Executive opportunities

The University of Waterloo is Canada’s innovation university and stands as a global model of 21st-century higher education. With more than 36,000 students, the University is home to the world's leading co-operative education program, offering opportunities for meaningful, paid work experience to students from more than 100 countries. Unmatched entrepreneurial culture combined with an intensive research focus and deep connections to industry power one of the top innovation hubs in the world. Waterloo has earned a reputation for producing leaders of tomorrow through excellent and relevant undergraduate and graduate education, delivered through six Faculties: Applied Health Sciences, Arts, Engineering, Environment, Mathematics, and Science.  For more information about the University, please see www.uwaterloo.ca.

The University Registrar provides strategic direction to the University’s registrarial portfolio, and provides institutional leadership and advice to the University’s senior administration and relevant academic bodies in a variety of areas of strategic enrolment management including: recruitment, admission and transfer credit assessment, student financial services, academic records, systems management, registration, convocation, course and examination scheduling, and academic policy.

Reporting to the Vice-President, Academic & Provost, the successful candidate will be familiar with the many nuances of the registrarial portfolio, and will take a lead role in developing, and advising on, academic policies and procedures. They will be a champion for system innovation, and will identify operational, technological, and administrative improvements that will enhance institutional efficiencies and promote student success. The University Registrar will have strong analytical skills, and be effective in providing strategic advice on managing all facets of student enrolment to University stakeholders, and in reporting to government and regulatory agencies.

The ideal candidate will have significant experience as a student-focused senior administrator in a complex institution of higher education. They will be a strong leader, with exceptional communication skills, the ability to work effectively in a collegial setting, and the capacity to lead in a complex and rapidly changing environment. The Registrar will be a skilled team player, with a deep commitment to quality service and student success. 

The University of Waterloo respects, appreciates and encourages diversity. Applications from all qualified individuals, including women, members of visible minorities, Aboriginal peoples and persons with disabilities are encouraged; priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents. For more information, please see hr.uwaterloo.ca. The University of Waterloo encourages requests for accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Accommodations can be made available throughout the recruitment process.
 

Consideration of candidates will begin in late April, with the new Registrar to take office in the summer of 2017, or as soon as possible thereafter.  Expressions of interest should be sent to Jane Griffith at waterlooregistrar@odgersberndtson.com

Recognized and celebrated as an outward-looking, innovative, research-intensive university, Waterloo offers a full range of programs in the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, applied health sciences, mathematics, and engineering. The University has distinguished itself through its unique blend of world-leading co-operative education, experiential learning, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and robust partnerships. With an entrepreneurial, collegial, and collaborative culture, and a deep commitment to student success, Waterloo consistently appears at the top of national rankings for overall quality and for producing “leaders of tomorrow”. Home to 35,000 full- and part-time undergraduate and graduate students, the University of Waterloo is located in the heart of Canada’s Technology Triangle. For more information about the University, please see www.uwaterloo.ca.

The Waterloo Institute for Nanotechnology (WIN) was established in 2008 as an independent and interdisciplinary research centre of excellence, mandated to achieve global recognition, recruit and retain outstanding talent, attract promising students, build international partnerships, and provide facilities for cutting-edge nanotechnology. Headquartered at the Quantum-Nano Centre, and with over 65 principal investigators and more than 250 graduate students and post-doctoral fellows across the campus, WIN is a world-class research hub working collaboratively across nine departments to discover new ideas and inventions, and to improve quality of life.

Reporting to the vice-president, research, the executive director is responsible for all aspects of the institute’s operations. The successful candidate will be an accomplished researcher and a respected scientific leader, working closely with faculty, staff, and students to facilitate excellence in research, education, and innovation. The executive director will be passionate about overseeing the development of a world-class institute, skilled at pulling a community of scholars together around a common purpose, and committed to advancing the overall reputation of Waterloo’s research enterprise. The ideal candidate will also have solid experience in external relations (working with governments, media, industry and other partners), and have the ability to motivate and inspire others to support initiatives of the Waterloo Institute for Nanotechnology. 

The University of Waterloo encourages applications from all qualified individuals including women, members of visible minorities, Aboriginal peoples and persons with disabilities. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

Recognizing the market conditions pertaining to this specialized position, the salary for the position of Executive Director, Waterloo Institute of Nanotechnology, would be at or above $186,000. Final compensation will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Consideration of candidates will continue until the position is filled. Inquiries and/or applications, in confidence, should be directed to Gerri Woodford or Jason Murray at waterloonano@odgersberndtson.ca.

How to Apply:

Those interested in applying for this position are invited to contact Human Resources by the following method: Email your resume to hrresume@uwaterloo.ca
 To ensure that your application is successfully submitted, please put your cover letter, resume, and any other information into ONE document and have a unique file name such as yourname.doc. We will accept .doc, .docx, or .pdf files only.  Always include the job opening number, job title and department in the subject line of e-mail submissions.

Deadline for applications: For assured consideration, applications should be received by Friday December 11, 2015.

Employment Equity: The University of Waterloo respects, appreciates and encourages diversity. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals including women, members of visible minorities, Aboriginal peoples and persons with disabilities. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

University of Waterloo:

In just half a century, the University of Waterloo, located at the heart of Canada's technology hub, has become one of Canada's leading comprehensive universities with 35,000 full- and part-time students in undergraduate and graduate programs. Waterloo, as home to the world's largest post-secondary co-operative education program, embraces its connections to the world and encourages enterprising partnerships in learning, research and discovery. In the next decade, the university is committed to building a better future for Canada and the world by championing innovation and collaboration to create solutions relevant to the needs of today and tomorrow. For more information about Waterloo, please visit our website.

The University of Waterloo encourages applications from all qualified individuals including women, members of visible minorities, Aboriginal peoples and persons with disabilities. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.”