Job Description
President and Vice-Chancellor | Capilano University
Capilano University respectfully acknowledges that their campuses are located on the territories of the LíỈwat, x ʷ məθk ʷ əỷəm (Musqueam), shíshálh (Sechelt), S ḵ wx ̱ wú7mesh (Squamish) and SəỈílwəta ʔ /Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.
For more than 50 years, Capilano University has been building on its foundation of educational excellence and creative experiential learning. Inspired by imagination, Capilano University is a teaching-focused university that strives to instill the knowledge, skills, motivation and attitudes that will enable their students to become independent thinkers and learners, and to contribute effectively to a rapidly changing world.
Ranked as a BC Top Employer, Capilano University has earned an international reputation for providing students with a strong academic foundation through high quality teaching, programs and services. Enrolling approximately 12,700 students each year - 9,000 in for-credit programs, nearly 1,200 in non-credit courses and 2,500 international students. With a planned retirement, an exciting opportunity exists for an innovative leader and change-maker to join Capilano University at a time of immense growth and development, playing an integral role in guiding the institution to reach its 2030 vision .
The President and Vice-Chancellor is accountable to the Board of Governors for providing overall leadership and direction to Capilano University. The President will support the Board and its mandate, and will be responsible for ensuring that the University operates within the policy and strategy framework established by the Board. The President will provide advice and counsel to the Board in all matters impacting Capilano University and will provide effective strategic and operational leadership to the faculty and staff.
The ideal candidate is known to be an inspiring educational leader, highly effective at bringing people together to focus on the vision and strategy of an organization. Truly a champion for higher education, the new President will bring a passion for students and student learning and an appreciation and respect for faculty and staff. Embracing a teaching focused institution, research and the critical role of a post-secondary institution in society and the labour market is essential. They will thrive in a values-driven organization, working in partnership with a variety of constituent groups.
This is an exciting opportunity for a leader to bring their passion, authenticity, creativity and people-engaged leadership to a dynamic educational institution and enhance the impact that Capilano University has on the broader communities it serves.
For more information on this exceptional opportunity, please contact Khaleeda Jamal or Craig Hemer at Boyden at 604-685-0261. To apply for this position, please click Apply.
In accordance with BC’s Pay Transparency Act, the position has an expected base salary range of $250,000 - $282,000.
Capilano University encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including women, Indigenous peoples, people of colour, persons with visible and non-visible disabilities, people of all sexual orientations and gender identities and expressions, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the University.
We thank all applicants for their interest in this position. Please note that we will only be in contact with those individuals moving forward with our client.