Director, IIRP Canada
As part of our succession planning, the International Institute for Restorative Practices (IIRP) Graduate School is seeking a director to coordinate its activities throughout Canada. The ideal candidate will have prior administrative experience in education (or similar field) and a deep commitment to the IIRP mission to improve civil society around the world. IIRP Canada provides professional development, coaching, special events and implementation support to schools, communities and other institutions throughout Canada. IIRP Canada supports and pursues the mission, strategic vision and goals of the IIRP Graduate School as a whole. Qualified candidates should send a cover letter, resume or CV, in PDF format, to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. by May 15, 2019. No phone calls please.
Job Description
Director, IIRP Canada
Reports to: Vice President for Administration
Essential Functions
- Sets direction and leads IIRP Canada activities, including professional development, coaching and project implementation.
- Oversees educational objectives, supporting creative and effective collaboration with the IIRP consortium for quality education opportunities.
- Provides administrative oversight of all business functions, ensuring accuracy, assessment, compliance and information sharing.
- Represents Canada on international stage as part of the IIRP.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Ensures efficient and effective delivery of quality educational services, serving clients well and maintaining the IIRP brand.
- Models a restorative approach that fosters new collaboration and nurtures existing relationships with clients and key stakeholders.
- Oversees the selection, supervision and development of staff and contracted instructors.
- Engages with the IIRP to ensure targeted, accurate promotions and educational materials.
- Manages intellectual property and fiscal and personnel resources in accordance with IIRP procedures and norms.
- Plans, manages and assesses contracted educational services and licensed training programs for continual improvement.
- Responsible for seeing that data is consistently and accurately shared regarding contracts, staffing, events, inventory, attendance, evaluations, etc.
- Complies with and represents IIRP Canada in all legal and business matters.
- Supports learners through instruction, coaching and consulting, and oversees materials for Canadian contexts.
- Actively participates in ongoing learning.
- Performs other tasks as requested.
Qualifications
- Proven business acumen and supervisory experience to deliver quality educational services.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
- Strong practitioner background in the use of restorative practices.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a management team.
- Master’s level degree preferred.
- Ability to travel.
