Associate Vice President, Students

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Associate Vice President, Students
British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT)
Location: Greater Vancouver, BC

The British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) stands at the forefront of applied education, situated in the vibrant heart of Burnaby, British Columbia. Founded 60 years ago, BCIT offers a diverse range of programs across various fields, including engineering, health sciences, business and information technology. The institute emphasizes applied learning, equipping students with trade and job-ready skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in today’s competitive job market. With a strong focus on industry partnerships, BCIT collaborates with businesses to ensure that its curriculum remains relevant and responsive to the evolving needs of the workforce.

BCIT’s campus features state-of-the-art facilities, including specialized labs and workshops that mimic real-world environments, allowing students to gain valuable experience before entering the workforce. The institute is committed to fostering a supportive learning community, offering various resources such as academic advising, career services and extracurricular activities. With a diverse student body and a reputation for excellence in technical education, BCIT plays a crucial role in shaping the future of education and industry in British Columbia and beyond.
The Associate Vice President, Students (AVP Students) will report directly to the Provost & Vice President, Academic and will lead capable leaders in the Registrar, Student Life and Library Services functions, and serve as the main liaison with the Student Association.

The AVP Students will collaborate with various engaged parties across all programs and campuses and provide strategic leadership in terms of advancing BCIT’s mission to further enhance the overall student experience and ensure that BCIT’s offerings squarely align with the needs and aspirations of its diverse student body.

As the ideal candidate, you have gained your positive leadership qualities from one or more of the more typical student services functions, or may come from a faculty or administration senior leadership position where your passion for student success is equal only to your ability to bring people together. You bring the skills required to bridge the perspectives of students, faculty, administration and the overall needs of the organization, drawing on previous roles within a polytechnic, college or university setting. You have excellent problem solving and decision-making skills, plus solid financial, administrative and change management skills. A Master’s degree is required.

This role, based out of BCIT’s main campus in Burnaby, BC, is perfect for an experienced leader who sets high standards and whose principles are grounded in student success and collegial governance. This is an incredible opportunity to lead transformative student success initiatives at BCIT, shaping the future of education for a diverse, global community.

The salary range for this position is minimum: $181,285; control point: $226,607; maximum: $260,598. Placement within a salary band is typically up to the control point based upon a review of skills, experience, and internal equity. Placement above the control point may be approved in limited circumstances.

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British Columbia Institute of Technology acknowledges that their campuses are located on the unceded traditional territories of the Coast Salish Nations of xwməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səl̓ilwətaɁɬ (Tsleil-Waututh). Equity, diversity, and inclusion are core values for British Columbia Institute of Technology. Therefore, BCIT encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, people of all sexual orientations and gender identities and expressions, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the Institute.

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