With all the recent focus on budgets and efficiency reviews in our institutions (especially in Ontario, where efficiency reviews are happening), it’s interesting to see roles pop up out West like the Community Campus Manager at the College of New Caledonia and the six new Academic Strategy and Operations Manager positions at NAIT. These roles blend academic strategy with operational leadership within Faculties, which I think is wise as someone with some experience in organizational design within higher ed.
How these roles will be operationalized will be fascinating to watch—especially when considering other areas of campus, like service units within the academic portfolio that don’t carry the authority of a Dean. Overall, these positions are smart choices for a time when we’re all focused on reducing duplication, finding efficiencies, and maintaining impact.
Considering that administrative units (such as career, co-op and experiential education) fall under various leadership structures, it will be interesting to see how these types of roles engage with these departments. The design and intent behind these positions are smart; however, navigating the operational nuances of campus complexities will require skill in maneuvering institutional dynamics.
Who better to take on these roles than someone from the EL/Career Ed world? They’re accustomed to managing multiple stakeholders under high pressure and consistently deliver results. Here’s what’s buzzing on career sites across the country:
British Columbia (BC)
- Apprentice Service Representative – BCIT Apply Here – Closes: 11/17/24
- Community Campus Manager – College of New Caledonia Apply Here – Closes: 11/15/24
- Director, International Student Development – UBC Apply Here – Closes: 11/15/24
- Employer Relations Manager, Temporary Full Time – SFU Apply Here – Closes: 11/11/24
- Manager, Career Development Centre – University Canada West Apply Here – Posted Nov 5 (no close date)
Alberta (AB)
- AVP Students & Academic Strategy – NorQuest College Apply Here – Posted Nov 5 (no close date)
- Academic Strategy and Operations Manager (5 positions) – NAIT Apply Here – Closes: 11/25/24
- Co-op Program Assistant – University of Alberta Apply Here – Closes: 11/17/24
- Work Integrated Learning Specialist, 2-Year Term – Haskayne School of Business – University of Calgary Apply Here – Closes: 11/12/24
Ontario (ON)
- Industry Specialist – SSE – FT Support (4 positions) – Humber Apply Here – Closes: 11/10/24
- Job Fair Coordinator (Part-time, ongoing) – Laurier Apply Here – Closes: 11/10/24
- On Campus Employment Coordinator – Durham Apply Here – Closes: 11/11/24
- Student Experience Coordinator – Trent Apply Here – Closes: 11/13/24
- Employment Resource Specialist – Confederation College Apply Here – Closes: 11/30/24
- Experiential Education Coordinator, Faculty of Education (term – one year) – Brock Apply Here – Closes: 11/11/24
- Student Talent Coach, Faculty of Mathematics and Science – Brock Apply Here – Closes: 11/17/24
- Co-op Program Administrator – TMU Apply Here – Closes: 11/13/24
- Intermediate Advisor, Career and Business Development – U of Ottawa Apply Here – Closes: 11/15/24
- Senior Administrator, Career and Employment – U of Ottawa Apply Here – Closes: 11/11/24
- Program and Events Coordinator, Co-Curricular Academic (Term one year) – McMaster Apply Here – Closes: 11/07/24