Director, Student Affairs - Durham Campus

Trent University; Oshawa; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Trent University is seeking a Director of Student Affairs for the Durham campus. The role provides strategic leadership and operational oversight of student services designed to foster self-discovery, community engagement, and lifelong learning.

You will guide academic advising, student life, career services, retention, and inclusion across Durham. Reporting to the Associate Vice President, Students, you will collaborate with campus partners, align initiatives with institutional priorities, and

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Education, Student Affairs, Higher Education Administration, or a related field.
• Additional certifications in counselling, coaching, student conduct, or equity-related areas are assets.
• Seven years of progressive leadership experience in student affairs or related fields within a post-secondary institution.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership in the development and execution of a multi-year strategic plan for the Durham Student Affairs, aligning with institutional priorities and student success frameworks.
• Direct staff and manage budget, training, supervision, and performance management in a hybrid or on-site environment.
• Oversee curriculum development, learning assessments, orientation, leadership development, equity initiatives, and student rights within Durham and cross-campus collaboration.
• Lead crisis management, conduct policies, and student welfare initiatives with a restorative and educational approach.
• Drive strategies to improve retention, engagement, and student success across multiple functional areas.
• Collaborate with Institutional Research and external partners to inform planning and ensure compliance with governing legislation.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Budget management

Policy development

Staff supervision

Equity and inclusion

Collaboration

Crisis management

Education

Master’s degree in Education or related field

Certifications in counselling or equity-related areas

Tools

Microsoft Office

Virtual communication tools

Digital resource development

Job description

Trent University is seeking a Director of Student Affairs for the Durham campus. The role provides strategic leadership and operational oversight of student services designed to foster self-discovery, community engagement, and lifelong learning.

You will guide academic advising, student life, career services, retention, and inclusion across Durham. Reporting to the Associate Vice President, Students, you will collaborate with campus partners, align initiatives with institutional priorities, and