Reporting to the Director of Facilities, the Campus Manager oversees the day-to-day operation of services on the Castlegar and Nelson campuses to ensure a positive and healthy learning environment where employees and learners can contribute and develop. This position coordinates College operating hours, manages Custodial and Clerical/Administrative services, supervises, and provides leadership to approximately 20 staff. The Campus Manager administers and monitors operating budgets for assigned areas totalling approximately 1.0 million dollars and capital expenditures including the purchase of all College furnishings. This position authorizes and coordinates the use of College facilities including the Mir Centre and Gathering Place by internal and external users; ensures maximum utilization of facilities, enables the College to meet its strategic goals and objectives, and provides support for non-instructional and student service programs. The Campus Manager supports, monitors, and promotes all campus activities that provide opportunities for the growth of Selkirk’s strategic partnerships, alliances and relationships, internally and externally, and that support Selkirk’s overall strategic direction (including student activities, special non-instructional projects, and special events). This position coordinates with staff, Maintenance and IT Services in the completion of minor and major capital projects, new construction and renovations, and regular Maintenance/IT items as they affect the instructional and support functions of the campuses. The Campus Manager supports the Sustainability Coordinator and College sustainability efforts and assists with managing short or long-term projects as well as other duties as assigned by the Director of Facilities.
Department
College Services
Subdepartment
Campus Management
Recruitment Type
Internal / External
Desired Start Date
01/06/2026
Main Duties and Responsibilities
This position oversees the day-to-day operation of services on the Castlegar and Nelson campuses to ensure a positive and healthy learning environment where employees and learners can contribute and develop by:
- acting as a resource person for the daily administrative problems that may occur on the campus; making decisions that will positively impact the teaching and learning of staff and students.
- building relationships with Directors, Deans, Chairs, instructional support divisions and in areas of responsibility; developing and implementing efficient procedures for these areas; ensuring college policies, procedures and collective agreements are adhered to.
- ensuring all campus safety and emergency procedures are enforced; ensuring that fire lanes, walkways and emergency exits are free from blockage by illegally parked cars; enforcing towing as required; when necessary, liaising with the relevant fire and police departments.
- organizing telephone locals for all areas of the various Campuses and liaising with Maintenance and IT Services for the installation of new phones and updating of devices; maintaining the telephone directory.
- requisitioning all furnishings and window coverings on all campuses including cafeterias, lounges, offices, and classrooms; working with external sales representatives to determine accurate fit for furniture and blinds required.
- authorizing and coordinating the provision of keys, photocopy codes, telephone locals, office assignments, drop boxes, mailboxes, office signage, name tags, etc., for new instructors, assigned staff and others throughout the institution.
Manages, supervises, directs, and provides leadership to support and exempt staff in a variety of departments and locations throughout the campuses by:
- recruiting and selecting appropriate qualified staff; arranging for and authorizing contracts and supporting documentation
- providing for orientation, training, and development of learning plans for assigned staff, to assure their current and continuing competencies; authorizing, encouraging professional development opportunities; providing leadership and direction to assigned staff to ensure optimal deployment of resources to achieve the business goals.
- reviewing and evaluating performance of assigned staff, providing guidance and coaching where needed, and conducting constructive performance reviews with staff; providing reward and recognition to assigned staff as appropriate.
- maintaining employee vacation schedules; authorizing timesheets, requests for time off, MasterCard purchases, and other forms as necessary, and conducting regular staff meetings.
Administers and monitors the operating budgets for each of the areas of responsibility by:
- allocating funds to purchase and/or repair goods, furniture, business systems, equipment and items required to meet a sufficient level of service.
- monitoring expenditures and implementing cost controlling initiatives as required; participates in major RFP’s as related.
- forecasting and allocating salary expenditures, recommending to the Director of Facilities appropriate operating budget, and negotiating with Deans and Directors for capital budget requirements.
Ensures maximum utilization of facilities and enables the College to meet its strategic goals and objectives and provides support for non-instructional and student service programs by:
- allocating and coordinating office space, classrooms, and non-instructional spaces; implementing and overseeing the operation of room bookings internally and externally
- assigning classrooms and maintaining classroom scheduling boards; overseeing and troubleshooting classroom assignments for each term of classes; ensuring that classrooms are arranged appropriately for the best teaching and learning opportunities for instructors and students.
- planning, organizing, coordinating, and maintaining summer cleaning schedules.
Supports, monitors, and promotes all campus activities that provide opportunities for the growth of Selkirk’s strategic partnerships, alliances and relationships, internally and externally and support Selkirk’s overall strategic direction (including student activities, special non-instructional projects and events) by:
- liaising with Student Association, Faculty, Deans, VPs, School Chairs, Marketing and Student Services.
- Providing work orders and detailed set up instructions to maintenance, and coordinating activities with the cafeteria, gymnasium, IT Services, etc.
- Supports sustainability initiatives within the college; supervise the Sustainability Coordinator.
- Coordinates with Maintenance and the IT Department, the completion of minor and major capital projects, new construction, renovations, regular maintenance and IT items as they affect the instructional and support functions of the campuses.
- This position manages short or long-term projects, and performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Facilities.
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
- Ability to contribute to Department and/or College initiatives
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
- Team player and effective facilitator; excellent teaching skills
- Knowledge and understanding of programs related to the specific campus where the position is located, with a commitment to continuous learning
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration or management or a related field
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in a relevant leadership role
- Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
Note: This position’s schedule spans Monday to Saturday, with a five-day workweek assigned within that timeframe.
This is a regular, full-time (100%) position, commencing as soon as possible. Salary and benefits are in accordance with the Administrative Staff and Benefit Program. Based on qualifications and experience, the compensation is in accordance with the Exempt Compensation Framework which is aligned with Selkirk’s compensation philosophy. As such, the position will be placed on Grid Level 9 between the minimum and control/mid-point ($81,724.00 - $108,966.00).
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