Vice-President University Relations

The University of Saskatchewan (USask) is one of Canada’s top research-intensive, medical doctoral universities in Canada and is home to world-leading research in areas of global importance, such as infectious diseases and water and food security.

New knowledge through research, scholarly and artistic work underlies all academic endeavors across the university's 17 colleges and schools. With a diverse faculty of talented and creative teachers and researchers, the accomplishments of the university's faculty and students are broad and wide-reaching. Academic programming at the undergraduate and graduate levels embraces and impacts everything from health care to agriculture, technology, education, environment, economics, policy development, and a multitude of other priority areas. USask research touches the lives of people locally and around the world, whether in the form of novel vaccines, new improved crop varieties, or innovative literacy education programs. Through national and global collaborations, USask is working to find solutions to pressing societal and scientific challenges. Academic programming and discovery are enhanced by outstanding facilities, including the Canadian Light Source synchrotron, VIDO, the Global Institute for Food Security, the Global Institute for Water Security and the Sylvia Fedoruk Canadian Centre for Nuclear Innovation.

Against this impressive backdrop, USask is looking to appoint its next Vice President University Relations (VPUR). Reporting directly to the President, the VPUR plays a critical and integrative role in leading the university’s comprehensive campaign and provides strategic vision, leadership and direction for all fundraising, alumni relations, and community relations. As a principal ambassador for USask, the VPUR is a highly visible leader, building relationships that will further enhance USask’s reputation and resources that are required for USask to take its place among the most distinguished universities in Canada and around the world.

The successful candidate will possess an advanced university degree or an equivalent combination of related skills and experience. A bold, innovative and influential leader, the next VPUR will bring significant experience in leadership of fundraising campaigns within a university or other complex organization. The successful candidate will have outstanding interpersonal skills, a deep understanding of fundraising, and extensive executive administration, staff supervision and financial experience. Significant organizational development skills, including team building and managing colleagues to support the achievement of the goals and overall vision of USask is critical for success.

To learn more about this outstanding leadership opportunity, please contact Cameron Geldart, Maureen Geldart or Taylor Green of The Geldart Group at 587.534.2220 or apply by sending your curriculum vitae, cover letter and the names and contact information for 3 referees, in strictest confidence to taylor@thegeldartgroup.com. We will respond to all who apply.

The University of Saskatchewan is strongly committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace that empowers all employees to reach their full potential. All members of the university community share a responsibility for developing and maintaining an environment in which differences are valued and inclusiveness is practiced.

The university welcomes applications from those who will contribute to the diversity of our community. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.