- Work closely with the Provost and Vice-President Academic, to contribute to the development and implementation of the institution's strategic plan and vision.
- Lead strategic planning across the School of Business.
- Provide leadership and support to academic programs and departments, including guidance in relation to academic policies, procedures, and regulations.
- In consultation with the Provost, oversee the organization and delivery of academic programming within their school.
- Coordinate and promote academic proposals, changes, reviews, and other academic matters with other deans, institutions, and stakeholders.
- Lead new program development.
- Lead enrolment growth for the School.
- Contribute to polytechnic policy development.
- Contribute to the overall planning and direction of the polytechnic.
- Support and communicate polytechnic and divisional direction and vision.
- Provide leadership to specified committees, projects, and initiatives.
- Recommends approval of recruitment and workload assignments for faculty and staff to the Provost and Vice-President Academic.
- Evaluates faculty and staff.
- Makes continuing employment decisions for faculty and staff.
- Supervises, coaches, and mentors chairs and managers in their development as academic and support service leaders.
- Provides leadership and guidance to the chairs in their academic roles.
- Promote and guide effective communication between departments and polytechnic administration.
- Attend faculty and department meetings, and act as chair when appropriate.
- Model attitudes and behaviours consistent with the polytechnic vision, mission, and values.
- Act as, or designate, the contact person for consultation with relevant regulatory and professional associations as appropriate.
- Act as liaison with other post-secondary institutions, as well as the polytechnic representative on provincial postsecondary committees and applicable community organizations.
- Manage the Program Advisory Committees for all programs in the school.
- Participate in community events and be an advocate for the polytechnic.
- Provide external reports or other pertinent information as required, in cooperation with External Relations.
- Contribute to annual Divisional budget development with Provost, other Deans, and Registrar.
- Monitor annual budgets for academic programming in a manner that is both fiscally responsible and consistent with the stated academic objectives of the Northwestern Polytechnic's strategic directions.
- Manage and monitor school budgets.
- Allocate and provide oversight of department budgets.
- Other duties as assigned by the Provost and Vice-President Academic.
- Other duties specific to the area of responsibility as they arise.
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- Unmatched scenery and culturally diverse communities with limitless opportunities for leisure and recreation.
- Regional strength created from policies such as no provincial sales tax and low municipal tax.
- A thriving and diverse arts community.
- An exceptional quality of life with access to the best amenities, health services, and community programs, making the Grande Prairie Region an ideal place to raise a family.
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Dean, School of Business - Grande Prairie, Canada - Northwestern Polytechnic
Description
Northwestern Polytechnic (NWP) is Alberta's newest polytechnic institution. Our stewardship region includes campuses in Fairview and Grande Prairie. We offer a wide variety of credit and non-credit career certificates and diplomas, pre-employment and apprenticeship trades, university transfer studies, and several opportunities for on-campus degree completion through collaborations with four-year universities. NWP is dedicating itself to becoming the most entrepreneurial polytechnic in Canada by 2034. The polytechnic provides learners high quality and diverse lifelong learning opportunities, while responsibly managing its educational, fiscal, and environmental resources.
The School
The Dean leads the School of Business. The Departments within the school are located on our Grande Prairie campus with program delivery in Grande Prairie. The school includes the Departments of Academic Upgrading, Business and Office Administration, and Continuing Education. The Department of Education also reports to the Dean of Business.
The Role
The Dean is a senior leader in the Academic Division at NWP. The Dean reports to the Provost and Vice-President Academic and participates as a member of the Core Leadership Team. The Dean contributes to the strategic leadership of the polytechnic as a whole and directly leads the departments and programs assigned. The Dean leads, supervises, and provides support and mentorship to chairs, faculty, and staff. The Dean is responsible for program, curriculum, and fiscal planning and accountability within their school.
The Dean leads the school's faculty and staff to develop, adapt, and make use of innovative and effective approaches to teaching and learning in order to ensure excellent academic programming. Leadership and mentoring are also given to faculty supporting the polytechnic's research ambitions.
The Dean works with the Provost and Vice-President Academic to lead chairs and faculty and staff in articulating and implementing polytechnic goals. The Dean plays a significant role in ensuring the integration and implementation of plans that support the polytechnic direction and goals and may carry out other roles or projects as assigned by the Provost and Vice-President Academic. The Dean is responsible for providing strong leadership and vision in the articulation and implementation of the school's strategic plan while maintaining alignment with the mission and vision of NWP. Key duties are listed below.
Strategic Planning and Leadership
The Dean will:
Development and Support
Subject to applicable polytechnic procedures, policies, and collective agreements, the Dean:
Internal and External Liaison
The Dean leads the school in ensuring effective communication, collaboration, and liaison with internal and external parties. The Dean will:
Internal
External
Fiscal Responsibility
In cooperation with the Administration Division, the Dean has budget development and oversight responsibilities for their school. Specifically, the Dean will:
Additional Responsibilities
From time to time the overall priorities and needs of the polytechnic may shift or new responsibilities for the Dean may emerge. Accordingly, the Dean is responsible for:
What We Offer
NWP offers professional development and wellness programs, a competitive salary and compensation package, and student-centered culture that is vital to our community. Join our team, grow with us, and connect your skills and abilities to our vision, mission, and values.
The Area
NWP acknowledges the homeland of the many diverse First Nations and Métis people whose ancestors have walked this land since time immemorial. We are grateful to work, live, and learn on the traditional territory of Treaty 8.
Grande Prairie's strong and resilient economy has developed with years of steady growth. The city is in an enviable economic position with high wages and disposable incomes, a local real estate market that remains affordable, and plenty of opportunities for growth and diversification. Situated on the southern edge of the Peace River region, Grande Prairie is aptly named for the vast and fertile prairie surrounding the city. Grande Prairie has much to offer visitors and residents, from shopping and entertainment to world-class recreation facilities. While nestled in the prairies of Alberta, it is but a short drive to world-class skiing and other outdoor activities. Grande Prairie continues to be a northern hub that sees action along the lines of sporting tournaments, concerts, stampedes, and other family-friendly community events. Strong resource markets in agriculture, forestry, and oil and gas is the foundation of the strong economy where many energetic, business-minded people are capitalizing on a business climate like no other. Grande Prairie embraces entrepreneurship, innovation, and new ideas.
Grande Prairie is a city of entrepreneurs and remains one of the top places to find employment, build a business, and become part of a growing, thriving community.
Some of the reasons people enjoy living and working here include:
