Mandate The Director, Experiential Learning provides strategic, operational, and academic direction for Gustavson’s Experiential Learning (EL) portfolio. Reporting to the Director, Business Operations and partnering with the Associate Dean, Teaching & Learning, the role leads the vision, design, delivery, and evaluation of experiential opportunities that prepare students for an increasingly complex and interconnected world.

The Director ensures EL is rigorous, relational, community-connected, and aligned with UVic’s strategic priorities and Gustavson’s commitment to responsible and inclusive leadership. The role advances a transformative pedagogical approach that integrates Land-based, community-engaged, and industry-informed learning.

Working collaboratively with job-related Associate Deans, faculty, staff, students, and external partners, the Director oversees high-quality experiential programming, effective operations, resource management, and the integration of Indigenous and Land-based approaches. The position also builds key partnerships and provides responsible management and reporting of experiential learning–related funds.

Objectives

- Establish a School-wide experiential learning strategy that enhances student growth, skill development, and readiness for a complex world, while advancing the School’s strategic priorities and contributing to the University’s broader mission, values, and institutional goals.
- Strengthen Gustavson’s relationships with business leaders, not-for-profit organizations, Indigenous partners, and community groups to create high-value experiential opportunities.
- Advance meaningful Land-based learning pathways and support Gustavson faculty and students with relational and reflective practices grounded in Indigenous ways of knowing.
- Steward experiential learning funds (e.g., Catalyst Fund, Future Leaders’ Lab) and oversee resources, reporting, and program sustainability to ensure effective and accountable delivery.




- Enhance visibility of experiential learning internally and externally through strong partnerships, reporting, communication, and collaboration.
- This position may require work off-campus and at irregular hours to support community-engaged learning, Land-based learning, events, and partnership development.

This position requires a level of education, training, and experience equivalent to a graduate degree in Administration, Education, Leadership or other appropriate discipline plus 5-7 years of relevant teaching, experiential learning and program leadership/management experience. An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered. Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Include

- Commitment to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion, and contributing to a respectful, collaborative, and learning-focused working and academic environment.
- Experience working in a higher education environment.
- Strong administrative, organizational, and operational leadership skills, with the ability to manage complex programs, resources, and budgets.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify challenges, develop solutions, and implement strategies to achieve desired outcomes.
- Excellent interpersonal and team-oriented skills, with the ability to build and sustain positive relationships with faculty, staff, students, and external partners.
- Demonstrated experience leading, coaching, and motivating a team of professionals to achieve collective goals.
- Ability to support or develop Land-based and Indigenous learning experiences, applying culturally responsive practices and fostering respectful collaboration with Indigenous partners.
- Ability to innovate and implement new frameworks, protocols, and pedagogical approaches, supporting program evolution and institutional goals.
- Strong understanding of higher education teaching and curriculum development, including integrating experiential and student-centered learning approaches.

📌 Director, Experiential Learning (Victoria)
🏢 University of Victoria
📍 Victoria