation thrive!Brock has been proudly recognized as a Hamilton-Niagara Top Employer for eight consecutive years. Brock continues to earn recognition as one of Canada’s Best Employers and one of Canada’s Best Employers for Diversity in 2026. For the second consecutive year, Forbes, in partnership with Statista, also named Brock one of Canada’s Top Employers for Company Culture. At Brock, you will find a welcoming, inclusive community and an exciting range of meaningful career opportunities. Ignite new possibilities for your career. Break through at Brock.

Post End Date: October 18, 2026 at 11:59 PM

This job advertisement is to fill an existing vacancy in the Administrative Professional (Employee Group)

About the Role:

Reporting to the Director, Co‑op, Career, & Experiential Education, the Associate Director, Experiential Education works in partnership to translate CCEE's strategic direction into effective Experiential Education (EE) operations, initiatives and partnerships, while bringing forward evidence, emerging opportunities and recommendations to inform portfolio‑level planning and decision‑making. The incumbent leads a complex, multidisciplinary team working across diverse Faculty and academic contexts. The incumbent provides direction that supports consistency and alignment across the EE portfolio while recognizing the distinct needs, relationships, priorities, and operating contexts of individual Faculties. The incumbent oversees experiential education policy, programming, operations and continuous improvement, and represents the University on matters pertaining to experiential education. The Associate Director, Experiential Education provides leadership and direction to the EE team, establishing shared priorities, decision‑making approaches and ways of working that support effective collaboration, accountability and service across the University. The incumbent is also responsible for creating and nurturing relationships with the broader team of Co‑op, Career and Experiential Education (CCEE) and other critical internal and external partners to the University, including community organizations and other academic institutions. They promote knowledge mobilization and management of day‑to‑day operations alongside supporting CCEE’s leadership in co‑operative, career and experiential learning.

• Develop and uphold strategy to engage and retain local, national and international organizations for the purpose of developing curricular‑based experiential learning partnerships;
• Provide leadership and guidance to EE staff in navigating complex Faculty, departmental and institutional relationships;
• Ensure that Faculty relationships and individual portfolio approaches remain connected to broader CCEE and University priorities;
• Work with community and institutional partners to identify appropriate approaches to evaluating partnerships and EE initiatives, and use findings to strengthen relationships, programs and outcomes;
• Oversee and ensure collaboration with cross‑functional multi‑disciplinary experiential education staff and Faculty to maintain consistent practice, data reporting and tracking;
• Establish shared approaches, principles and decision‑making frameworks that promote consistency across EE while allowing appropriate flexibility;
• Lead the identification, development, implementation and evaluation of initiatives that improve program quality, partnerships, student and partner satisfaction, staff capability and performance;
• Ensure equity, diversity and inclusion best practices are embedded at the foundational level of all experiential education services;
• Oversee and ensure the maintenance and engagement with a database of EE opportunities at local, national and international levels;
• Develop and oversee appropriate approaches to evaluate EE programs, services, partnerships and initiatives;
• Analyze and interpret quantitative and qualitative evidence to assess program effectiveness, identify trends and opportunities for improvement, and inform strategic decision‑making;
• Manage the Experiential Education budget and contribute to the CCEE annual budget planning process, aligning resources with established strategic priorities;
• Translate CCEE and University strategic priorities into operational plans, initiatives and priorities for Experiential Education;
• Oversee the administration and stewardship of external funding received to support experiential education initiatives;
• Ensure alignment of EE work, resources and processes across Faculties and departments while recognizing appropriate differences in Faculty context and program needs.

Key Skills and Experience:

• Experience in the field of experiential education, adult education with program and policy development;
• Experience in a leadership and/or supervisory role, including strategic planning functions;
• Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary teams in complex organizational environments with multiple partners and competing priorities;
• Strong understanding of experiential education theories and the strategic role career and experiential education has in a university environment;
• Demonstrated effectiveness in adult education, teaching and facilitation;
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills, with the ability to communicate with executive level internal and external partners;
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in program evaluation, assessment and continuous improvement, with the ability to use evidence and feedback to inform program and service development;
• Competency with budgeting, data, strategic, and financial planning;
• Promotes and embodies inclusivity and respect within the workplace and the broader community;
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships with faculty, partners, and local, provincial, national and international partners while serving as a liaison between the University and external communities;
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem‑solving skills;
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and priorities independently while adapting to change, ambiguity, and evolving organizational needs;
• Ability to leverage resources effectively, conduct research, disseminate knowledge, and support continuous learning and improvement;
• Strong organizational, time management, prioritization, teamwork, and integrity‑focused work practices.

Salary and Total Rewards:

Job Grade O, Salary Scale ($90,294- 144,470); Target Hiring Range: $90,294-$104,000*

• This is a permanent position that includes:
• Health & Dental Benefits: Comprehensive extended health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Pension Plan: Enrollment eligibility in the Brock University Pension Plan.
• Vacation: Up to 3 weeks per year, in addition to university holidays.
• Flexible Work Arrangements: Hybrid work schedule available.
• Professional Development: Eligibility for the Brock Tuition Waiver Program.

*The final salary is based on experience, internal equity, and budget considerations within the target hiring range. We are committed to offering flexible work arrangements where possible as outlined in our Flexible Work Arrangement Policy. As a student‑centered organization, all employees are required to work on campus as needed. Brock University is committed to creating a respectful and equitable workplace. We strive to foster a culture of diversity and inclusion in our work and learning environments. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and actively encourage applications from women, people with disabilities, members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, Indigenous Peoples, people who identify as Black, African and/or Caribbean, as racialized and/or as from ethnic and cultural minority groups, and other underrepresented demographic groups at Brock and in the Niagara region. Brock also recognizes intersectionality and the interconnected identities, histories, and experiences of these aforementioned groups. We are committed to inclusive and barrier‑free recruitment, and we accommodate the needs of applicants throughout all stages of the recruitment process, as outlined in our Employment Accommodation Policy and consistent with the requirements of the Ontario Human Rights Code. Please contact [e-mail] if you require a disability related accommodation so we can ensure your participation needs are met. Brock University does not use AI Technology at any stage of the recruitment process. We appreciate all applications received. Candidates that are selected for an interview will be contacted.

Learn more about Brock University by visiting www.brocku.ca. Brock University is a comprehensive institution with rich academic programs and world‑class research activity. Located in Ontario’s scenic Niagara region on the traditional territory of the Haudenosaunee and Anishinaabe peoples, Brock is situated in a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. With nearly 600 full‑time faculty members and researchers, Brock's robust academic scope offers more than 70 undergraduate programs and 50 graduate programs in seven dynamic Faculties. The University’s 19,000 students come from across Canada and around the world. Brock’s renowned student experience is enriched by an emphasis on experiential education, as illustrated by community partnerships, volunteerism and one of Ontario's largest and most successful co‑op programs. Learn more at brocku.ca.