Director, Student Affairs and Services

JOB OPPORTUNITY

Position Information

Location Hybrid / New Westminster Campus / Coquitlam Campus Salary Range
Salary Band 15 (Minimum- $122,418, Control Point- $163,224, Maximum- $187,707) Placement within a salary band is typically up to the Control Point based on a review of skills, experience and internal equity. The College may place over Control Point in limited circumstances.
The Opportunity
As an experienced student affairs professional, you understand the strategic leadership and oversight needed to ensure the effectiveness of student services. You have a vision for the future and mentor teams to realize the long-term goals you've developed together. You forge strong connections with ease; that's because the relationships you create are based on your values of collaboration, equity and inclusion. As the Director, Student Affairs & Services, you will be at the
forefront of enhancing the student experience across our campuses. You will lead a dedicated team, overseeing a wide range of services including Indigenous Student Services, Student Life, Accessibility Services, Counselling Services, Wellness, and Student Support and Conduct. Your leadership will ensure that our services, practices and systems are not only effective but also aligned with our commitment to student success and well-being.

If this sounds like you, we need your expertise! Join us as the Director, Student Affairs and Services, and together, we'll support students in achieving their academic and personal goals.
WHO WE ARE
Do what you love. Be good at it. That's how Douglas College defines a great career. It's a philosophy that resonates through our classrooms, our offices and our boardrooms. It inspires our students and drives us to make Douglas College one of BC's Top Employers. We love what we do. And we're looking for passionate, motivated people to join us in making one of Canada's best degree-granting colleges even better.

Be a part of an institution where everyone is committed to empowering successful students, creating responsive learning environments, fostering social and environmental responsibility, and supporting healthy learning and work environments.
WHAT WE OFFER
We offer the opportunity to do what you do best in an inclusive, collaborative and collegial environment. At Douglas, our goal is to ensure our people are valued and supported by promoting a healthy work-life balance, professional growth, and development, as well as a safe and respectful workplace.

• Transit-accessible campuses
• Hybrid work arrangements for eligible positions
• Competitive salaries
• Excellent Health and Dental Benefits for eligible positions
• Defined-Benefit Pension Plan for eligible positions
• Professional Development funding
• Access to our Fitness Centres and Classes

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WHAT IT TAKES

• Graduate degree in student affairs, higher education, administration, or related area.
• Minimum five years demonstrated administrative experience in a post-secondary educational institution. Experience in a unionized public sector environment preferred. OR an equivalent combination of formal education and relevant work experience in an academic environment.
• Minimum three years demonstrated leadership and supervisory experience, including budget management, recruitment and selection, and performance management, preferably in a unionized post-secondary institution.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, presentation and oral communication skills, delivered in a manner appropriate to the audience.
• Understanding of administrative law and principles of natural justice.

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Additional Information
The Director, Student Affairs and Services is responsible for the overall functioning and performance of the Department of Student Affairs and Services on both campuses, providing day-to-day leadership and direction with respect to policies, practices, systems and operations in Indigenous Student Services, Student Life, Accessibility Services, Counseling Services, Wellness, Student Support and Conduct and other areas as assigned by the Associate Vice President. The Director oversees scheduling and work assignments, is responsible for ensuring quality standards, completing evaluations, handling complaints, grievances and appeals and performing other duties as required. The Director contributes to the College's success by providing input into the development of the Division's and College's strategic and operational plans, and by ensuring that the College achieves its student engagement and retention goals.
Posting Number 02449SA Position Title Director, Student Affairs and Services Anticipated Start Date 03/03/2025 End Date Needs a Criminal Records Check No

How To Apply

Open Date 01/07/2025 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Minimum Number of References 2 Equity Statement
Douglas College is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and equitable learning and working environment. In support of this journey, we welcome all people to apply, including people from groups that are experiencing inequity, including, but not limited, to Indigenous Peoples, racialized or persons of colour, persons with mental or physical disabilities, persons who identify as women, and/or persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, and persons of all faith identities, age, marital status, and parental status.
Important Note

• Interested applicants must submit their application and all required documents online on the Douglas College Career Site [www.douglascollegecareers.ca].
• Qualified internal applicants shall be given first consideration in filling the position.
• Applications will be reviewed starting January 27, 2025.
• Please ensure your resume clearly explains how you meet the required knowledge, skills and abilities of the position for which you are applying. All candidates selected for interview will need to bring original certificates and diplomas of educational credentials noted on their resume.