Association of Registrars of the Universities and Colleges of Canada – Executive Director

Leaders International; United States; Remote; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Executive Director to lead the Association of Registrars of the Universities and Colleges of Canada (ARUCC). This inaugural role will empower the organization to effectively respond to members' needs and enhance its advocacy efforts with government entities. The successful candidate will be a strategic thinker with a strong background in not-for-profit organizations, outstanding relational skills, and the ability to navigate competing priorities. This virtual position requires proximity to a major airport for travel, offering a unique opportunity to shape the future of ARUCC and strengthen its voice in the community.

Qualifications

• Proven strategic thinker with experience in not-for-profit organizations.
• Outstanding relational skills and ability to negotiate priorities.

Responsibilities

• Foster community with members and provide development opportunities.
• Advocate on behalf of the organization and propose governance policies.

Skills

Strategic Thinking

Relational Skills

Negotiation

Education

Experience with Not-for-Profit Organizations

Job description

Association of Registrars of the Universities and Colleges of Canada – Executive Director

ID# 24-2435 Location: Virtual

This is an inaugural appointment for ARUCC. Traditionally, the organization has been managed by a committed group of volunteer Board members. The intent of having a formal leader for ARUCC is to enable the association to respond more effectively to members’ needs and to have a stronger and more active voice with respect to advocacy with various government entities and institutions.

The Executive Director of ARUCC will be accountable to the ARUCC Board for implementing the Strategic Plan and will make further recommendations to the Board on how to best serve the organization’s membership. The position will be responsible for:

1. Fostering community with members
2. Providing development and professional development opportunities
3. Advocating on behalf of the organization
4. Proposing effective governance, financial, and operational policies and practices

The successful candidate will be a proven strategic thinker with experience working with a not-for-profit organization that serves a national membership. Success in the role will require outstanding relational skills, vision, and the ability to negotiate competing priorities.

This position is accountable to the ARUCC Board Chair. It is a virtual role. The individual needs to live within a reasonable commuting distance to a major airport for ease of travel as required.

To apply, please email a cover letter and resume (PDF or Word document only – preferably in one document) to [e-mail], indicating the job title in the subject line.