Executive AVP, Administration & Operations

St. Francis Xavier University; Antigonish; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Francis Xavier University in Antigonish, NS, is seeking an Associate Vice President (AVP), Administration, to connect people and operations, strengthen planning and advance the university’s academic mission.

This senior leader will provide strategic oversight across IT, facilities, infrastructure, and ancillary services, reporting to the President and working with senior leaders. The AVP will champion service excellence, data-informed decisions, and modernization, shaping the daily

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in a related discipline.
• Senior leadership experience across complex, multi-stakeholder operations.
• Strong administrative and operational expertise with financial acumen.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight across information technology, facilities management, long-term infrastructure and capital planning, athletics and recreation, ancillary services, conferences and events, residences and related operations.
• Align priorities, strengthen planning and information-sharing across the portfolio, and support long-term operational sustainability.
• Champion service excellence and lead a collaborative culture with strong communication and stakeholder engagement.

Job description

St. Francis Xavier University in Antigonish, NS, is seeking an Associate Vice President (AVP), Administration, to connect people and operations, strengthen planning and advance the university’s academic mission.

This senior leader will provide strategic oversight across IT, facilities, infrastructure, and ancillary services, reporting to the President and working with senior leaders. The AVP will champion service excellence, data-informed decisions, and modernization, shaping the daily