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Experiential Learning Manager - (993773.9)
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Organizational Unit
University of Victoria -> Faculty of Business
Location
University of Victoria - Victoria, BC V8W 2Y2 CA (Primary)
Posting Close Date
15 January 2026
Please note that positions will close at 4 p.m. on the closing date.
FTE
1
Salary Grade
$72,242.00 - $93,951.00
Additional Posting Information
N/A
Salary posted will be pro-rated based on FTE and achieved as per the collective agreement, if applicable.
Classification
SG10
Employee Group:
PEA - Regular
# of Hires Needed
1
Category
Education, Training, and Library, General Management
About this Opportunity
The University of Victoria is one of Victoria's largest employers and one of Canada's best diversity employers. Together we are more than 5,000 dedicated faculty, librarians and staff supporting the University of Victoria's diverse academic programs, world-class research and commitment to civic engagement.
About Our Team
The Experiential Learning Team (ELT) at Gustavson helps students build the skills, mindsets, and confidence needed to navigate and contribute to an increasingly complex world. Using a coach-approach, we design and facilitate activities and experiential programs that foster socially responsible leadership.
Our work is deeply connected to the community, including businesses, not-for-profit and social impact partners who help create meaningful learning opportunities. We value coaching, curiosity, community engagement, and communicating with kindness, and we're looking for individuals who build trusted relationships, and bring a spirit of collaboration and growth.
Why Work With Our Team
We believe in people - their creativity, intentions, and capacity to grow. Our team is supportive, collaborative, and grounded in care for students and each other.
We offer:

• A trust-based, collaborative culture
• Flexibility, including hybrid work options
• A coaching-rich environment, including our Growing Gustos peer coaching program

If you're energized by experiential learning, student and community engagement, we'd love to hear from you!
*This position is eligible for a Hybrid Work Arrangement*
The salary range for this position is:

• Recruitment range: $72,242- $79,650 starting salary determined by the PEA Collective Agreement.
• Performance range: $93,951 salary range ceiling is available through annual performance increases.

Job Summary
Mandate:
Reporting to the Experiential Learning Associate Director, the Manager of Experiential Learning will lead the design and delivery of experiential learning priorities across undergraduate and graduate programs. The role focuses on developing, implementing and evaluating curriculum-based experiential learning initiatives to enhance students' personal and professional growth and development of leadership skills. These initiatives include and are not limited to the delivery of academic content, workshops, simulations and Community-Engaged learning activities (such as our Community Volunteer Income Tax program) etc. Other major responsibilities include supervising staff within the unit, contributing to services to support conditions for student success, being a holistic resource for students and providing key support to the Associate Director of EL.
Objectives:

• Manage and deliver inclusive and innovative experiential learning programming at Gustavson
• Foster learner-driven outcomes through collaboration with faculty, staff, students, and community interest holders
• Coach students towards the development of socially responsible leadership skills

Flexibility to work on weekends and evenings as required to match academic program delivery and scheduled and emergent needs of student and community partners (e.g. not-for-profit organizations). Must be adaptable to program and priority changes.
Job Requirements
This position requires a level of education, training, and experience equivalent to an undergraduate degree in Administration, Education, leadership or other appropriate discipline plus minimum 5 years of relevant experience in:

• Experiential learning curriculum development and delivery
• Group facilitation for individual development through various modalities (such as workshops, community engaged activities)
• Education program management implementation and assessment
• Diverse work environment and interest holder population
• Coach approach to communication, collaboration and teamwork

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Knowledge requirements include:

• Experience in the design and delivery of in person and online educational programs
• Connecting objectives and outcomes to program goals
• Excellent digital literacy, including the use of MS Office (particularly Outlook, MS Teams, Word, Excel), databases, and Zoom
• Knowledge of leadership skills development
• Awareness of diverse learning needs, perspectives and modes of engagement
• Ability to motivate and inspire others, strong commitment and passion to enhance the student experience
• Ability to build and maintain productive working relationships with diverse interest holders
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, in person and online
• Demonstrated initiative and willingness to champion innovation and new processes
• Sensitivity to student mental health and wellness
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Assets or Preferences:

• Previous experience in coaching for personal, academic and/or professional development an asset
• Previous experience in a post-secondary environment an asset
• Previous experience working with community organizations

Territory Acknowledgement: We acknowledge and respect the L?k?????n (Songhees and X?seps?m/Esquimalt) Peoples on whose territory the university stands, and the L?k?????n and WSANE? Peoples whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day.
Equity Statement: UVic is committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion and in our living, learning and work environments. In pursuit of our values, we seek members who are eager to actively participate in that shared responsibility. We actively encourage applications from members of .
Read our full equity statement here:
Accessibility Statement: If you anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application and hiring process contact:

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