Director, Organizational Development & Transformation

Reporting to the Executive Director, People & Culture, and working closely with other senior leaders, the Director, Organizational Development & Transformation will lead the planning and execution of strategic change initiatives across the University and plays a critical role in implementing recommendations informed by a recent institutional review. In a small team environment, the Director is expected to be hands-on and contribute directly to the delivery of key organizational development and change management work, while providing direction and support to a team of two Organizational Development Specialists and an Organizational Learning Specialist. The Director will play a key role in cultivating a culture of entrepreneurialism and opportunity assessment, aligning change efforts with strategic growth and innovation. The Director will develop and oversee a comprehensive change strategy and roadmap, combining hands-on project management oversight with expertise in change leadership, to guide leaders, foster engagement, and ensure successful transition and adoption. This role will also provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for the University’s organizational development and organizational learning portfolios. Summary of Responsibilities: • Provide leadership for organizational change and transformation initiatives aligned with the University’s academic & strategic plan, mission, and values • Develop and execute a change management strategy and implementation roadmap for recommendations from institutional review, including restructures, program and digital transformation, institutional reviews and culture change • Champion a culture of entrepreneurialism and opportunity assessment by identifying innovative approaches to change initiatives and fostering strategic thinking across the organization • Design and implement change governance structures and decision-making processes • Advise and coach senior leaders and project sponsors on change readiness, engagement, risk mitigation, and effective change leadership strategies to drive adoption and sustain change outcomes • Lead organizational diagnostics, impact and readiness assessments, and targeted interventions to enhance effectiveness, collaboration, service delivery, and role clarity across academic and administrative units • Support leaders with organizational design, governance, and decision making structures • Lead the planning, execution and monitoring of change deliverables integrated with project plans, ensuring timelines, milestones, dependencies, and risks are actively managed • Identify, assess, and develop strategies to address resistance to change • Implement feedback mechanisms and pulse surveys to gauge change effectiveness • Develop contingency plans and risk mitigation strategies • Monitor progress, identify risks, and recommend correct actions to keep initiatives on track • Conduct stakeholder analysis, change risk analysis, impact and readiness assessments to inform approach • Design and deliver communication strategies and plans, in consultation with the Director, Communications & Media, including executive presentations and briefing materials for senior leadership and updates for organizational partners • Embed equity and human rights informed approaches into change, organizational development, and leadership practices • Design and deliver coaching, strategic workshops and engagement sessions for managers and change champions to build internal capability and momentum for change initiatives • Oversee post-implementation project reviews to identify key learnings and opportunities for improvement • Provide subject matter expertise and guidance to project teams and change champions, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, entrepreneurial thinking, and opportunity-driven innovation • Provide leadership, coaching, and day-to-day direction to three Specialists; set priorities, review work, and contribute directly to deliverables as required in a small team environment • Manage budgets, resources, and priorities to ensure effective delivery of programs and initiatives • Assist with special projects and initiatives contributing to the successful operation of People & Culture Mode of Work: Hybrid Model, 3 days on campus. Compensation: $113,519.00 - $133,527.00 annually, commensurate with experience Hours of Work: Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week. This is a temporary contract expected to continue until May 31, 2027.

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