Organizational Unit

University of Victoria -> Faculty of Business

Location

University of Victoria - Victoria, BC V8W 2Y2 CA (Primary)

Posting Close Date

14 Septemeber 2026

Please note that positions will close at 4 p.m. on the closing date.

FTE

1.0

Salary Grade

$101,475.00 - $132,027.00

Additional Posting Information

Please note that while the university encourages and accepts external applications, a strong pool of internal candidates has been identified for this opportunity.

Salary posted will be pro-rated based on FTE and achieved as per the collective agreement, if applicable.

Classification

SG16

Start Date

9/19/2026

End Date

2/16/2029

Employee Group:

PEA - Term

# of Hires Needed

1

Category

Education, Training, and Library, General Management

*This position is eligible for a hybrid flex arrangement*

The salary range for this position is:

• Recruitment range: $101,475 to $111,901. Starting salary is determined in accordance with the PEA Collective Agreement.
• Performance range: Up to $132,027. Progression beyond the recruitment range is available through annual performance increases, in accordance with the PEA Collective Agreement.

Job Summary

Mandate:
The Director, Experiential Learning provides strategic, operational, and academic direction for Gustavson's Experiential Learning (EL) portfolio. Reporting to the Director, Business Operations and partnering with the Associate Dean, Teaching & Learning, the role leads the vision, design, delivery, and evaluation of experiential opportunities that prepare students for an increasingly complex and interconnected world.
The Director ensures EL is rigorous, relational, community-connected, and aligned with UVic's strategic priorities and Gustavson's commitment to responsible and inclusive leadership. The role advances a transformative pedagogical approach that integrates Land-based, community-engaged, and industry-informed learning.
Working collaboratively with job-related Associate Deans, faculty, staff, students, and external partners, the Director oversees high-quality experiential programming, effective operations, resource management, and the integration of Indigenous and Land-based approaches. The position also builds key partnerships and provides responsible management and reporting of experiential learning-related funds.

Objectives:

• Establish a School-wide experiential learning strategy that enhances student growth, skill development, and readiness for a complex world, while advancing the School's strategic priorities and contributing to the University's broader mission, values, and institutional goals.
• Strengthen Gustavson's relationships with business leaders, not-for-profit organizations, Indigenous partners, and community groups to create high-value experiential opportunities.
• Advance meaningful Land-based learning pathways and support Gustavson faculty and students with relational and reflective practices grounded in Indigenous ways of knowing.
• Steward experiential learning funds (e.g., Catalyst Fund, Future Leaders' Lab) and oversee resources, reporting, and program sustainability to ensure effective and accountable delivery.
• Enhance visibility of experiential learning internally and externally through strong partnerships, reporting, communication, and collaboration.
• This position may require work off-campus and at irregular hours to support community-engaged learning, Land-based learning, events, and partnership development.

Job Requirements

This position requires a level of education, training, and experience equivalent to a graduate degree in Administration, Education, Leadership or other appropriate discipline plus 5-7 years of relevant teaching, experiential learning and program leadership/management experience. An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities include:

• Commitment to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion, and contributing to a respectful, collaborative, and learning-focused working and academic environment.
• Experience working in a higher education environment.
• Strong administrative, organizational, and operational leadership skills, with the ability to manage complex programs, resources, and budgets.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify challenges, develop solutions, and implement strategies to achieve desired outcomes.
• Excellent interpersonal and collaborative skills, with the ability to build and sustain positive relationships with faculty, staff, students, and external partners.
• Demonstrated experience leading, coaching, and motivating a team of professionals to achieve collective goals.
• Ability to support or develop Land-based and Indigenous learning experiences, applying culturally responsive practices and fostering respectful collaboration with Indigenous partners.
• Ability to innovate and implement new frameworks, protocols, and pedagogical approaches, supporting program evolution and institutional goals.
• Strong understanding of higher education teaching and curriculum development, including integrating experiential and student-centered learning approaches.

Territory Acknowledgement: We acknowledge and respect the Ləkʷəŋən (Songhees and Xʷsepsəm/Esquimalt) Peoples on whose territory the university stands, and the Ləkʷəŋən and WSÁNEĆ Peoples whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day.





Additional Information

NEW-BUSI-2026-JD -Director EL-SG16