Associate Vice-President, Academic Quality & Operational Excellence

The Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT)is actively seeking an exceptional leader to serve as their inaugural AssociateVice-President, Academic Quality & Operational Excellence.

About NAIT

Since its founding over 60 years ago, NAIThas consistently evolved to meet the needs of students and industry in aprovince that’s the engine of Canada’s economy.

From the first class of 29communication electrician apprentices in 1962, to today’s current enrolment ofover 34,000 students and apprentices, NAIT continues to the meet Alberta’sneeds for today and the future.

NAIT’s hands-on, technology-basededucation and applied research are essential to the productivity and prosperityof Alberta.

Graduates have the knowledge and skills employers want. They leaveNAIT confident, prepared and in demand. Students earn degrees, diplomas andcertificates focused on the career fields of business, IT, engineeringtechnologies, health sciences, culinary arts and environmental management.

Inaddition, NAIT is Canada’s leader in apprenticeship training for skilledtrades.

NAIT delivers the exceptional talent andcritical innovation that industry needs to grow and compete. Our creditprograms, reskilling and upskilling initiatives, and applied research areindustry driven and developed in partnership with industry leaders.

At NAIT, people matter. We’re proud tohave been named one of Alberta’s Top Employers for 13 consecutive years.Developing an engaging, supportive, and rewarding work culture is something wetake seriously.

We know that people are our biggest asset they are what makesNAIT a great place to work.

At NAIT, you are part of a community thatmakes a difference in the lives of students, staff and industry clients andpartners.

The NAIT culture reflects our shared values of respect,collaboration, celebration, creativity, and accountability. We are committed toequity, diversity and inclusion and are a proud partner of the Canadian Centrefor Diversity and Inclusion and Pride at Work Canada.

Overview ofthe Role

Reporting to the Vice PresidentAcademic, the AVP Academic Quality & Operational Excellence is abusiness unit leader that provides agile strategic academic and administrativeleadership to achieve the Academic Plan and The NAIT Effect objectives inalignment with NAIT's Vision, Promises and Values.

As a senior member of the AcademicLeadership Team, the AVP Academic Quality & Operational Excellencecontributes to the overall leadership of the Institute through participation inthe development of academic and business plans, academic strategy, financialplans, and performance objectives.

The AVP sets the strategic direction andprovides key services for the academic portfolio in program quality (includinglearning technology and program evaluation), academic foundations, academicoperations (including centralized management of WIL, current student andindustry events coordination, program administration and scheduling), and theoffice of apprenticeship.

Key Accountabilities :

External Accountabilities

Drives and advancesrelationships with other institutes to create and collaborate on partnershipinitiatives

Drives and advances effectiverelationships with local, regional, and provincial governments to advance theportfolio's initiatives

Internal Accountabilities :

Provides visionary leadershipto the portfolio to cultivate a culture of innovation in operational excellenceand sound academic quality practices

Advances collaborativerelationships across NAIT to achieve consistency and equitability in supportsfor students and internal partners

Maintains oversight forcentralized services and setting strategic direction within the portfolio

Develops and manages theportfolio's overall budget and provides strategic oversight of portfolioadministrative functions

Provides mentorship andleadership guidance to others as part of succession planning

Accountabilities are achieved throughapplication of the following five core competencies :

Drives Vision and Purpose Painting a compelling picture of the vision and strategy that motivates othersto action.

Balances Stakeholders Anticipating and balancing the needs of many stakeholders.

Strategic Mindset Seeingahead to future possibilities and translating them to breakthrough strategies.

Drives results Consistentlyachieving results, even under tough circumstances.

Instills Trust Gaining theconfidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.

TheIdeal Candidate

Alongwith excellent communication skills, sound knowledge of academic andadministrative leadership functions in a post-secondary environment;

and astrong desire to develop others, success in this role requires an understandingof a wide range of issues including sound knowledge of educational, humanresource, and quality management theory and practices as well as planningmethodologies, business administration, researching methods and financialmanagement principles practices.

Qualifications :

Undergraduate degree, graduate degree preferred

Recent experience in a senior leadership role within a complexorganization leading a large, high-functioning team.

Leadership experience within an academic institution

Equivalent sum of relevant education and experienceconsidered.

International and national travel may be required and extendedworking days are required during peak periods

Remuneration : $ 178,438.78- $236,409.16 annually, plus a comprehensive benefits package.

What NAITOffers

We’ve created a benefits package thatfocuses on health and wellness, professional and personal growth, recognition,and work-life balance.

NAIT is a flexible workplace anddepending on the nature of your role, you may request flexible workarrangements with respect to where and when you work, including being on-campusfull-time, working off-site, or a combination of the two.

Employees also have access to excellentvacation time, paid time off between Christmas and New Year's, a strongrecognition program, learning opportunities, 2 annual all-staff professionaldevelopment days and so much more.

To learn more about this opportunity, contactKatherine Frank ( [email protected] )or Lauren Wright ( [email protected] ).Completed applications can be submitted online at www.

kbrs.ca / Career / 18348

NAIT is committed to advancing equity andcultivating inclusion throughout the hiring process. We especially encourageapplications from Aboriginal and Indigenous people, Black and racializedpeople, gender and sexually diverse (2SLGBTQIA+ and women) people, immigrants,and people with disabilities.

In accordance with Canadian immigrationrequirements, all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however,Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

Applicants with education credentials earnedoutside of Canada who have not had them previously assessed should have theircredentials evaluated by World Education Services or the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS).

NAIT and KBRS will provide support inthe recruitment process to applicants with disabilities, includingaccommodation that takes into account an applicant’s accessibility needs.

Ifyou require accommodation in order to participate as a candidate in the recruitmentprocess, please contact accommodate@kbrs.

ca or communicate your needs to therecruitment professional named in the job description.