Associate Dean, Faculty of Arts, Science - Courtenay, Canada - North Island College

North Island College

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Description

Posting Number

Posting Number

AS0037
Position Information
Division
Arts, Sciences & Technology
Department
Arts, Sciences & Management
Supervisor Title
Dean, Faculty of Arts, Science & Management
Location
Comox Valley(CV)
Posting Type
Internal/External Posting
Position Status
Temporary
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Desired Start Date

08/28/2023
Position End Date (if temporary)
08/29/2025
Weekly work schedule (please indicate the start and end times for each day of work)
Monday to Friday
%
100
Pay Grade
Administrative Pay Scale
Position Summary
The Associate Dean is a member of the decanal administrative team supporting the programs, activities, and work of the Dean and the Faculty of Arts, Science and Management.
Under the direction of the Dean and working with Faculty, staff and other administrators and administrative units, the Associate Dean will carry out functional tasks and duties as identified by the Dean, including, but not limited to, academic planning, budget development, program review, faculty evaluation and other related undertakings. The incumbent will also strive to create and maintain working conditions that support the functioning of faculty, staff and administrative units/departments. As assigned, the Associate Dean assists the Dean and Department Chairs in developing new initiatives for students and Faculty.
Student and program success is fostered through the support provided by the Associate Dean. This involves working with other institutional areas, including Student Affairs, by initiating new strategies for student engagement and managing student concerns, complaints, and appeals as delegated by the Dean.

Position Competencies

Creates a Positive Climate and Culture
Effective Communication Skills
Effectively Develops Goals and Objectives
Focuses Effectively on Key Results and Priorities
Demonstrates a Focus on Continuous Improvement
Interpersonal Effectiveness
Team Leadership
Developing Others
Championing and Adapting to Change

Duties & Responsibilities

1.

EDUCATIONAL
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LEADERSHIP
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AND
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MANAGEMENT

1.1. Provides educational and administrative leadership to implement the overall mission, vision, and values of the Faculty. Engages in proactive consultation and collaboration with faculty, staff and other administrators to ensure the strategic and operational goals are developed and achieved. Advocates and promotes each program and the value they bring to the Faculty, both internally and externally.
1.2. Fosters and supports student satisfaction with programs, program delivery and the quality of instruction. Supports current student activities and initiates new strategies to encourage and further develop student engagement.
1.4. Works in support of the Dean and as acting Dean when required, including Chairing the Dean's Advisory Committee, attending Collegewide educational meetings, and when required Senior Leadership Planning.
1.5. Provides administrative lead and oversight on behalf of the Dean's office for external program recognition, accreditation, and approval processes.
1.6. Works to support program review and the selfstudy process and related undertakings.
1.7. Supports the Dean in regular reviews of educational programs and the development of educational policy.
1.8. Initiates, provides support, and manages processes for viable cost recovery programming activity. Provides budget development and management support to the Dean and Faculty as needed.
1.9. Manages assigned capital budgets including planning, implementation, and monitoring (i.e., lab equipment, renovation projects) in consultation with appropriate staff and faculty members.

Stewards the work of the Chairs and Dean's Assistant in areas of program admission, timetabling, and space utilization within the Faculty.

In collaboration with the Dean and Department Chairs, establishes and implements multiyear plans, strategic plans, and communicates to faculty and staff institutional directives and organizational changes.

Initiates and supports programs for teaching excellence within the Faculty; fosters interdepartmental education and collaboration.

Works with the Dean and departments to plan and implement new programs, including report writing, proposal writing, budget projections, and reviews.

Supports the Dean and takes a leadership role in the exploration and initiation of international education opportunities.
Represents the Dean, and Faculty, as required.

2.

MANAGEMENT

OF

HUMAN
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RESOURCES

2.1. Promotes and encourages teamwork and consults with and supports faculty and staff. Creates a learnercentered environment and encourages faculty to innovate in the development of both curriculum and programming, learning, and teaching.
2.2. Participates on and/or chairs faculty recruitment/search committees as