Executive Director Real Estate Programs

Description

Job Summary

UBC Sauder School of Business is one of the world’s leading business faculties. The school consistently ranks among the top 100 in the world and is recognized internationally for excellence in research and learning, an outstanding faculty and unmatched global partnerships. A collaborative and respectful culture within which all members of our community can thrive is a key principle in our strategic plan, and one that underpins our educational mission.

We acknowledge that UBC Sauder at the Vancouver Point Grey campus is situated on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territory of the Musqueam. We acknowledge that UBC Sauder at UBC Robson Square is situated on the traditional territory of the Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh.

The Real Estate Division (RED) at the UBC Sauder School of Business is a world recognized leader in the development and provision of regulatory, certification and credit educational programs for the real estate professions. The organization’s business model is centred on the design and development of custom curricula, and the sale and marketing of the resultant copyrighted intellectual property. Current and prospective clients include all levels of governmental and regulatory agencies, and provincial, national and international professional bodies.

The Executive Director is responsible for the overall strategic vision, direction and leadership and oversees all operations and business activities of a complex series of credit and non-credit programs that fall under the Real Estate Division Degree, Diploma, Certificate and Professional Programs (RED-DCP) to ensure they align with both the school’s and industry’s short- and long-term objectives.

The Executive Director is responsible for a multi-million-dollar budget generation through the creation of business partnerships and formal agreements, and serves thousands of students, numerous clients, partners and stakeholder organizations across the province and Canada.

Organizational Status

Reports directly to the Dean, UBC Sauder School of Business. This position has primary accountability for the reputation and profitability of the RED-DCP programs and as such is responsible for developing strong working relationships with:
 

• government officials and representatives, business leaders, professional association executives and professional designation bodies;
• key stakeholders, including cross-Canada post-secondary universities and college officials, as well as industry and employer partners;
• the Dean and/or UBC Sauder senior management, consultants, and external communities.
• UBC faculty, national professional and industry consultants and staff involved in RED-DCP activities.
   

Work Performed
 

• Develops and leads the implementation of short- and long-term strategies and objectives for RED-DCP, aligning with both the school’s and industry’s objectives.
• Communicates the priorities that drive the planning, implementation and evaluation of RED programs and services.
• Provides overall strategic vision and direction for a complex business and educational enterprise and proactively leads the identification and evaluation of local, national and international opportunities for the business expansion.
• Develops and executes on strategic action plans to enhance reputation and maximize the profitability of the RED-DCP programs.
• Establishes strategic goals for the business operation and each divisional area. Develops strategic business plans in support of those goals.
• Develops annual budget and financial controls to meet revenue targets for the profit-driven enterprise, managing revenues and expenses for a variety of educational products and services.
• Provides organizational oversight and leadership to the unit and oversees all operations and business activities.
• Provides leadership and advice and acts as the liaison with national and international governmental regulatory organizations, professional associations, industry employer groups and post-secondary institutions.
• Identifies and develops business relationships and partnerships with key professional associations, industry employer groups and post-secondary institutions.
• Responsible for determining and providing strategic direction on systems, programs and services to support RED clients.
• Identifies public relations opportunities, developing and implementing communication strategies in support of the organization’s goals.
• Performs other duties aligned with the classification level.

Job Profile

XMP - Unassigned, Grade 15

Job Title

Executive Director, Real Estate Programs

Department

Senior Leadership | Dean's Office | UBC Sauder School of Business

Compensation Range

$11,705.58 - $18,265.42 CAD Monthly

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Posting End Date

May 19, 2025

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