Director, Extensions

at  SIIT

Established in 1976 the Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies (SIIT) is a First Nation governed post-secondary institution. Recognized under provincial legislation, the Institute has been conferred authority to grant certificates and diplomas. SIIT welcomes over 2400 students into our urban and community programs annually as well as serving over 6000 clients through our nine Career Centres across the province. The Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies is playing a significant role in Saskatchewan’s economic future. You can contribute to that success while building your career.

The Director is accountable for the planning, promotion, and development of Extensions programming, Early Childhood Education programs, Wellness Community Development Unit, as well as, the strategic, academic, and administrative leadership for the Academics department. The Director is accountable to lead and coach direct reports, guide their daily work, and engage them in developing and achieving a shared vision that will play a critical role in the Institute’s commitment to excellence and growth. The Director leads, in consultation with the Associate Vice-President, in the overall operation of assigned programs including strategic and academic planning.
The Director is accountable for timely implementation of programs and serves and provides academic leadership, as well as, advocates and promotes best practices in research, instruction, outreach and engagement within communities and industry. In collaboration with program heads, coordinators and faculty, the Director regularly reviews and provides recommendations for changes and/or updates to program curricula. As directed by the Associate Vice-President, the Director is responsible for the leadership of new program initiatives, including developing and maintaining supportive internal and external relationships as required to successfully develop and implement new programming. This position includes the following accountabilities: