Policy and Academic Affairs Specialist

We are currently seeking a Policy and Academic Affairs Specialist to join our Office of the Provost and VP, Academic team.

This Policy and Academic Affairs Specialist is responsible for providing a wide variety of support to the policy development process at the University, including the coordination of policy maintenance, review, revision, consultation, and approval processes at KPU.

• A Bachelor's Degree in education, liberal arts, social sciences, business or other similar field is required
• Three years of related experience in a post-secondary environment working in the area of policy, administration, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

• Maintains current and up to date knowledge on policy and academic affairs.
• Demonstrated innovation and change management skills which include supporting and encouraging new ideas and approaches to build organizational efficiency.
• Demonstrated knowledge of business process management and policy planning and principles.
• Strong Analytical and troubleshooting skills required to work with the complex issues, and multiple stakeholders, characteristic of major policy and academic projects.
• A demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects with shifting priorities and timelines
• Demonstrated ability to engage and motivate employees.
• Demonstrated ability to provide leadership and direction.
• Proven ability to exercise tact, diplomacy, and conflict resolution.
• Demonstrated ability in effective team support and implementing change resulting in improvement to service, staff productivity and systems efficiency.
• Ability to provide guidance, direction, training and education to others.
• Excellent oral and written communication including the ability to present information clearly and concisely, and to be persuasive.
• Ability to interact effectively with a variety of individuals with diverse backgrounds and needs.
• Demonstrated ability to deal with sensitive situations that call for the use of diplomacy, tact and professionalism in the delivery of information and explanations.
• Experience developing, planning and administering projects.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, demonstrated attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative and work independently.
• Proven ability to juggle and prioritize tasks, work to deadlines and demands, make responsible decisions and determine when to seek advice.
• Ability to respond well to working under pressure and resolve complex issues in an effective manner.
• Possession of a valid driver's license and access to a vehicle is required.

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As per the KPU-BCGEU Collective Agreement, qualified internal applicants within the BCGEU bargaining unit are given first consideration in filling this position. Internal applicants must apply by 11:59pm on the internal closing date in order to be considered as an internal applicant. Internal applications received after the closing date will be considered as an external applicant.

Salary and wage increments are in accordance with the Collective Agreement.