About the role#
The Vice President, Academic and Students provides strategic leadership and executive oversight for the academic and student portfolios at Durham College. Reporting to the President, you will advance the college’s Strategic Vision and Academic Plans while shaping an integrated student experience. As a member of the Executive Leadership Team, you will contribute to the overall direction of the college and serve as the primary academic advisor to the Board of Governors.
What you'll do#
- Lead the integrated academic and student portfolios, including teaching, student success, and the full student lifecycle.
- Manage human, financial, and physical resources, including the development of operating and capital budgets.
- Drive academic excellence by advancing innovative, flexible learning models and integrating educational technologies and artificial intelligence.
- Lead the development and implementation of a comprehensive strategic plan for Student Affairs.
- Advance applied research, innovation, and workforce development through industry partnerships and corporate training.
- Build leadership capacity through talent development and succession planning across portfolios.
- Represent the college on provincial boards and committees.
- Progress commitments to Indigeneity, equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging.
What you'll need#
- At least 10 years of progressively responsible leadership experience in a college or university setting.
- Graduate-level education is required; a doctoral degree (PhD, EdD or equivalent) is considered an asset.
- A collaborative, relationship-centred leadership approach with the ability to unite diverse perspectives.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the student lifecycle, academic planning, quality assurance, and strategic enrolment management.
- Experience navigating complex change, ambiguity, and resource constraints.
- Strong financial and governance acumen, including experience managing complex budgets.
- Excellent communication and labour relations skills within a unionized environment.
- Familiarity with higher education trends, legislation, and accreditation requirements.
- Experience across both academic and student-facing portfolios is an asset.
Location & details#
- Location: Oshawa, Ontario, Canada.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Full-time.
- Term: Rolling.
About Durham College
Durham College is a public post-secondary institution founded in 1967. It operates campuses in Oshawa and Whitby, serving over 12,000 full-time students. The college offers more than 140 programs across various disciplines. It maintains a workforce of over 3,000 employees.
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