Dean, School of Construction - Burnaby, Canada - British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT)

British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT)

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Burnaby, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Description

BCIT's
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School of Construction & the Environment is seeking a
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regular, full-time (1.0

FTE

) Dean, School of Construction & the Environment. This position plays a significant role in developing strategies and initiating relationships with external organizations that advance the profile of the School, institute and its programs.

Reporting to the VP Academic, the Dean is accountable for developing strategic directions within the broader Institute context and creating goals and objectives within the School. The Dean ensures that efficient business processes are in place, that the highest quality of education is taught to students, makes key decisions related to resource allocation and revenue generation, and ensures continuous improvement and evolution of programs and services within the School.
Duties & Responsibilities

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ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Strategic and Operational Planning:

Develops the School's strategic plan based on the institute's strategic objectives and the training and employment needs of industry and professional associations relevant to the School.
Works with industry and leaders to ensure that the core activities are aligned with the current industry trends
Works with the faculty and staff to develop the annual operational plan, which includes the budget and educational plans
Forecasts and communicates the capital equipment, physical plant, and facilities needs of the School

Leadership and Engagement:

Provides guidance, coaching and recognition necessary to motivate the Associate Deans, other school managers and faculty to work to their highest levels of performance
Provides leadership and direction to the entrepreneurial and new programming plans and initiatives of the School
Establishes and models standards of excellence related to ethical behaviour, quality, efficiency and superior levels of product and effort
Promotes a culture of collaboration, customer focus and quality of programs and services for students and industry
Creates and promotes a positive working environment for faculty

Program Delivery and Quality Assurance:

Ensures the effective functioning of School Committees such as the Quality Committee, the Committee on Accountability and Sustainability, the School Applied Research Committee, and the Program Advisory Committees
Ensures that quality assurance processes are in place including probationary evaluations, performance development reviews, and curriculum reviews
Ensures the relevancy of the educational offerings and oversees the development of new credentials including undergraduate and postgraduate credentials
Establishes quality assurance standards and ensures the continuous improvement and evolution of programs and services

External Relations:

Serves as the Institute's main liaison to the industry sectors served by the School at all appropriate organizational levels and with related associations
Initiates and maintains relationships with relevant external organizations, including appropriate provincial and federal bodies, that advance the profile of BCIT and its programs and services
Creates strategic partnerships, including high level agreements with domestic and International organizations, to create markets for BCIT programs and services
Creates opportunities for BCIT in new and established markets working with other schools to fully serve clients needs

Business and Human Resource Management:

Plays a significant role in the Institute's operational and budget Planning, which results in expense and revenue targets being established for the School, and is responsible for ensuring these targets are achieved by the School
Ensures that appropriate processes and procedures are in place to monitor and ensure financial and administrative accountability
Manages and administers the business, educational, applied research, and other relevant activities in line with institutional management policies and collective agreements
Responsible for the administration of student related policies and procedures
Promotes and maintains a strong focus on customer service and learner success
Responsible for diversification of funding sources through revenue activities, grants, partnerships, and continued establishment of relevant contacts and organizations in industry
Responsible for financial risk management within the School and assisting the Associate Deans and other managers in risk assessment
Serves on senior management and institutional committees and contributes to the overall planning, decision making, and administration of the Institute. Oversees the ongoing operation of programs, and in some cases, satellite campus operations across the province.
Oversees the human resources planning for the School, strategically ensuring that the staff complement will meet the future goals and objectives of the School and the Institute
Oversees the performance and development