Updated: about 8 hours ago
Location: Lethbridge North, ALBERTA
Deadline: 17 Sep 2026
Posting Details
Position Information
| Job Title | Executive Director (FSP Administrative Lead) (Full-time, Term) |
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| About the University | At the University of Lethbridge, we speak in perspectives. We are located in the heart of traditional Blackfoot Confederacy territory in southern Alberta with campuses in Lethbridge and Calgary. ULethbridge is more than a place to learn — it’s a place to build a career and make a lasting impact. We are one of Canada’s top universities and leading research institutions with more than 8,000 undergraduate and graduate students. We are an inclusive university that values diverse experiences and backgrounds. Our people are our greatest strength, and we are dedicated to fostering growth and success for all of our people. Together, We Shape Tomorrow |
| Position Details | The Future Systems and Processes (FSP) program is a multi-year initiative to modernize the university’s finance, human resource, and student information processes and systems (ERP/SIS). Our goal is to facilitate the adoption and successful implementation of a next-generation platform and related streamlined processes and policies for long-term operational excellence to best support the needs and aspirations of our diverse community. Reporting to the Associate Vice President (Information Technology) and working in close partnership with the Academic Lead, the Executive Director (FSP Administrative Lead) will play a key executive-level leadership role in supporting the University community – all employees and all students – through this significant change to ensure program success. Their work will be supported by the guidance and authority of the FSP Program Steering Committee, including the Executive Leads of the key functional units, and will involve extensive collaboration with the executive sponsors, subject matter experts, change facilitators and program manager. In addition, they will act as a bridge between functional/technical teams, university academic and administrative units, executive leadership and vendor partners to deliver a solution that enhances institutional efficiency and supports the University’s long-term vision. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a cross-functional team; ensuring alignment with institutional strategic plans; overseeing and ensuring organizational change facilitation; defining and prioritizing project scope, setting and managing goals and success criteria; ensuring transparency and accountability via progress reports to project teams and community; mitigating multiple project risks; overseeing and ensuring effective and timely project planning, scheduling, resource allocation, execution, and budget control; monitoring data security, privacy, and regulatory compliance; and engaging with university and vendor communities to advance the program’s objectives. Internal candidates preferred. The detailed job description is available from Human Resources. The University of Lethbridge is undertaking a job classification and compensation review for Non-Academic Senior Administrative positions. As such, the salary range currently assigned for this position may be adjusted as a result of this project. |
| Position Qualifications | Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, or related field. Preferred: Master’s degree or relevant professional designations (e.g. PMP, Change Management certification). Experience: 7-10 years leading large teams and successful institution-wide change initiatives, such as policy and/or process implementations. Preferred: 10+ years of executive level leadership in higher education, leading broad, multi-faceted teams; experience with successfully leading large-scale institution- or system-wide change initiatives and/or ERP implementation. Job-Specific Knowledge and Technical Skills:
Preferred:
The successful candidate will be required to provide a satisfactory Criminal Record Check. |
| Starting Salary Range (at 1.0 FTE) | $137,218 - $172,261 annually |
| Full Salary Range (at 1.0 FTE) | $137,218 - $207,303 annually (Executive Director 2) |
| Campus | Lethbridge |
| Employment Group | Executive Director |
| Position Category |
Posting Detail Information
| Open Date | 09/03/2026 |
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| Close Date | 09/17/2026 |
| Open Until Filled | |
| Desired Start Date | 10/01/2026 |
| Position End Date (if temporary) | 09/30/2031 |
| Special Instructions to Applicants | |
| Employment Equity | The University of Lethbridge invites applications from all qualified candidates; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given preference. The University of Lethbridge is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, including through all aspects of the hiring process. If you require support during the hiring process, please contact Human Resources at [email protected] so that accommodations can be put in place to support you. All private information received in relation to your request for support will be kept confidential, only information required to facilitate the accommodation will be shared with the selection committee. |
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