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Manager, Institutional Growth Initiatives

The Position: 

Reporting to the Chief Growth Officer (CGO) and working closely with the Chief of Staff (CoS) and the President's Office, the Manager, Institutional Growth Initiatives develops, manages and implements emerging initiatives and ongoing projects for the Office of the President (OOP). The position works closely with the CoS to ensure effective administration and alignment of initiatives for the Office of the President (OOP) and the CGO. 

The position serves a vital team-based and facilitative role in supporting OOP leading a variety of institution-wide special projects and initiatives. The incumbent provides operational guidance to the CGO and develops detailed workplans for completion of tasks while acting as project lead for OOP and CGO that are key to functional and strategic success.  

In all facets of this role, the position endeavours to integrate and advance the University's mission as articulated in the current organizational strategic plan, including integrative commitments to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) and, with Indigenous Peoples and communities, conciliation. 

Specific Duties and Responsibilities: 

  • Overseeing the design, development, management and implementation of projects, as directed by the CGO.  

  • Ensures integration of AU's Like No Other Strategic Plan and priorities into strategic initiatives, and associated operational plans, as appropriate; 

  • In coordination with OOP, facilitates, creates and reviews integrated policy analysis, operational advice and briefings for the OOP;  

  • Leads, facilitates and coordinates projects and initiatives of strategic importance to Office of the President and the Chief Growth Officer. 

  • Develops and/or oversees the development of strategic options, recommendations, policies, and procedure, as needed by the CGO and OOP; 

  • Supports government relations by collecting and analyzing policy, trends and information from internal and external sources, providing briefings, presentations, and other materials for OOP. 

  • Supports and/or leads the creation and delivery of strategic and operation planning documents for OOP initiatives; 

  • Establishes excellent working relationships with all necessary interest holders both internal and external to the university. 

 

Required Qualifications: 

  • A related undergraduate degree and seven years of progressively advancing professional and management experience.  

  • An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. 

  • Experience in post-secondary or public sector management is required. 

  • Excellent problem-solving skills to handle a wide variety of both routine and unusual requests. 

  • Demonstrated commitment to upholding confidentiality and sensitivity to controversial issues. 

  • Demonstrated ability to respond effectively to the needs of both internal and external stakeholders. 

  • Ability to resolve conflict and problems, while creating a positive work environment and advancing the interests of the University. 

  • Ability to develop the rapport necessary to maintain and strengthen partnerships inside and outside the institution. 

  • Ability to foster collegial and cooperative attitudes towards attaining the strategic goals of the University.

A full job description can be viewed at: Manager, Institutional Growth Initiatives 

For further information regarding this position, please contact Dr. Catherine Swindlehurst, Chief Growth Officer at [email protected]. 



Athabasca First

Wherever possible, AU seeks to attract and hire qualified team members to reside in the Athabasca region. We will offer relocation assistance for the right candidate should you decide to relocate to the Town of Athabasca. As a resident of the town or county of Athabasca, you can choose to work on and from our beautiful campus in Athabasca.

To discover the Town and Region of Athabasca, go to: Visit Athabasca.

What AU Offers: 

Benefits and Pension eligibility differs based on employee group and may include:

  • Defined Benefits Pension Plan
  • Alberta Health Care
  • Extended Health Care
  • Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
  • Disability Coverage
  • Vacation
  • Office Closure between Christmas and New Year's Day
  • Discretionary Benefit Fund
  • AU Course Allowance
  • A Variety of Leaves (e.g., Maternity/Parental/Adoption, Compassionate Care, etc.)
  • Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)

Educational credentials will be verified before an offer of employment is extended. An offer of employment is conditional upon verification of educational credentials. 

All educational credentials must be recognized in Canada.  

E-Transcripts shared directly from your Post-Secondary Institution via email are acceptable. 

WES https://www.wes.org/ca/ may be used to verify international educational credentials. Processing time for verification of international qualifications may take up to one month; please plan accordingly. 

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents will be given priority. 

Athabasca University is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, persons of any gender identity and expression, and members of visible minorities. 

Where applicants have equal skills, abilities, and experience, candidates residing within or willing to relocate to the County of Athabasca will be given preference.

Working outside of Canada is not supported by Athabasca University. You are legally not permitted to work for Athabasca University if you are living outside of Canada.