Opportunities

Salary Information

HL24 - $84,873.00 - $110,335.26 per annum.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee academic program implementation, delivery, evaluation, and curriculum compliance.
• Manage campus operations supporting students, staff, and faculty.
• Promote student experience, retention, and academic progress.
• Support faculty in curriculum delivery and student learning.
• Address student and faculty concerns promptly.
• Oversee campus resources and ensure responsible budget management.
• Recruit, retain, and manage staff and faculty.
• Collaborate with Deans to align programs with labour market needs.
• Build community and stakeholder partnerships.
• Develop programs and secure funding to meet regional needs.
• Coordinate initiatives supporting the college’s labour market mandate.
• Foster strong internal and external relationships.
• Pursue contracts and partnerships that support innovation and student success.
• Contribute to program evaluation and delivery.
• Promote the college and campus within the region.
• Support strategic planning and program development.
• Monitor and maintain program accreditation.
• Ensure a positive student experience at Bonavista Campus.
• Other related duties as required.

Screening Criteria

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education (Post-Secondary), Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field, with extensive academic and administrative leadership experience in a post-secondary environment.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

Assessment Criteria

• Academic Program Leadership – ability to lead program delivery, evaluation, and curriculum compliance.
• Operational & Resource Management – ability to manage campus operations and resources effectively.
• Student Success & Campus Culture – ability to promote student experience, retention, and a supportive environment.
• Faculty & Staff Support – Recruits, retains, and supports faculty and staff.
• Instructional & Program Development – Supports curriculum delivery and program improvement.
• Conflict & Issue Resolution – Handles student and staff concerns efficiently.
• Stakeholder Engagement – Builds strong internal and external partnerships.
• Strategic Contribution – Supports planning, promotion, and mandate fulfillment.
• Adaptability – Embraces varied responsibilities in a dynamic setting.
• Communication – ability to communicate effectively.

Conditions of Offer

• When requested by the Employer, a recent and satisfactory Certificate of Conduct must be provided.
• Verification of credentials and applicable licenses, certifications, and/or professional memberships as required for the position.
  • Credentials obtained outside of Canada will require an evaluation to determine their Canadian educational equivalency. This evaluation must support the educational requirements for the position.

Conditions of Acceptance

College of the North Atlantic (CNA) recognizes the importance of and is committed to offering flexible work arrangements to its employees. The successful applicant may qualify for a telework arrangement within the province, subject to eligibility criteria. Where appropriate, consideration may be given to a primarily remote, hybrid, or ad-hoc arrangement. However, as a place-based organization, candidates are expected to report to the specified work location identified in this job posting, as all positions will involve some degree of on-site work, unless otherwise indicated.

Applicant Information

• This position is located at Bonavista Campus.
• Applications must be submitted online through https://www.cna.nl.ca/careers/opportunities on or before the closing date stated for this job posting.
• It is the responsibility of the applicant to submit an application that demonstrates the required screening criteria. Applications that do not clearly and effectively demonstrate the required criteria will be screened out of the competition.
• Preference will be given to applicants who are a Canadian citizen, permanent resident of Canada, or those who are legally entitled to work in Canada.
• Applicants who elect to include a cover letter (optional) must upload cover letter and resumé as a combined document (PDF). Resumés should be in chronological order specifying education and employment in months and years including part-time and full-time employment.
• Information submitted as part of the application process must be clear, factual, and current to date of submission and is subject to verification.
• Applicants will be notified of their status throughout each stage of the recruitment process.
• An offer of employment is conditional upon the satisfactory completion and review of all pre-employment requirements by the College.
• The results from this competition may be used to fill similar vacancies.

Closing Statement

For more information about this job opportunity or should you require an accommodation as part of this recruitment and selection process, please contact Sarah Gaudon, Selection Board Chair, by email at sarah.gaudon@cna.nl.ca.

College of the North Atlantic (CNA) strives to create an organizational culture that welcomes and amplifies diverse perspectives, nurtures belonging and actively seeks to eliminate barriers to equity. We invite all interested individuals to apply, and as part of our shared commitment to the advancement of equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) as a true reflection of CNA’s core values (Excellence, Integrity, Diversity, Respect and Transparency), we encourage applications from equity-seeking groups including, but not limited to, Indigenous Peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, those who identify as women, and members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities.

We appreciate your interest in College of the North Atlantic!