University President Education

Position: University President Higher Education
Lead the University of King’s College in Kjipuktuk (Halifax), advancing academic excellence, student success, and institutional sustainability as President and Vice-Chancellor.
Reporting to the Board of Governors, the President is King’s senior leader and principal ambassador. This executive shapes strategic priorities with faculty, staff, students, and community partners. The mandate includes fostering critical thinking, upholding institutional integrity, stewarding resources responsibly, and cultivating inclusive engagement across campus and beyond.

Key Responsibilities:

Shape and advance strategic priorities with the King’s community
Foster academic excellence, student success, and institutional sustainability
Align strategic and operational priorities across the university
Cultivate philanthropic support among alumni, donors, and partners
Engage visibly with campus, student life, and community
Requirements:
At least 7-10 years of senior leadership experience
Post-secondary leadership experience, ideally as Dean, Vice-President, or Provost
Terminal degree, such as a PhD or equivalent
Ability to articulate and implement a compelling vision
Financial acumen and strategic operational planning experience
Bring executive leadership, relationship-building, and resource stewardship to King’s interdisciplinary university community in Halifax.