Search for Director, School of Public Policy

The new Director, School of Public Policy will be an accomplished policy professional with a deep understanding of and respect for research and the implementation and mobilization of this research as central to the policy dialogue.  Potentially holding but not requiring doctoral qualifications, the Director will be a pragmatic leader with a track record of building relationships and effecting change in a policy context.  As a strategic visionary, the Director will be responsible for: defining standards of excellence and identifying directions for new growth; engaging with community on- and off-campus to develop the relationships and funds required to achieve that new growth; and leading the overall administration of the School’s academic research, non-academic operations, and graduate education mission. The Director will enhance the School's position in campus, municipal, provincial, national, and international settings by working collaboratively with an engaged internal executive team, and across campus with other leaders to develop and implement the School's next strategic vision. As a trustworthy and visible leader, the Director will guide and promote this vision in a manner that attracts resources and secures funding to sustain and grow the school.

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