POSITION SUMMARY

The Campus Life Director is a key leadership role within NAITSA, responsible for setting strategic direction, overseeing daily operations, and driving innovation within the Campus Life department. This role leads a portfolio that includes events, marketing and communications, custom digital tools and integrations, Campus Clubs, volunteer programming, and student engagement software platforms.
Reporting to the Executive Director, the Campus Life Director plays a critical liaison role between NAITSA, various NAIT departments, and student leaders to support a campus environment that fosters belonging, involvement, and a rewarding experience for students outside of the classroom.

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR

We’re looking for a thoughtful and capable leader who excels at building relationships, supporting others, and driving results. You bring a strong understanding of student engagement and retention, and you’re motivated by the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the student experience. You lead by empowering your team, creating the conditions for autonomy, trust, and high performance.
You are comfortable navigating complexity, whether working with campus partners, managing external relationships, or guiding cross-functional projects. You bring a strategic mindset, encourage innovation, and have the judgment to balance new ideas with effective risk management. You are technologically savvy, student-focused, and approach your work with professionalism, tact, and a commitment to collaboration.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Degree or diploma in business administration, nonprofit leadership, communications, or a related field.
• Minimum 7 years of progressive leadership experience. Working within a post-secondary, nonprofit, or student-focused organization would be considered an asset.
• Proven experience supervising professional staff, guiding team development, and managing full HR processes including performance management and onboarding.
• Demonstrated success leading department-level budgets, financial planning, and operational oversight.
• Experience working across diverse stakeholder groups including students, institutional partners, and external vendors or service providers.

SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES:

• Strategic thinker with strong project management skills and the ability to align day-to-day operations with long-term goals. Project management certification is considered an asset.
• A collaborative and empowering leadership style with a focus on coaching, accountability, and autonomy.
• Excellent relationship-building skills and the ability to navigate complex institutional settings with professionalism and discretion.
• A confident communicator who can adapt tone and messaging across audiences including students, colleagues, and senior administration.
• Uses sound judgment, discretion, and professionalism in managing sensitive issues, working relationships, and competing priorities.
• Data-informed and analytically curious—comfortable working with metrics, student participation data, and reporting tools to inform decisions and identify trends.
• Excited by the opportunity to create and present reports that showcase impact and guide strategy.
• Demonstrated understanding of student development, engagement, and retention in the post-secondary context, and values co-curricular learning.
• Technologically savvy, with the ability to support the use and evolution of student engagement platforms.
• Possesses a basic understanding of APIs, CRM systems, and how digital tools can support engagement, integration, and process improvement. Basic coding knowledge or experience is considered a plus but not required.
• Familiarity with Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar tools for creating visual reports is an asset.
• Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new digital platforms; familiarity with Anthology Engage (ookslife.ca) and Navengage is a strong asset.
• Proactive and solutions-oriented, with a willingness to challenge the status quo and champion innovation that supports student success.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• This position requires availability to work a flexible schedule, including occasional evenings and weekends to support events, staff, or student engagement needs.
• While this is primarily an on-campus role, NAITSA supports a limited hybrid work model. Directors may work remotely up to two days per week, depending on operational needs and ongoing projects during the academic year.
• The successful candidate must be based in Edmonton or the surrounding area and available to work on main campus.
• A valid driver’s license and access to reliable transportation is required.
• Must be legally authorized to work in Canada.
• Employment is conditional upon completion of a satisfactory Canadian Criminal Record Check.