Vice-provost - academic affairs

Government of Canada - Central; Calgary; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Calgary is seeking an experienced professional to evaluate academic activities and advise senior university leadership. Responsibilities include planning and controlling budgets for projects and programs. Candidates must have an earned doctorate and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience. A comprehensive benefits package is offered including health, financial, and long-term benefits.

Benefits

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Group insurance benefits

Pension plan

Learning/training paid by employer

On-site daycare available

Travel insurance

Wellness program

Qualifications

• 5 years or more of relevant experience.
• Must possess an earned doctorate degree.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate academic activities of the school.
• Advise president or rector of university or college.
• Plan, administer and control budgets for projects.
• Promote activities organized by the committees.

Skills

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Client focus

Team player

Organized

Flexibility

Education

Earned doctorate degree

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education: Earned doctorate degree

Experience: 5 years or more

On site: Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting:

• Relocation costs covered by employer

Responsibilities

• Evaluate academic activities of the school
• Advise president or rector of university or college
• Plan, administer and control budgets for projects, programs, support services and equipment
• Promote activities organized by the committees
• Recommend and approve faculty appointments
• Recommend curriculum revisions and additions and approve scheduling of courses

Supervision

• 16-20 people

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

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

Benefits

Health benefits:

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits:

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Pension plan

Long term benefits:

• Long-term care insurance
• Maternity and parental benefits

Other benefits:

• Learning/training paid by employer
• On-site amenities
• On-site daycare available
• On-site recreation and activities
• Other benefits
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available
• Travel insurance
• Wellness program