ABOUT THE EMPLOYER
Commonwealth Education Group Inc (CEG) is a for-profit education company that owns and operates post-secondary private career colleges in Manitoba and Alberta. The colleges offer diploma programs in Beauty, Business, Hospitality and Healthcare streams and has plans to expand its program offerings in healthcare and IT in the months to come alongside plans to build the Group’s online platform. The Group has tripled its active student body over the past 18 months and has built a very aggressive marketing footprint in key international student recruitment markets.
CEG is seeking a PRESIDENT to be in Winnipeg, Manitoba or Edmonton, Alberta. The current CEO & Chairman will retain his position as the Chairman of the Group, while the incoming PRESIDENT will be responsible and accountable for the growth of the Group. The new incumbent will also work closely with the Chairman in establishing a Board of Directors for CEG.
ABOUT THE PRESIDENT
The President provides strategic leadership in the development and delivery of a wide array of programs and services for a post-secondary education company, ensuring the organization meets its mission and achieves its vision and strategic directions. They will create and sustain a person and family-centered, values-based organizational culture and environment that will support its growth goals.
The President will work collaboratively with the Chairman and the senior management team to enhance programs and services, meet emerging needs and priorities, create, and implement sound financial, human resource, service delivery, and operational policies, and champion innovation, accountability, and results achievement in a rapidly changing private education landscape. The President will also ensure the organization meets accreditation standards as required by regulatory authorities.
KEY LEADERSHIP ACCOUNTABILITIES
Accountability 1: Strategic Leadership & Planning
- Provide leadership in promoting the vision, mission, values, and strategic directions
- Lead the creation and ongoing monitoring of the strategic plan through an inclusive and engaging process with the Chairman, senior management, and staff
- Identify growth opportunities and enhance the role and programs/services of the organization
- Develop and execute strategic operational plans ensuring they are effectively cascaded throughout the organization
- Identify the needs of the people the organization supports, critically assess the organizational and system capacity to meet these needs, and develop new or improved programs and services to address emerging needs
- Work with senior management and staff in the development of an operational plan and departmental/functional plan, aligned with the strategic plan, and communicate objectives and priorities to all team members
- Develop and implement a comprehensive performance management framework including relevant performance indicators and measures and incorporate them in all reporting to the Chairman
- Identify within a risk management framework, all risks to the organization and develop and implement plans to mitigate and report on these risks
- Establish and execute a rigorous quality control function and processes that ensure facilities are operated in a manner that conforms to the established industry standards
- Review approved or changed plans and budgets as part of the annual planning and budgeting cycle and present recommendations to the Chairman
- Administer the budget to ensure that the funds are properly expended, that expenditures are kept within budgetary limits and where this is not possible, inform the Chairman
- Ensure the development, execution, and enforcement of a comprehensive workplace safety and health program based on current policies, procedures, and practices
Accountability 2: Financial, Human Resource, & Organizational Leadership
- Translate the company’s vision, mission, values, and strategy into concrete, specific, understandable, and measurable operational plans
- Establish key financial performance measures and targets, and a system to collect, analyze and report progress against these measures to provide important insights about the delivery of programs/services
- Develop, implement and monitor corrective action for performance variances against the plan and budget
- Working closely with the senior management team and the CHairman, establish key performance indicators, including quantitative and qualitative measures
- Lead the recruitment, selection, and performance management of all direct reports, and coach, mentor, and problem-solve with direct reports
- Lead and oversee the design, delivery, and quality assessment of programs and services
- Lead the development of the operational and financial plan, including the development and monitoring of annual operating budgets
- Implement financial policies and processes in accordance with policies and guidelines established by the Board
- Lead the development and execution of a strong quality management framework that ensures all program and service teams have a clearly defined scope of service, annual objectives, performance indicators, and standards, methods of measuring stakeholder and donor satisfaction, and processes to identify and prioritize process improvement opportunities
- Oversee the comprehensive safety framework and protocols ensuring issues are identified and appropriately addressed and necessary reporting to external agencies is completed
- Maintain a high standard of care within the organization and ensure policies and quality programs promote the well-being, safety, and dignity of the clients
- Guide, mentor and coach the senior leadership team to ensure the achievement of identified outcomes
- Ensure the development of an effective organizational structure that supports the strategic directions, priorities, and the efficient delivery of services
- Establish strong human resource practices that ensure highly qualified staff are recruited and retained, performance expectations are clearly defined
- Establish and implement a succession management and professional development process to ensure management and staff have the appropriate competencies to effectively perform the activities of their positions and advance within the organization
Accountability 3: Board of Directors Support & Stakeholder Relations
- Assist the Chairman in the development of a Board member recruitment and onboarding process and manage the process
- Act as the single point of delegation for the Board of Directors
- Develop and implement an effective, timely, and comprehensive process of reporting progress, results, and outcomes to the Board
- Provide advice and guidance to the Chairman on the development/revision of financial, human resource, and operational policies and ensure implementation of and compliance with these policies
- Identify key issues for Board’s deliberations
- Ensure formal written documentation including reports, background information, and briefing materials are prepared and presented to the Board of Directors
- As the official link between the Board and the employees of the organizations, ensure effective formal communication and the appropriate sharing of information between the Board and the organization’s employees
- Maintain positive relations with communities served by the organization and with other organizations or agencies currently or potentially partnering with the organization
- Establish and sustain strong, trust-based relationships with the families of the people supported by the organization
- Establish and maintain effective relationships with funders and donors and related external agencies
- Represent the organization in the community and serve as the spokesperson for the media
- Ensure the ongoing positive promotion of the organization and the importance of its role within the community
- Share information about the organization and seek feedback concerning program and service relevancy, efficiency, and effectiveness
- Lead the major donations fundraising initiatives and communicate and promote the strategic direction of the organization to the public to support these initiatives
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS
The President is responsible for ensuring the overall success of the organization and requires strong leadership skills and the ability to develop and maintain an environment aligned with the organization’s core values. The Board of Directors will rely on the knowledge, skills, and abilities of the individual in the role. Candidates must meet the following education and experience requirements and be able to demonstrate several leadership and technical competencies.
The ideal candidate will have a post-secondary degree (ideally an MBA) in a relevant discipline complemented by ten to fifteen years of senior leadership experience in an organization delivering post-secondary training programs and knowledge in working with diverse populations. This includes experience in managing operations, strategic planning, and leading a diverse team. Familiarity with the regulations and standards governing private career colleges is crucial to ensure the organization's compliance and maintain the highest standards of student outcomes. Experience in financial management, budgeting, and resource allocation is essential to ensure the financial stability and sustainability of the organization. Candidates should have a track record of effectively engaging and building relationships with various stakeholders, including students, families, faculty, staff, government agencies, community organizations, and the board of directors. The President will seek and identify opportunities for organizational growth and sustainability. Leading a for-profit education company experience would be beneficial.
Job Types: Permanent, Full-time
Salary: $95,000.00-$155,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Discounted or free food
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care
Schedule:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Winnipeg, MB R3G 0X2: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- Master's Degree (preferred)
Experience:
- C-Level: 10 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Expected start date: 2023-10-16
