Associate Dean, School of Community Services - Niagara, Canada - Niagara College Canada

Niagara College Canada

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Niagara, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Description

Located in the heart of the Niagara Region - just minutes from one of the world's most well-known tourism destinations - Niagara College offers more than 130 innovative programs between our campuses in Welland and Niagara-on-the-Lake.

Since opening its doors in 1967, Niagara College has grown to become a leader in education and training and one of the most enterprising colleges in Canada.

Applications are invited for the position of Associate Dean, School of Community Services in the Community, Justice, and Fitness Studies Division, located at the Welland Campus.

The salary range is $112,226 to $149,633 for a 35-hour work week. Additional hours may be required as necessary.

The Associate Dean is responsible for planning and implementing the academic delivery of School of Community Services courses and programs, in line with college budget and enrolment forecasts, while providing leadership in the development and renewal of curriculum, effective hiring and development of faculty, and management of workload assignments.

The incumbent will supervise faculty and staff as they manage the delivery of courses and programs in the portfolio.

This role requires a high degree of collaboration with the Dean, Associate Deans, faculty, and college stakeholders to ensure that courses and programs are delivered effectively and efficiently with a focus on quality and student success.

Resolving academic integrity cases, dealing with student issues, attending community and college recruitment events, and participating on college-wide committees are also responsibilities of the Associate Dean.

Qualifications:

Master's degree in a relevant field of study
Minimum 9 years combined experience which includes academic leadership, management and industry experience as well a minimum of 5 years of successful teaching at a postsecondary/adult level
Experience with supervision of staff within a unionized environment
Academic planning, enrollment management and budget experience
Experience working with diverse student populations
Demonstrated experience in developing studentcentered programs and supports
Advanced leadership, team building, collaboration, and networking skills
Superior skills in communication, organization, problem solving/conflict resolution, and prioritizing within a multifaceted role

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in academic leadership
Enrolment management and budgeting experience
Proven ability in moving ideas from conceptual to operational
Experience with program or curriculum design and development in a postsecondary/adult environment

We also provide a balance of on-campus and remote work through our recently introduced Remote Work Policy. As a place-based organization all positions will involve some degree of on campus work.

While we thank all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

If requested, accommodations will be made to support applicants with disabilities during the recruitment and selection process.