Director, Programs

York University; Toronto; On-site; CAD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

York University’s School of Continuing Studies invites a Director, Programs to provide strategic leadership across its integrated portfolio of professional and English Language programs. The role focuses on program development, student engagement, and operational excellence to support growth and quality.

You will cultivate partnerships with corporate, academic and international partners, align programs with market needs, oversee resource planning, and guide staff management to deliver a cohesive

Qualifications

• 7 years of related experience.
• 5 years of management experience.
• Progressively responsible experience in growing enrolment and revenue.
• Experience in strategic planning and experience operationalizing and implementing plans.
• Experience in business development, sales, consulting, proposal and contract development, with a corresponding strong entrepreneurial nature is essential.
• Experience in program design and development, market research, recruitment strategies and partner engagement.

Responsibilities

• Lead program development, student engagement and operational excellence across the School of Continuing Studies' program portfolio.
• Cultivate partnerships with corporate, academic and international partners to enhance the School's global presence and sustainable growth.
• Ensure alignment and consistency across the School's program portfolio for a cohesive 'one school' approach to program delivery and student experience.
• Guide delivery of programs, resource planning and staff management while advancing lifelong learning and accessible education.

Job description

The York University School of Continuing Studies is a diverse community of learning united by a shared sense of purpose: achieving personal and professional growth in a rapidly changing career and educational landscape. Our ability to offer accelerated, accessible, and innovative programs that prepare our students to adapt and lead in response to this change has made us the fastest-growing school in Canada. Our programs attract students from around the world. Codesigned and delivered by senior industry leaders, our professional programs feature experiential learning methods that help students develop career-specific technical skills and robust cross-functional expertise. The English Language programs serve as both a standalone portfolio and a pathway into broader university and continuing education opportunities.The Director, Programs is responsible for providing strategic leadership to the School's integrated portfolio of programs, including Continuing Professional Education and English Language programs. The Director leads program development, student engagement and operational excellence at the School of Continuing Studies.

The role focuses on fostering innovation, creating scalable processes and aligning programs with evolving market needs and institutional goals. The Director cultivates partnerships with corporate, academic and international partners to enhance the School's global presence and ensure sustainable growth. The Director ensures alignment and consistency across the School's program portfolio, supporting a cohesive âone school' approach to program delivery and student experience.With a commitment to quality and student success, the Director guides the delivery of programs, resource planning and staff management while advancing the school's vision for lifelong learning and impactful, accessible education. The Director ensures alignment and consistency across the School's program portfolio, supporting a cohesive 'one school' approach to program delivery and student experience.

To be considered for this opportunity, you will bring the following:

Education:

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.

Master's degree in a relevant field, such as Business Administration, Commerce, Human Resources Management, Adult Education or equivalent.

Valid Drivers License

Please Note: This position requires verification of degrees(s), credential(s) and license(s)

Experience:

7 years of related experience.

5 years of management experience.

Progressively responsible experience in growing enrolment and revenue.

Experience in strategic planning and experience operationalizing and implementing plans.

Experience in business development, sales, consulting, proposal and contract development, with a corresponding strong entrepreneurial nature is essential.

Experience in program design and development, market research, recruitment strategies and partner engagement.