Director, Awards Office

Carleton University; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian university in Ottawa is seeking a strategic leader to manage undergraduate awards and financial aid programs. The successful candidate will develop and oversee effective service delivery ensuring alignment with university priorities. Minimum of 7 years in leadership is required, along with knowledge in financial management and awards governance. The position values diversity and inclusion in the recruitment process.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in progressive leadership roles.
• Knowledge of awards and financial aid in higher education.
• Familiarity with financial instruments for student awards.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead strategy for undergraduate awards and financial aid programs.
• Plan and oversee operations for effective service delivery.
• Collaborate with campus partners on awards alignment.

Skills

Leadership practices in people management

Strategic planning

Risk management

Financial management

Stakeholder relationship management

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Job description

Overview

Responsible for the strategy, planning and operations of Carleton’s undergraduate awards and financial aid programs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead strategy for undergraduate awards and financial aid programs.
• Plan and oversee operations to ensure effective service delivery and governance.
• Collaborate with campus partners to align awards and financial aid with University priorities.

Qualifications

Knowledge and skills :

• Knowledge of leadership practices in people management, strategic planning and risk management, policy development, financial management and stakeholder relationship management
• Issues and trends at Carleton and in the higher education sector related to awards and financial aid
• Knowledge of rules and regulations governing the range of financial instruments deployed for student awards and support
• Contemporary best practices in awards management programs, service delivery models and enabling technologies
• Knowledge is deployed to develop and lead a major functional area within the university

Education and Experience :

• Minimum of seven years of previous experience in progressive leadership roles

HR Note

Equivalencies will be considered. Applicants are encouraged to provide information which may demonstrate equivalent qualifications. Please note that applicants may be required to complete an employment test as part of the selection process for this position. Those applicants that are selected for an interview will be requested to contact the Human Resource Advisor assigned to this competition as soon as possible to discuss any accommodation requirements. Arrangements will be made to accommodate your request in a timely manner. Carleton University is strongly committed to fostering diversity within its community as a source of excellence, cultural enrichment, and social strength. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our University including, but not limited to : women; visible minorities; First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples; persons with disabilities; and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expressions.