Director, Lifelong Learning

Royal Roads University; Area B (Shawnigan Lake); On-site; CAD 122,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Royal Roads University is seeking a Director of Lifelong Learning to strategically lead a portfolio of continuing education, professional certificates, diplomas and micro-credentials. You will shape learning experiences that meet workforce needs and ensure academic rigor, financial sustainability, and market relevance across offerings.

Collaborating with academic units and operations, you will drive portfolio planning, curriculum development and performance metrics while advising leadership on

Qualifications

• Master's degree in relevant field; doctoral degree considered an asset.
• 8–10 years of progressively responsible leadership in continuing education or lifelong learning.
• Experience leading program portfolios, curriculum development, quality assurance in post-secondary settings.
• Strong financial acumen, forecasting and program sustainability.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for Royal Roads University's portfolio of continuing education, professional certificates and diplomas, micro-credentials and other lifelong learning initiatives.
• Lead portfolio strategy, curriculum development, quality assurance and learner experience.
• Collaborate with academic units and with Operations/Business Systems to ensure delivery, enrolment and performance.
• Advise the Dean on lifelong learning strategy, portfolio development and program innovation.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Team management

Curriculum development

Quality assurance

Education

Master's degree or higher in related field

Doctoral degree considered an asset

Job description

Be part of an innovative, dynamic organization

At Royal Roads University we pride ourselves on creating a work environment that mirrors the philosophy and values that underpin the programs we offer our learners. The curricular themes of leadership, conflict management, sustainability and entrepreneurship are ingrained in the structure and daily operation of our university.
A career at Royal Roads University means being part of an innovative, dynamic organization. You will have the opportunity to contribute to a workplace culture where we value creativity, accountability and caring, and where teamwork, service excellence, innovation and having fun are the norm, not the exception. Take the first step in joining our team by browsing our current employment opportunities.

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Royal Roads University is located on the traditional lands of the Lekwungen-speaking Peoples, the Songhees and Esquimalt Nations. This land has been part of the fabric of the life of Indigenous communities long before Hatley Castle was built, and it will be long into the future. It is with gratitude that we now learn and work here, where the past, present and future of Indigenous and non-Indigenous students, faculty and staff come together. Located in one of Canada’s most beautiful National Historic Sites, RRU is just minutes from downtown Victoria, British Columbia and is surrounded by old growth forest and awe-inspiring ocean and mountain views. RRU is a special-purpose university that delivers high-quality applied and professional programs. Established by the provincial government in 1995 through the Royal Roads University Act, RRU was created with a unique mandate and governance structure to respond to the labour market needs of British Columbia. RRU has over 34,000 alumni in 92 countries. With a reputation for innovation, RRU is a leader in the delivery of blended learning programs, which combine intensive residency experiences with online course work.

Requisition #

M0477.1

Job Title

Director, Lifelong Learning

Division Department

Royal Roads University -> Office of the Vice President, Academic & Provost -> Professional & Continuing Studies

Recruitment Type

Regular Full Time

Category

Admin and Support Services

# of Hires Needed

1

Closing Date

October 06, 2026

Job Description

The Director, Lifelong Learning provides strategic and operational leadership for Royal Roads University's portfolio of continuing education, professional certificates and diplomas, micro-credentials, executive and professional development offerings, applied learning programs, and other lifelong learning initiatives delivered through Professional and Continuing Studies (PCS).

The role is responsible for the development, quality, performance, and sustainability of the lifelong learning portfolio, ensuring programs remain relevant, responsive to learner and employer needs, academically rigorous, financially sustainable, and aligned with institutional priorities. Working collaboratively with academic units, the Director identifies opportunities to translate institutional expertise into accessible and market-relevant learning experiences that support workforce development, leadership development, personal and professional growth, and community impact.

The Director provides leadership for program strategy, portfolio planning, curriculum development, quality assurance, faculty engagement, learner experience, and program performance. The role works closely with the Director, Business and Workforce Development to translate external opportunities into educational offerings and with the Director, Operations and Business Systems to ensure effective delivery, enrolment, and operational performance. The Director serves as a key advisor to the Dean on lifelong learning strategy, portfolio development, and program innovation.

Job Requirements

• Master's degree in Adult Education, Continuing Education, Leadership, Higher Education, Curriculum and Instruction, Organizational Development, Business, or a related field; doctoral degree considered an asset.


• Minimum of 8–10 years of progressively responsible leadership experience in continuing education, lifelong learning, professional education, executive education, workforce development, or a related field.


• Demonstrated experience leading program portfolios, curriculum development, quality assurance, and educational innovation within a post-secondary or comparable learning environment.


• Demonstrated success leading teams and managing professional staff in complex organizational environments.


• Strong understanding of adult learning principles, lifelong learning, micro-credentials, professional education, and applied learning models.


• Demonstrated experience in portfolio planning, program evaluation, performance measurement, and strategic decision-making.


• Strong financial acumen, including portfolio planning, revenue management, forecasting, and program sustainability.


• Demonstrated ability to build collaborative relationships across academic and administrative units and to influence decision-making in complex organizations.


• Strong communication, presentation, relationship-building, and stakeholder engagement skills.


• Demonstrated ability to identify emerging opportunities and translate strategic priorities into innovative educational offerings.


• Experience working with professional associations, accrediting bodies, industry partners, or workforce development organizations is an asset.
  

Additional Information

This is a regular, full-time position working 37.5 hours per week. This position has been evaluated at ME-C with a salary range of $122,186 (minimum) to $143,748 (midpoint) to $165,310 (maximum) per annum. Employment offers will normally be made between the minimum and midpoint of the range and are determined by knowledge, experience and internal equity. The University is pleased to offer a comprehensive benefit package.Royal Roads University is strongly committed to fostering diversity within our community. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our faculty and staff including, but not limited to, women, visible minorities, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.

While Royal Roads University values all applications we receive, only those candidates shortlisted for further consideration will be contacted. Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. However, you will need to be legally eligible to work in Canada for the duration of the employment contract. If you require any form of accommodation throughout the recruitment process, please contact us directly at [e-mail] attention: Abbi Rogers or 250-391-2600 extension 4408 so we can offer you individualized assistance and ensure equity in our recruitment and hiring process. ALL COMPETITIONS WILL CLOSE AT 10.00 P.M. ON THE DATE OF CLOSING