Campus Manager - Kelowna Campus

Western Community College; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health care

Dental & Vision care

Professional growth opportunities

Positive student experience

Job summary

Western Community College seeks a Campus Manager to lead the Kelowna campus, overseeing daily operations, student services, and coordination with faculty and staff. The role emphasizes proactive problem solving, relationship building with local partners, and ensuring a welcoming, inclusive campus environment, with occasional evening or weekend activities.

Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree in Education, Business Administration, or related field and 3–5 years supervisory experience in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Business Administration, Management, or a related field. A master's degree is considered an asset.
• 2–5 years of supervisory/administrative/education experience, preferably in a post-secondary or educational environment.
• Experience supervising or coordinating staff is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day campus environment and coordinate activities to ensure students, faculty, staff, and visitors have the support they need.
• Lead, guide, and support campus administrative and support staff in accordance with College policies and reporting structures.
• Coordinate student-facing services and respond to student questions, concerns, and day-to-day campus needs.
• Work with faculty and academic leadership to support class schedules, classroom requirements, academic activities, and campus-level matters.
• Collaborate with Admissions and leadership to support local recruitment and student engagement.
• Develop and maintain relationships with local organizations and community partners to raise campus visibility.
• Monitor campus facilities, classrooms, equipment, access, and readiness; arrange follow-up as needed.
• Promote a safe, inclusive campus environment and support health, safety, and emergency procedures.
• Organize orientations, information sessions, student activities, and campus events.
• Maintain clear communication with students, faculty, staff, leadership, and other campuses.
• Contribute to campus development, student experience, and community engagement.
• Occasional evening or weekend activities may be required.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Student-focused

Relationship building

Independent work

Attention to detail

Flexible hands-on

Evening/weekend availability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education, Business Administration, Management, or related field; master's degree asset

Job description

ABOUT WESTERN COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Western Community College is a privately held provider of post-secondary education in British Columbia, offering a Bachelor of Hospitality Management degree program and more than 67 career training diploma and certificate programs in the fields of business, accounting, healthcare, education, hospitality, information technology, legal studies, and warehousing, using industry-based market-driven curriculums. We provide a dynamic, collaborative, and engaging learning environment to our students with a very high standard of community-driven post-secondary education.

We value diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our College does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or marital status. We are committed to being an equal opportunity employer and to creating a diverse environment where employees are involved and respected. All qualified applicants will receive the same consideration for employment.

Position: Campus Manager – Kelowna Campus

Location: Kelowna, BC (in-person)
Job Type: Full‑time (40 hours per week)

ABOUT THE ROLE

Western Community College is seeking a Campus Manager to lead and coordinate the day-to-day activities of our New Kelowna campus.

This is a hands‑on role that works across campus functions to support students, faculty, and staff while maintaining a well‑organized and engaging campus environment. The Campus Manager will work closely with WCC leadership and colleagues across the College and will contribute to student services, academic coordination, community engagement, campus activities, and local recruitment initiatives.

The successful candidate will be comfortable taking initiative, working across different areas of the campus, and responding to changing priorities in a dynamic post‑secondary environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage the day-to-day campus environment and coordinate activities to ensure students, faculty, staff, and visitors have the support they need.
• Lead, guide, and support campus administrative and support staff in accordance with established College policies and reporting structures.
• Coordinate student‑facing services and respond to student questions, concerns, and day‑to‑day campus needs.
• Work with faculty and academic leadership to support class schedules, classroom requirements, academic activities, and other campus‑level academic matters.
• Work collaboratively with Admissions and WCC leadership to support local recruitment, enrolment initiatives, prospective student engagement, and community outreach.
• Develop and maintain relationships with local organizations, businesses, and community partners to increase awareness of WCC and strengthen its connection with the Kelowna and Okanagan communities.
• Monitor campus facilities, classrooms, equipment, access, and general readiness, arranging follow‑up and support when required.
• Promote a safe, respectful, and inclusive campus environment and support health, safety, emergency preparedness, and incident response procedures.
• Organize and support orientations, information sessions, student activities, community initiatives, and other campus events.
• Maintain clear communication with students, faculty, staff, WCC leadership, and other campuses to ensure campus needs and issues are addressed effectively.
• Ensure campus documentation, records, reports, and other administrative information are maintained accurately and appropriately.
• Contribute to projects and initiatives that support campus development, student experience, community engagement, and the broader goals of the College.
• Participate in occasional evening or weekend activities and events as required.
  

REQUIRED SKILLS/COMPETENCIES

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong judgment, initiative, and problem‑solving abilities.
• A student‑focused approach and commitment to providing a positive campus experience.
• Ability to build effective working relationships with students, employees, leadership, and community partners.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with different departments.
• Strong attention to detail and follow‑through.
• Comfortable taking a hands‑on and flexible approach to campus responsibilities.
• Availability to support occasional evening and weekend activities as required.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Business Administration, Management, or a related field. A master's degree is considered an asset.
• 3–5 years of relevant experience in a supervisory, administrative, education, student services, campus, or operations environment.
• Previous experience supervising or coordinating staff is preferred.
• Experience in a post‑secondary or educational environment is an asset.
  

WHAT WE OFFER

• Full‑time employment
• Extended health care
• Dental & Vision care
• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Opportunity to contribute to a positive student and campus experience

To learn more about Western Community College, please visit wcc.ca

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.