Recruitment posting
University of Lethbridge Board of Governors
Competition #: 408
Ministry : Advanced Education
Opening Date : 2017/03/31
closing Date : 2017/05/15
Role : Public Members
It is recognized in Alberta as a fundamental principle and as a matter of public policy that all persons are equal. Diversity and inclusion are valued and supported on the boards of Alberta's public agencies.
The Minister of Advanced Education is seeking applications from individuals interested in serving as a public member of the Board of Governors of the University of Lethbridge.
The University of Lethbridge is a public, board-governed university operating as a Comprehensive Academic and Research Institution under the authority of the Post-secondary Learning Act. Founded on the principles of liberal education, the University of Lethbridge provides undergraduate and graduate programs in education, fine arts, health sciences, humanities, management, nursing, sciences, and social sciences, leading to bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees. The institution also provides certificate programs, post-baccalaureate certificate programs, post-graduate certificate programs, post-masters certificate programs, programs and degrees that lead to professional specialization, and open studies for lifelong learners. Over 8,400 students attend the Lethbridge and Calgary campuses of the University of Lethbridge. The operating budget that the Board of Governors is responsible for is $168 million
Board and Committee Structure
The Board consists of nine public members and a chair appointed by the Lieutenant Governor in Council, as well as nine members nominated or elected to represent various associations of the institution. The President and Chancellor are also members of the Board by virtue of their position. Committees established by the Board include: Executive Committee, Finance Committee, Audit Committee, Advancement Committee, Governance Committee and Compensation Committee.
Role of the Public Member
The public member shares with other members of the Board the responsibilities:
- of governing the University of Lethbridge;
- formulating policies enabling the Board to make responsible decisions on fiscal and academic matters;
- establishing the purpose and vision of the university;
- and has a commitment to the academic, financial and
social well-being of the university and to adult learning generally.
The successful applicants will demonstrate the following competencies and skills:
• Leadership - experience inspiring and influencing others, as well as experience in key areas such as strategic planning and risk management.
• Relationship building and community partnerships - experience making strong community connections with diverse stakeholder groups and experience building consensus and partnerships.
• Governance - experience on or with board structures and policy governance models, and/or current or previous board or committee experience.
Preferred applicants may also demonstrate:
• Experience in post-secondary education, and/or the education of adults;
• Background and experience in one or more of the following areas:
- Business development and/or business management in private or public sector;
- Environmental sustainability, such as experience in water management, and/or land use;
- Agricultural experience, through professional involvement or related experience;
- Financial experience in the field of public accounting, as well as experience with investments. A professional designation considered an asset;
- Related professional or volunteer work in arts and culture;
- Legal expertise, including substantial experience as a practicing lawyer and in good standing with the Law Society of Alberta;
- Advancement operations, fundraising and capital campaigns.
Experience within the region and the community of the university, specifically the Calgary area is also preferred.
Credential and experience verification may be conducted.
The Government of Alberta is committed to offering qualified Albertans the opportunity to be considered as public members on Alberta’s public agencies, boards and commissions. To help ensure that Albertans are well-represented on boards, we invite applicants from all backgrounds who embody a range of knowledge, skills and expertise to apply.
The public member is appointed for a term of up to three years and may be eligible for re-appointment for a second term of up to three years. The Board meets at least five times per year, in addition to committee meetings. The public member can expect a significant time commitment to meet the demands of this role. There is no honorarium is available with these opportunities. Members are reimbursed for allowable expenses as per the Board’s Bylaws.
Meetings of the board are primarily held in Lethbridge, Alberta.
Required Documents: In addition to your cover letter, biography and resume, we require a completed application form. Click HERE to download the application form. Once the form is completed, save it to your PC. When you hit ‘submit application’, you will be prompted to upload additional documents. Drag and drop (or upload) your completed application form into the ‘Drop files below or click to upload’ section.
Note: A short biography outlining your education, experience and other professional information will be made public if you are successful on this opportunity.
**Please ensure you read the ‘Additional Documentation’ section above for full application instructions**
If you are unable to apply on-line, please submit your completed application form, cover letter resume and bio, quoting the recruitment posting competition number to AE.BoardAppointments@gov.ab.ca.
If you have any questions please contact Governance and Legislation, Alberta Advanced Education, 5th Floor, Phipps-McKinnon Building, 10020 – 101A Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta, T5J 3G2, Phone: 780-415-0983, e-mail: AE.BoardAppointments@gov.ab.ca.
This posting may be used to fill both existing and future board vacancies.
Carefully read the Recruitment Posting and the Position Profile to ensure this is an appropriate opportunity for you. Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements.
Online applications are preferred. To apply, click on the 'apply' button, create or sign into your account in the ePAAS system; upload your resume, view the listing under Current Opportunities and click on 'submit application'. The uploaded resume will be automatically attached.
Provide a short (maximum 200 words) biography using the Biography template found under additional documents section. Your biography should contain general information about your education, experience, community involvement, skills, etc. Please note that biographies may be edited for length and clarity.
Once your biography and other required form(s) are completed, save it to your PC. When you hit 'submit application', you will be prompted to upload additional documents. Drag and drop (or upload) your completed cover letter, biography and other form(s) into the 'Drop files below or click to upload' section before clicking the 'apply' button.
If you are unable to apply online, please submit a cover letter and resume, quoting the recruitment posting competition number, to the contact provided on the posting. We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to assess which candidates' qualifications most closely match the agency's requirements. Only those selected for interviews will be contacted to advance to the next step in the appointment process. You can check the status of each competition on-line at https://www.alberta.ca/public-agencies.cfm.
All potential candidates will be screened for potential conflicts of interest. Please Note: Successful applicants will have the following information about them made publicly available on the Public Agency Secretariat Website: name, biography, public agency, and position title.