Strategic Advisor, Creative Arts

Strategic Advisor, Creative Arts

Office of the Dean
Abbotsford
Application deadline:June 20, 2024

The College of Arts invites applications for a Strategic Advisor, Creative Arts to join their team for a term of one year.

The Strategic Advisor is an entrepreneurial, innovative, and visionary individual, who advises the Dean of Arts on strategic and sustainable growth opportunities for the Creative Arts at UFV. The Strategic Advisor is responsible for long-term strategic planning.

This role proposes and implements concrete solutions that will lead to the sustainable expansion of UFV Creative Arts’ initiatives including programming, facilities and technology, and revenue generation. This includes serving as a proactive and trusted advisor to executive leadership, while identifying and supporting the universities’ strategic plans and revenue growth opportunities.

For more information, see the Position Description link above.

Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Creative Arts, or PhD in a related discipline.
• Seven years of administrative/leadership experience in the Creative Arts.
• Progressive experience in strategic planning and leadership.
• Experience in managing multiple complex issues and projects, supporting senior level management with an emphasis on issues resolution, strategies, and priorities.
• Experience of curriculum/programming development (in an academic setting, the GLAM sector, or for industry).
• Teaching experience at the post-secondary level or in galleries/museum preferred.
• Excellent consultative, facilitation, consensus building and conflict resolution skills.
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of the philosophies, principles and practices of strategic planning, research, policy analysis and issue’s management.
• Knowledge of and currency in the Creative Arts; multidisciplinary experience preferred.
• Successful fundraising track record (grant writing, fundraising, revenue generating activities).
• Demonstrated knowledge of budget and forecast planning.
• Excellent organizational and planning skills, with experience in managing projects to completion, including strong data analytics skills.
• Professional communicator and presenter; excellent writing, editing, proofreading, and oral communication skills; strong marketing skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure, manage competing priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, and demonstrate tact, diplomacy and discretion in dealing with high profile, sensitive, confidential and urgent matters.
• Highly resourceful; able to problem solve and find creative solutions.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Professional (Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams).
• Familiar with Indigenization and decolonization practices in the Creative Arts sector.
• Demonstrated commitment to equity and inclusivity.
• Available to work flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends.

About UFV:

The University of the Fraser Valley is located on the traditional territory of the Halq'eméylem-speaking peoples. We express our gratitude and respect for the honour of living and working in Stó:lo Tém:éxw (Stó:lo Land; Stó:lo World). In all that we do, UFV strives to support and honour the Stó:lo peoples goals of self-determination and well-being on these lands. A commitment to Indigenization and Reconciliation is core to our institutional Vision and Integrated Strategic Plan: IYAQAWTXW — which means House of Transformation. This commitment includes the goal of centering Indigenous ways of knowing throughout our organization, recognizing our responsibilities to community, and a multi-year plan to increase the number of Indigenous faculty, staff, and administrators working at UFV.

UFV has four campus locations within the beautiful Fraser Valley in British Columbia. Recognized as one of BC's top employers, UFV offers a combination of career and lifestyle benefits. Join a team of 1,400 passionate professionals who value integrity, inclusivity and excellence. At UFV, you will serve a vibrant community, and shape the future of 15,000 students.

Indigenization, equity, and diversity are essential to our work as a university. A diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been historically underrepresented and marginalized. At UFV, we are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that represents the community we proudly serve. We encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, members of groups that experience discrimination due to race, colour, place of origin, ancestry, and/or religion, persons who identify as women and 2SLGBTQ+, and persons with disabilities. We invite applicants to complete a confidential self-identification survey as part of the application process. All questions are voluntary, with an option to decline to answer. Information will be used to support efforts to broaden the diversity of the recruitment process, and results are not shared with the selection committee. Inquiries about the survey may be directed to [email protected] . Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. In an effort to be both environmentally and fiscally responsible, UFV will contact only candidates receiving an interview. We thank all applicants for considering UFV for employment. Shortlisted applicants may be required to undergo a criminal record check and/ or a verification of their education credentials. 

UFV is committed to the principle of equity in employment.

Please note: you should receive a confirmation email once you have successfully applied to this position. If you do not, please contact the Njoyn Help Desk at [email protected] or 1-877-427-7717 Monday to Friday 8am to 8pm (EST).

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