The Vice-President of Memorial University (Marine Institute) is primarily responsible for the operations of the Marine Institute, Canada's largest and most comprehensive education and applied research institute for the ocean sector.

An important role of the office is to align the activities, operations, budget policies and administration structures with the Marine Institute’s mission and Vision 2041 strategic plan “To the World” and Memorial University’s strategic plan “Transforming Our Horizons”.

The vice-president of Memorial University (Marine Institute) reports directly to the president and works in close collaboration with the Marine Institute's Executive Committee, as well as the other vice-presidents of Memorial University and members of the senior management team of Memorial University.