Posted:
12/2/2024, 9:34:48 AM
Location(s):
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada ⋅ North Carolina, United States ⋅ Ontario, Canada ⋅ Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
Experience Level(s):
Senior
Field(s):
Business & Strategy
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Job Type:
EmployeeDuration in Months (for fixed-term jobs):
N/AJob Family:
Business Strategy and Planning# of Open Positions:
1Faculty/Service - Department:
Professional Development InstituteCampus:
Main CampusUnion Affiliation:
N/ADate Posted:
December 02, 2024Applications must be received BEFORE:
December 13, 2024Hours per week:
35Salary Grade:
Non-Union Grade NM2Salary Range:
$112,957.00 - $140,190.00About the Professional Development Institute:Position Purpose:
Reporting to the Executive Director, Professional Development Institute, the incumbent directs the operations of the Institute to create the conditions for a major transformation of the PDI into a growing source of revenue for the University of Ottawa, and provide leadership in professional development for the University as a whole. Actively participate in the development of a national and international strategic direction for the Institute, and ensure the implementation of an ambitious growth plan, through the effective and creative management of PDI's financial resources, processes and people, and through the creation of innovative and sustainable programs. Instill a culture of innovation and collaboration among the broader PDI team (staff, instructors, collaborators) in line with the broader PDI mandate to provide leadership in making professional development central to the University's educational mission. Achieve agreements with Faculties for the delivery of joint initiatives, microprograms, and various cost-effective professional development activities.
In this role, your responsibilities will include:
In close collaboration with the Executive Director, establish the action plan to achieve the short, medium and long term strategic objectives, based on the PDI's broader mandate: to generate significant revenues for the University, to provide leadership in continuing professional development for the University as a whole, in partnership with the faculties, and to contribute to the University's national and international reputation and prestige.
Plan and implement rigorous business processes and financial frameworks to optimize the activities of the various PDI business areas, in line with strategic objectives and the rapidly changing competitive environment in the professional development sector; ensure the financial viability of all PDI programs.
Develop and implement a formal and systematic evaluation process for all PDI programs and services to ensure their quality and relevance; implement measures to make adjustments as required.
Conduct strategic intelligence and detailed analyses of continuing professional development practices, trends and needs at provincial, national and international levels. Evaluate issues and challenges in the continuing professional development industry in order to identify and develop innovative programs and services that meet the need for skills renewal and updating.
Provide leadership in continuing professional development for the entire University. Work with Deans, Associate Deans and Professors to implement joint initiatives to generate revenue for these faculties and for the University.
What you will bring:
In-depth knowledge and experience of executive-level management, exercised in an academic or equivalent environment and acquired through graduate studies. Preference given to MBA holders with relevant experience in the management of revenue-generating organizations.
Minimum 10 years management experience.
Knowledge of strategic planning principles, practices and procedures and solid experience in financial and human resources management as well as in directing and implementing short, medium and long-term operational plans tailored to a cost-recovery organization operating in a competitive and changing environment.
Demonstrated skills in project management, in developing innovative partnerships in the academic field, and in evaluating programs and services.
Extensive knowledge of the evolution and characteristics of the continuing professional development market in the public and private sectors.
In-depth knowledge and solid experience in developing and implementing policies, guidelines and procedures relevant to the core practices of a complex organization (contractual agreements and partnerships, IT systems and e-commerce, customer service).
Strong communication, leadership and team management skills; ability to manage, develop and maintain successful business relationships and to negotiate and conclude contractual agreements and partnerships that meet the organization's strategic objectives.
Very high level of bilingualism (oral and written)
Key Competencies at uOttawa:
Here are the required competencies for all or our employees at uOttawa:
Planning: Organize in time a series of actions or events in order to realize an objective or a project. Plan and organize own work and priorities in regular daily activities.
Initiative: Demonstrate creativity and initiative to suggest improvements and encourage positive results. Is proactive and self-starting. Show availability and willingness to go above and beyond whenever it is possible.
Client Service Orientation: Help or serve others to meet their needs. This implies anticipating and identifying the needs of internal and external clients and finding solutions on how to meet them.
Teamwork and Cooperation: Cooperate and work well with other members of the team to reach common goal(s). Accept and give constructive feedback. Able to adjust own behaviour to reach the goals of the team.
The University of Ottawa embraces diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We are passionate about our people and committed to employment equity. We foster a culture of respect, teamwork and inclusion, where collaboration, innovation, and creativity fuel our quest for research and teaching excellence. While all qualified persons are invited to apply, we welcome applications from qualified Indigenous persons, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, women and LGBTQIA2S+ persons. The University is committed to creating and maintaining an accessible, barrier-free work environment. The University is also committed to working with applicants with disabilities requesting accommodation during the recruitment, assessment and selection processes. Applicants with disabilities may contact [email protected] to communicate the accommodation need. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
Note: if this is a union position: The hiring process will be governed by the current collective agreement related to the union affiliation noted above; you can click here to find out more.
If this is a front-line position with responsibilities to interact with students, selected candidates must be rated at the Low Advanced proficiency level or higher for both oral comprehension and reading comprehension in their second official language. The rating is determined by a proficiency test designed by the Official Languages and Bilingualism Institute.
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