Post-secondary education director

Simon Fraser University

Overview

Languages

English

Education

  • Master’s degree
  • or equivalent experience
  • Education, other
  • Business administration and management, general
  • Management science

Experience

5 years or more

Hybrid

Work must be completed both in person and remotely.

Work setting

  • University or college
  • Management
  • Education

Responsibilities

Tasks

  • Examine the school’s program, facilities, curriculum, operations and teacher certification to ensure that the school meets all basic statutory requirements
  • Plan and control budget and expenditures
  • Hire, train, direct and motivate staff
  • Oversee the analysis of data and information
  • Advise senior management
  • Staff recruitment and selection
  • Provide staff training
  • Provide consultation and advice
  • Plan and manage budgets
  • Coaching
  • Revise programs based on academic performance level
  • Direct and control academic and related activities of the school

Supervision

  • Staff in various areas of responsibility

Experience and specialization

Regulatory investigation

  • Government regulations control

Computer and technology knowledge

  • MS Office

Area of work experience

  • Operations
  • Business administration/management

Area of specialization

  • College and university education
  • Curriculum development and evaluation
  • Business or education partnerships
  • Strategy

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

  • Willing to travel

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Fast-paced environment

Personal suitability

  • Efficient interpersonal skills
  • Excellent oral communication
  • Excellent written communication
  • Judgement
  • Leadership
  • Innovation

Benefits

Health benefits

  • Dental plan
  • Health care plan
  • Paramedical services coverage
  • Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

  • Pension plan

Long term benefits

  • Maternity and parental benefits

Other benefits

  • Learning/training paid by employer
  • On-site amenities
  • On-site recreation and activities
  • Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
  • Team building opportunities
  • Parking available
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