About the Role
The Executive Vice President is a very senior role at Juneteenth International University, the EVP reports directly to the President. You will oversee all of the non-academic functions of the university, including property, human resources, information technology, and finances. The administrative functions of the University are many and varied, so you will lead a large team of specialist professional managers.
Responsibilities
The university executive vice president of administration has overall responsibility for areas including finance, buildings, facilities, human resources and technology. Typically, you will run committees, which comprise a mix of academics and professionals, relating to these areas. You will be also the line manager of the heads of each administrative function. You will be a member of the senior management team of the university and works with the president and vice chancellor, as well as the vice presidents of academic affairs and research, to determine the university's strategic direction. That may be, for example, to increase the number or diversity of students, to increase expertise in certain disciplines or to open a specialist school, such as a law school, etc.
Requirements
Qualifications and Experience
To be considered for the role of the vice president for administration, the candidate would need to be educated to at least master's degree level in a business or management subject. Preferably, you would have a Ph.D. or be a certified public accountant. Universities are large and complex organizations, so you must have at least 15 years' experience in administrative management in a similar environment -- such as another university, a large hospital or government institution. You must have experience managing large teams of people and multimillion dollar budgets.
Skills
For this role, you need outstanding interpersonal skills with an ability to influence and lead a wide variety of people. You are dealing with senior academics, fellow business professionals and more junior workers, not to mention faculty and students. Organizational skills are also key, because you are responsible for overseeing so many different activities, from finance to organizing events and conferences. You must be able to create effective professional relationships, negotiate contracts and agreements, and gain consensus from all stakeholders. Proficiency in English and French preferred, since the university physical campus is in Quebec, Canada.
Personal Qualities
Academics habitually work in a collaborative way. All universities are driven by hundreds of committees, of which you have to chair a large number and sit as a member of others. A calm but authoritative manner is an essential tool in leading meetings effectively. Universities are also political places, with many academics constantly jostling for status and funding. You must have the political sense to navigate your way through all the competing interests and to make objective and balanced decisions.
About the Company
ABOUT US
Juneteenth Intercontinental University is a startup institution aimed at providing quality education to students worldwide. It seeks to fill the gap left by traditional universities by offering flexible and affordable courses to students. With an emphasis on technology and innovation, the University is set to provide a unique learning experience that prepares students for the future of work. Its mission is to empower individuals to pursue their career goals and make a positive impact on their communities. Juneteenth Intercontinental University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive learning environment that nurtures critical thinking and creativity.
Vision: Transforming lives through quality and relevant skills-based education and fostering innovation and leadership in racialized, low-income, and historically underrepresented students.
Mission: To provide skills-based education that prepares students for success in their careers and beyond and empowers them with the competencies to navigate a complex and ever-changing world.
Objectives:
• Increase higher education and scientific research among racialized groups
• Provide exceptional academic mentorship, advocacy, and support services to visible minority students, and facilitate their adjustment to the rigors of graduate studies
• Support recruitment and performance activities for visible minorities and low-income and historically underrepresented students
• Create safe and welcoming environments that encourage academic perseverance, success, and personal growth
• Develop action research and continuing education in the market's and government's priority areas
• Promote a microfinance institution to support community development initiatives.
Strategic Parameters: The parameters of the JIU Strategic Objectives include sustained evaluation and growth strategy, including affordability, academic quality, offering of desirable programs, retention and graduation rates, career outcomes and opportunities for graduates.
Our Education Benefits: (1) One-on-one and personalized education, (2) Focus on action research to bring the needed change, (3) Test on student’ strength, not standardizing, and (4) Sustained efforts for quality and equity. These four concepts are vital in ensuring that education is inclusive, addresses specific needs, encourages students to take ownership of their learning, and produces a quality output that is fair and equitable to all.
Organizational Structure
Juneteenth Intercontinental University (1) relies on a team of professional staff and faculty of various skills, aware that the problem of racialized people exists. (2) Ensure a more peaceful future and an inclusive society, wishing to participate in the implementation of solutions rather than being simple spectators. The JIU includes five important entities: early childhood - primary school - secondary school - professional school - college and university level.
