Manager, Experiential Learning

Hours per Week: 35

Salary Grade 15: $69,180 - $81,370, commensurate with experience.

Please note, this is a 10 month temporary full time contract opportunity.

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Western University delivers an academic experience second to none. Western challenges the best and brightest faculty, staff and students to commit to the highest global standards. Our research excellence expands knowledge and drives discovery with real-world application. Western attracts individuals with a broad worldview, seeking to study, influence and lead in the international community. Since 1878, The Western Experience has combined academic excellence with life-long opportunities for intellectual, social and cultural growth in order to better serve our communities.

Leadership & Learning staff enrich students’ experiences from the moment they are accepted to Western, all the way to graduation, and beyond. Through a series of inclusive and tailored programs and services, we help students discover and develop their strengths, navigate academic, social, and professional transitions, engage in communities, and build a life and career they love.

The Manager, Experiential Learning (EL) works under the direction of the Associate Director, Careers & Experience to manage the development of programs, resources, and supports to allow students to apply their knowledge, strengthen their skills, clarify their interests and values, strengthen their employability, and collaborate meaningfully with communities. The role oversees the work of staff, and ensures the programmatic priorities and objectives of the team are met and assessment plans are developed and applied. The Manager acts as a key ambassador for the Experiential Learning team and works in consultation with the Associate Director to develop plans for the team to strengthen existing programs and develop new opportunities, supports, and services. The Manager leads, develops, implements, and monitors the activities of their team, with a goal of all students graduating with at least one meaningful EL activity during their degree.

Education:

• Undergraduate degree with a major in Education, Business Administration or related field

Experience:

• 5 years’ experience in student affairs
• Experience in experiential learning program design and delivery
• 3 years’ experience supervising staff and projects
• Experience with industry and community partnership development is preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Strong understanding of experiential learning theory, best practices, and key strategies for implementation
• Proven ability to build reciprocal and sustainable partnerships with internal units and external organizations
• Well-developed public speaking and facilitation skills across a diverse spectrum of stakeholders (e.g., staff, faculty, students, partners, and funders)
• Ability to develop and deliver innovative programs based on best practices, and in response to emerging student and campus needs
• Strong supervisory and coaching skills to facilitate staff development and performance evaluation
• Ability to establish effective routines for excellent communication with all members of a team to maximize productivity
• Ability to motivate others to maintain quality services and programming in a constantly changing environment
• Exceptional organizational skills, including managing multiple competing priorities and an ability to adapt quickly to emerging priorities
• Demonstrated ability to influence at all levels within the university
• Judgment, analytical, and problem-solving skills with a consultative and collaborative leadership approach to addressing issues and opportunities
• A well-defined sense of diplomacy, including sold negotiation, conflict resolution, and people management skills
• Intermediate skills with Microsoft Office Suite

The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Western is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact Human Resources or phone 519-661-2194.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.