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SAIT is a global leader in applied education and an institution that empowers employees to make a difference in the lives of our students. Building on more than a century of history, we are looking for innovative employees wanting to create a future with us. As part of our team, you are encouraged to be bold and inventive, bringing new ideas to the table. Change excites you.
SAIT offers the chance to do work with a purpose — preparing the next generation of industry leaders, entrepreneurs, advocates and explorers. We develop leaders in the classroom and our workspaces, encouraging lifelong learning for both students and employees.
Your future starts now … at SAIT.
We are looking for individuals who align with our commitment to excellence and who demonstrates:
- a growth mindset through curiosity, creativity, and collaboration
- leads with a world-class customer experience mindset
- is dynamic and responsible to the needs of stakeholders, speed and agility are critical
- someone who embraces trial and error as an important part of learning
The Opportunity
Reporting to the President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), the Vice-President, Academic (VPA) is a senior executive officer of SAIT responsible for providing leadership and strategic direction to the academic portfolio and related leadership initiatives. Collaborating with the President and CEO and the Executive Team, the VPA provides leadership, direction and support concerning academic operations which includes strategic planning, budgeting, and reporting, while enhancing transparency, trust, and collegiality. Advancing SAIT’s Strategic Plan and supporting the Education Plan and Global Strategy, this role will champion academic excellence, and innovation, and integrate academic and non-academic services to achieve the priorities and long-range plans of the institution.
As the ideal candidate, you have a minimum of a graduate degree (a doctorate is an asset) combined with a minimum of 10 years of experience in senior leadership roles in post-secondary settings. You have strong leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to lead and work collegially and a demonstrated history effecting change and leading transformation.
To Apply
To submit your CV for consideration, in confidence, please visit https://mbexec.com/sait-vpacademic. For more information, please contact Alina Ivanets at aivanets@mbexec.ca or Alex Verdecchia at averdecchia@mbexec.ca.
Equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) is essential to achieving SAIT’s vision to be a global leader in applied education. We encourage applications from women, Indigenous people, racialized people, people with disabilities, people from gender and sexually diverse communities, and/or people with intersectional identities. Learn more about EDI at SAIT.
At SAIT, we understand that experience comes in many forms. We’re dedicated to adding diverse perspectives to SAIT – so if your experience is close to what we’re looking for, please consider applying.
SAIT is committed to supporting persons with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. We will work with applicants to provide accommodations upon request to the Talent Advisor.
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