Governance Coordinator

Concordia University of Edmonton; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Concordia University of Edmonton is seeking a Governance Coordinator to support governance processes and provide administrative support. The ideal candidate will have a background in governance and policy, with strong communication skills and at least three years of relevant experience, ensuring compliance with institutional and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Minimum of Bachelor degree in governance or policy related field.
• Three years of senior administrative or governance experience.

Responsibilities

• Administer governance processes for General Faculties Council.
• Provide advice on governance matters to internal stakeholders.
• Monitor trends in post-secondary governance and potential impacts.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Judgement

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor degree in governance or policy related field

Master’s degree (considered an asset)

Job description

Concordia University of Edmonton (CUE) is a community of learning grounded in scholarship and academic freedom, preparing students to be independent thinkers, ethical leaders and citizens for the common good.

CUE campus is situated on the banks of the North Saskatchewan River in Edmonton’s historic Highlands neighborhood. Supporting a student body of over 3,000, we are known for our small class sizes and our excellence in teaching. Our small classes and diverse student population provide an excellent opportunity for engaging with students in a sustained and nurturing way unique within the Canadian university system. CUE is an institution that values research in the sciences, social sciences, humanities and management. Our vision is to become Canada’s pre-eminent small university.

CUE is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment for work, study, and living. We actively promote dignity for all, rejecting action and language that are harmful to mutual respect.

Reporting to the University Secretary, the Governance Coordinator will provide support on governance processes and provide administrative and strategic support. This individual will ensure all governance processes are efficient, compliant, and align with institutional policy, procedures, and practice, and other regulatory requirements. This position will work with the University Secretary to provide governance related analysis and support to the General Faculties Council and other committees as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Provide the university secretariat functions for the General Faculties Council and its committees. Administer and align processes to support the governance functions, ensuring the processes align with institutional policy, practice, and any relevant regulatory requirements. Ensure governance processes are handled appropriately in all aspects.
• Provide advice to internal stakeholders on matters of governance and related policy and protocol.
• Advise the General Faculties Council and its committees on governance matters and facilitate the operation of committees established to conduct GFC business.
• Support the various aspects of the processes identified in the Collective Agreement.
• Monitor trends in post-secondary governance, as well as legislative and regulatory environment, and the potential impact on the institution.
• Support the privacy officer for the institution.
• Supporting CUE’s privacy policies and procedures, including, but not limited to, development, implementation, and maintenance of policies and procedures, monitoring compliance, investigation and tracking of incidents and breaches and information requests, and reporting according to policy and legislation.
  

Requirements

• Minimum of Bachelor degree in a governance or policy related field. A Master’s degree is considered an asset.
• Three years of senior administrative or governance experience, preferably in a post-secondary or related sector.
• Knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation in privacy (PIPA), information management, and post-secondary education.
• The successful candidate will have excellent attention to detail, strong communication (written, verbal and interpersonal) skills, sound judgement, diplomacy and the ability to foster and maintain positive collegial relationships with various internal and external stakeholders.
• The ability to exercise initiative, work independently and manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to assess situations and problem-solve.
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential and sensitive information appropriately
• Demonstrated ability to analyze data and processes.
• Satisfactory Criminal Records Check results
  
  

Closing Date: Application review will commence on Immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Please direct all questions and inquiries to Human Resources at Concordia University of Edmonton [e-mail]

Concordia University of Edmonton encourages applications from members of racialized groups, visible minorities, First Nations, Métis, Inuit, and Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, women, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression, and others who may support a diversity of perspectives at CUE. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. We thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.