Executive Director, Assistant Dean in Toronto

Osgoode Professional Development (OsgoodePD) is the revenue-generating professional education unit of Osgoode Hall Law School, operating within a highly competitive commercial market for professional and executive continuing education. OsgoodePD offers degree and non-degree programs to both local and international students, including full-time and part-time graduate degrees and diplomas, non-degree certificates, short courses and skills workshops, summer school and bridging programs, webinars, and custom training for private and public sector organizations.

The Executive Director & Assistant Dean (ED&AD) provides senior executive leadership and strategic direction for Osgoode Professional Development (OPD), with accountability for its academic portfolio, financial performance, market growth, revenue diversification, long-term sustainability, risk management, and reputation. Reporting to the Dean, the ED&AD establishes strategic priorities, approves multi-year business and academic plans, and sets strategic direction for the development of existing and emerging markets, programs, and revenue opportunities in alignment with Osgoode and University objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic leadership and direction for Osgoode Professional Development (OPD), working closely with the Dean to establish its vision, mission, values, and annual and multi-year strategic and business plans.
• Provide overall leadership and accountability for OPD's academic, financial, marketing, and administrative functions through senior managers and professional staff.
• Oversee environmental scanning, market intelligence, and competitive analysis to inform OPD's program portfolio, market positioning, and long-term growth priorities.
• Identify, evaluate, and advance opportunities to expand and diversify OPD's markets and revenue streams in Canada and internationally.
• Lead the development and implementation of market growth and revenue growth and diversification strategies.
• Ensure OPD's financial sustainability, operational viability, compliance, and risk management through oversight of budgets, financial reporting, resource allocation, revenue strategies, and performance objectives.
• Direct, coach, and evaluate OPD's management team, empowering managers to lead day-to-day operations.
• Lead organization-wide change and continuous improvement across OPD.
• Provide executive oversight of business models, strategic partnerships, and joint ventures.
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with internal and external institutions, professional associations, and legal education and training organizations.
• Collaborate with academic leaders on graduate program governance.
• Set the strategic direction for marketing and communications.
• Provide academic leadership and represent OPD within Faculty and University governance.
• Maintain accountability for the execution, promotion, and evaluation of OPD's program portfolio.

Minimum Education, Training & Credentials:

• A law degree, or a master's degree in business or a related field.

Minimum Experience:

• Eight (8) years of related experience.
• Six (6) years of management experience.
• Experience in the practice of law, academic administration, management, product development, marketing or business.

Knowledge:

• Comprehensive knowledge of professional, continuing, executive, and graduate education.
• In-depth knowledge of the professional legal education environment.
• Comprehensive knowledge of program portfolio management, market research, and viability assessment.
• In-depth knowledge of financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and risk management.
• Knowledge of applicable legislative, regulatory, and institutional requirements.

Skills:

• Effective leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships and influence stakeholders.
• Effective communication skills.
• Effective strategic thinking and change management skills.
• Ability to plan, implement and oversee complex initiatives.
• Effective problem-solving skills.
• Ability to proactively identify opportunities for revenue generation.
• Proficient in Microsoft 365 applications.

We appreciate the time and effort all applicants invest in their submissions. Please note that only candidates shortlisted for this role will be contacted directly. However, your profile will remain under consideration for future opportunities that align with your experience and career goals. All qualified applicants will receive fair consideration for employment.

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