director of research - university or college

Nipissing University; North Bay; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A Canadian university is seeking an experienced academic leader to oversee planning and organization of educational activities. The ideal candidate will have a doctorate degree and at least 5 years of experience, with strong communication skills. Responsibilities include teaching, advising, and managing budgets. This is a permanent position offering relocation costs and a health care plan.

Benefits

Health care plan

Pension plan

Relocation costs covered by employer

Qualifications

• 5 years or more of experience in a relevant field.
• Ability to teach and advise higher education roles.

Responsibilities

• Plan and organize academic and related activities.
• Direct activities of staff for course and schedule information.
• Manage budgets for projects and programs.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Client focus

Team player

Education

Earned doctorate degree

Job description

Overview

Education: Earned doctorate degree

Experience: 5 years or more

Responsibilities

• Plan and organize academic and related activities of the school
• Direct activities of staff and others engaged in compiling information on courses, schedules and requirements for admission and graduation
• Teach
• Advise president or rector of university or college
• Direct, through subordinate staff, research and curriculum development
• Plan, administer and control budgets for projects, programs, support services and equipment
• Recommend curriculum revisions and additions and approve scheduling of courses

Work setting

• Relocation costs covered by employer

Budgetary responsibility

• 0 - $100,000

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Work under pressure
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Fast-paced environment
• Large workload
• Tight deadlines

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Interpersonal awareness
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics

Health benefits

• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement
• Pension plan

Work Term

• Permanent

Work Language

• English

Hours

• 35 hours per week