Huron invites applications for the position of:
Associate Vice President, Student Experience
Huron University stands out among post-secondary institutions in Canada. With a commitment to redefining Liberal Arts education, Huron offers a unique university experience that places equal emphasis on ethical leadership, community engagement, and academic excellence.
As the founding institution of Western University, since 1863, Huron has remained strategically small to best serve the needs of its students. Huron’s mission is to develop Leaders with Heart from all backgrounds, fostering a vibrant and inclusive community while preparing students to be engaged citizens who transform the sectors they work in.
Your Opportunity
Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, the Associate Vice President, Student Experience provides strategic leadership for the design, development, delivery, and continuous improvement of initiatives that enhance the student experience and support Huron's commitment to developing Leaders with Heart.
The AVP is accountable for advancing a distinctive student experience that supports and delivers career readiness, experiential learning, mentorship opportunities, and student programming such as Huron’s Nation Builder Program, the Career Accelerator Program and the RBC Community Innovation Bootcamp.
Working collaboratively with teams across the university, the AVP ensures that Huron's commitment to students is reflected throughout the student journey. They will also be responsible for identifying, developing, and strengthening opportunities that prepare students for success while enhancing Huron's reputation, student satisfaction and graduate outcomes. The AVP also provides strategic oversight to student experience initiatives that contribute to institutional priorities and long-term growth.
Key Responsibilities:
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Develop and implement a comprehensive student experience strategy aligned with Huron's mission, vision, and strategic priorities for graduate outcomes in support of Huron's commitment to developing Leaders with Heart.
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Lead institutional efforts to strengthen and differentiate Huron’s student experience by expanding awareness and participation in experiential learning, mentorship, internship, global engagement, co-curricular and career readiness opportunities.
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Provide strategic oversight for career development services, experiential learning initiatives, and student career readiness programs.
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Identify emerging trends, best practices, and opportunities within higher education, student experience, career development, and experiential learning.
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Champion initiatives and work with the Partnerships team to increase internship opportunities, employer partnerships, mentorship opportunities, and graduate outcomes.
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Collaborate with Advancement, Recruitment, Marketing, and other Student Service leaders to strengthen Huron's reputation and to enhance the quality, accessibility, and impact of student-facing opportunities and programs.
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Provide leadership, coaching, mentorship, and performance management to direct reports while fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, innovation, and service excellence.
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Establish and monitor key performance indicators related to student experience, participation, satisfaction, career outcomes, and program effectiveness, using student feedback, assessment data, and institutional research to inform decision-making and continuous improvement efforts.
Qualifications:
Education
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Bachelor’s degree from an accredited post-secondary institution, a master’s degree is considered an asset.
Experience
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Seven (7) to ten (10) years of leadership experience in higher education, student success, career development, student engagement, partnerships, or a related field, including senior leadership experience.
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Demonstrated success leading teams, managing complex initiatives, and advancing strategic priorities, operating at a senior leadership level with responsibility for institution-wide strategy and cross-departmental collaboration.
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Experience leading organizational change, service transformation, and continuous improvement initiatives in a complex environment.
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Experience developing external partnerships and collaborative relationships with employers, community organizations, and institutional stakeholders is an asset.
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Experience overseeing budgets, operational planning, and performance measurement factors.
Knowledge and Skills
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Strong understanding of student development, student engagement, career readiness, experiential learning, and higher education trends.
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Demonstrated ability to lead through influence and collaborate across diverse stakeholder groups.
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Strong strategic planning, project management, and organizational leadership skills.
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Excellent communication, presentation, relationship-building, and stakeholder engagement abilities.
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Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, experienced using data to inform decisions.
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Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging.
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Exceptional customer service orientation and commitment to enhancing the student experience.
Compensation:
This is a full-time, permanent position. Salary commensurate with experience: $130,000 - $170,000
Application Information
Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit their resume and cover letter by July 21, 2026.
Completed applications can be submitted on Huron’s ADP Career portal.
We thank all applicants for their interest, only those selected will be contacted.
Inclusivity Statement:
Huron values its place in an interconnected world and desires to reflect this value, acknowledging our responsibility to strive towards a diverse and equitable employment and educational environment that recognizes the inherent worth and dignity of every person. We welcome those who have a demonstrated commitment to upholding the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion and who may contribute to the diversification of ideas. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, especially those from members who have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including racialized persons/persons of colour, women, Indigenous / Aboriginal People of North America, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ persons.
As an inclusive employer, we are committed to providing a fully accessible recruitment process. For a confidential inquiry or to request accommodation support, please contact Huron HR by phone at 519-438-7224 or email at [email protected] at any time during the recruitment process.
Land Acknowledgement:
We acknowledge that Huron University is located on the traditional lands of the Anishinaabek, Haudenosaunee, Lūnaapéewak, and Attawandaron peoples, on lands connected with the London Township and Sombra Treaties of 1796 and the Dish with one Spoon Covenant Wampum. This land continues to be home to diverse Indigenous peoples whom we recognize as contemporary stewards of the land and vital contributors to our society.
Use of AI in screening:
Applications are received through an ATS system. Currently, all applications are reviewed, and the use of AI is not used in automatically filtering out applications.
