Dean, School of Business - Kelowna, Canada - Okanagan College

Okanagan College

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Kelowna, Canada

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Description

Position Information

Position Number

S00127
Position Title
Dean, School of Business
Division/Portfolio
Vice President Academic
Department/Program
Okanagan School of Business
Location
Kelowna
Other Flexible Work Options

Your Opportunity

To provide strategic leadership, oversight and senior management for the School of Business (SB). To develop goals and strategies for the SB. To oversee the operations of the SB including the management of personnel, employment contracts, labour relations, budgets, faculty and staff recruitment, enrollment management, student affairs, program planning and development, interregional programming, international activities, program accreditation, SB events, policies and regulations, program advisory committees, paninstitutional projects, relations with other institutions and affiliated organizations.
Functions and Duties
1. Plays a key leadership role in the direction, growth and development of the portfolio and the College. Is a member of the Leadership Council and the Deans Forum. Anticipates, recommends, and contributes to the development of institutionwide policies and short

- and long-term planning, operating and capital budgets and policies and procedures for the SB in keeping with the College's mission, vision, values and strategies.

2. Plans, directs and coordinates the delivery of the educational programs assigned to the portfolio including identifying needs for new programs, assessing the feasibility of new initiatives and evaluating and modifying existing educational programs and services. Establishes and maintains student transfer agreements from other institutions. Undertakes regular reviews of educational programs and implements required actions. Is responsible for the quality assurance of SB courses and programs and works closely with the departments, Learning and Applied Research, and Education Council in this endeavour.
3. Obtains and nurtures international partnerships, negotiates agreements and oversees the promotion of related student exchanges, student advising, special events, etc. Assists instructional employees with indiginization and internationalization of the curriculum.
4. Strives for student satisfaction with programs, program delivery and the quality of instruction. Supports and encourages student activities and competitions to promote student success. Investigates and processes student complaints as per policy. Is responsible for student discipline, including the appropriate course of action and the imposition of discipline in all cases except student suspension and expulsion. In the latter cases, advises and makes recommendations to the Provost and Vice President Academic.
5. Is responsible for SB human resources including organizational design, workload assignments, employee recruitment, orientation and training, performance evaluation, professional development, labour relations, and health and safety. Is responsible for ensuring a professional work environment for employees and works closely with People Services and employee group representatives in order to build and maintain good relations.
6. Promotes and encourages teamwork and consults with and supports instructional SB employees and staff. Fosters a learnercentred environment and encourages instructional employees to innovate in both curriculum and program development and learning and teaching. Conducts department Chairs meetings, consults with Chairs on a regular basis, and facilitates the Chairs' performance of their responsibilities. Develops and maintains effective communication and coordination between the SB and the College and community. The intent is to foster relationships whereby OC can support regional economic development and respond to the labour needs of the region in terms of SB programming.
7. Develops and maintains effective working relationships with other Deans and Directors and Education Council regarding SB programs offered in all regions. Represents and promotes the College and its programs on local, provincial and national committees, and liaises with deans at other institutions and with government, academic associations, professional associations, accrediting bodies, school districts, health authorities, private sector organizations and various other agencies as it relates to SB programming.
8. Manages the SB budget and finances and is accountable for allocations and expenditures within the approved budget.
9. Administers and ensures adherence to College policies and collective agreements. Participates as needed as the designated supervisor in grievances and provides input to, or participates on, the College's negotiating committees in collective bargaining.
10. Ensures support services for learning and applied research that such services and other related resources are available for instructional employees. Promotes, supports, and manages scholarly activity release for Faculty members.
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