Job Overview
The Associate Director of Engagement and Strategy will provide First Nations representation and leadership to the overall strategic direction and operations.
This role will oversee business services functions, providing strategic direction and management of the business services team.
The Associate Director will lead strategic planning and governance, including budget management, human resources, marketing, communication, and research administration.
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Key Responsibilities
* Leadership: Provide strategic leadership to the business services team, working collaboratively with Executive Level Team members.
* Strategic Planning: Develop and implement strategic plans for the Institute, focusing on First Nations representation and leadership.
* Budget Management: Oversee financial planning and management, ensuring effective use of resources.
* Human Resources: Manage human resources, including recruitment, talent development, and employee engagement.
* Marketing and Communication: Develop and implement effective marketing and communication strategies to promote the Institute's work.
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About You
* A postgraduate level qualification in business management or a relevant discipline, with experience, or extensive experience and management knowledge combined with relevant training.
* Outstanding leadership and management skills, with a proven ability to build high-performing teams.
* Demonstrated experience in financial planning and management, with the ability to provide specialist business development support.
* Proven ability to deliver innovative solutions to complex issues, with a successful record of building strategic networks and alliances.
* Capacity to influence decision-making, with a strong understanding of the University's direction and resource management.
* Highly effective cross-cultural communication skills, with the ability to establish strategic alliances with internal and external stakeholders.
* Demonstrated experience engaging with Aboriginal communities, their leaders, and key stakeholders, while respecting traditional FN governance frameworks.
* Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of self-determination principles as they relate to the Aboriginal Community Controlled and First Nations Led health service sector.