Executive Director & Assistant Dean

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York University has partnered with Altis Recruitment to support this recruitment. Interested applicants are invited to submit their resume and cover letter directly to Tammy Banfield at

Purpose:
Osgoode Professional Development (OsgoodePD) is the revenue-generating professional education unit of Osgoode Hall Law School, operating within a highly competitive commercial market for professional and executive continuing education. OsgoodePD is unique within law schools: the scope and volume of its offerings and its financial contribution to the law school is unparalleled. OsgoodePD offers degree and non-degree programs to both local and international students.

Offerings include full-time and part-time graduate degrees and diplomas, non-degree certificates, short courses and skills workshops, summer school and bridging programs, webinars, and custom training for private and public sector organizations. Staff and programs are located at both the York University campus and Osgoode's downtown learning centre. A significant number of offerings are offered online. The Executive Director & Assistant Dean (ED&AD) provides senior executive leadership and strategic direction for Osgoode Professional Development (OPD), with accountability for its academic portfolio, financial performance, market growth, revenue diversification, long-term sustainability, risk management, and reputation.

Reporting to the Dean, the ED&AD establishes strategic priorities, approves multi-year business and academic plans, and sets strategic direction for the development of existing and emerging markets, programs, and revenue opportunities in alignment with Osgoode and University objectives.

Leading through a management team, the ED&AD oversees the development and governance of graduate, professional, and non-credit programs, approves business models and partnership approaches, and leads the development of strategies to respond to significant changes in market conditions, professional requirements, regulatory frameworks, and learner demand that may affect enrolment, program viability, and revenue. The role ensures effective resource allocation and accountability for program quality, compliance, financial sustainability, and organizational OPD's senior representative, the ED&AD provides leadership in academic governance, represents OPD on internal and external bodies, and builds relationships within the legal and professional education communities.

Drawing on knowledge of emerging trends and the needs of the profession, the ED&AD serves as a key advisor to the Dean on law school strategy and professional legal education.

Education:
A law degree, or, in the absence of a law degree, a master's degree in business or a related field.

Experience:

Six years of management experience.
Experience in the practice of law, academic administration, management, product development, marketing or business.
Experience in strategic leadership and financial accountability in a business role leading a team to produce tangible results.

Knowledge:
Comprehensive knowledge of professional, continuing, executive, and graduate education, including adult learning principles, credentialling models, curriculum and program development, delivery modalities, and the needs of professional learners.
In-depth knowledge of the professional legal education environment, including emerging trends, competitive offerings, licensing and continuing professional development requirements, and pathways for internationally trained lawyers.
Comprehensive knowledge of program portfolio management, market research and viability assessment, enrolment trends, pricing, and the development of new educational products and delivery approaches.
Comprehensive knowledge of strategic and business planning, organizational development, business-model design, performance management, and growth strategies applicable to a revenue-generating educational enterprise.
In-depth knowledge of financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, revenue generation, investment analysis, resource allocation, financial controls, and risk management.
In-depth knowledge of University and academic governance, including academic policies, admissions principles, curriculum oversight, quality assurance, accreditation, program approval, and evaluation processes.
Comprehensive knowledge of partnership and joint-venture development, contract and relationship management, stakeholder engagement, and collaborative governance involving academic institutions,…