Vernon Campus Administrator

When you join Okanagan College, you’re joining a team that’s transforming lives and communities.

Every course you create, every student you support and every connection you build, it all matters.

Be a part of a vibrant campus community, where the work you do every day truly makes a difference.

Desired

Start Date:

August 12, 2026
Position End Date: March 31, 2027
Salary Range: $81,724 -$119,862 annually. Typical hiring range $98,069 - $108,966.
Bargaining Unit: Exempt - Administrators
Appointment Type: Term, Full-Time
Posting Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Typical hours of work are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. However, due to the nature of this position, flexibility is required. Alternate hours and days, including evenings and weekends, may be necessary to meet operational needs such as events and special activities.

• Under the direction of the Community Engagement and Careers , the Campus Administrator is responsible for supervising daily operations in the [Penticton or Vernon or Salmon Arm] office and coordinates a wide range of administrative functions required by the academic and service departments. The primary goal is to facilitate collaboration amongst all departments to ensure that campus activities – teaching and learning, direct student services, maintenance and administrative operations, and events – are carried out to greatest effectiveness for all campus functions.
• A key responsibility is to ensure the campus operations run effectively and efficiently which requires frequent communication and collaboration with departments (on and off campus) and creating a productive and collaborative team environment with employees who report to different supervisors. Developing strong relationships with Deans, Director and Managers to facilitate the activities at the campus is central to this position.
• This position acts as the Campus’ main point of contact in the Region and collaborates with other college administrators in developing and maintaining community relationships with municipal/regional governments, educational, economic, social services, employer and industry, and Indigenous organizations. The Campus Administrator is involved in community initiatives, identifies local community information and educational needs, acts as a liaison between the community and the College, and represents the Campus at community events.
• The Campus Administrator is responsible for managing all campus events and organizes campus working groups to guide these events. The position facilitates Campus-specific information sharing with administrative staff, faculty, instructors, internal departments, and external agencies, and therefore requires a broad understanding of all departments, educational programs, and operational requirements to coordinate daily campus operations, respond to emergency situations, and triage and problem-solve day-to-day Campus issues.
• The Campus Administrator monitors Campus services and recommends improvements to operational procedures to support effective and efficient services with a focus on continuous improvement and operationalization of College policies and procedures. This position is responsible for the financial management of the assigned operational and project budgets and appropriate handling of campus receivable payments.

• Student Experience
• Ensures complaints, concerns and suggestions from students, employees, and other key stakeholders are addressed expediently, making appropriate referrals to Deans and Directors where required. Responds to concerns from students in a manner that results in a positive learning, living, and work environment.
• Manages non-academic student misconduct incidents as they arise making referrals to Student Service managers as required. Documents appropriately all student mis-conduct incidences.
• Responsible for ensuring the campus office operates as the gateway to the campus, providing the key information, service and referral site for all student and visitor inquiries.
• Coordinates regular meetings for the distribution and sharing of information and updates on campus operations and personnel to be responsive to…