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Dean, Faculty of Business and Community Services

  • Job ID ADMN-20/21-073
  • Location: Kingston
  • Deadline: January 04 / 2021
  • Job Type: Administrative/Management
  • Start Date: Immediately
  • Department: Academic Operations
  • Number of Positions: 1
  • Duration: Full-time

Duties

Reporting to the Senior VP Academic, the Dean, Faculty of Business and Community Services provides vision, leadership, strategic planning, and management direction to faculty and staff responsible for academic operations in the Schools assigned areas of responsibility.

Purposely, the Dean, Business and Community Services will engage with our partners in business and in our community, will strengthen and empower social and enterprise innovation through the development of future leaders and innovative programming.    

Working collaboratively with a team of senior administrators to realize the strategic plan of the college, the incumbent supports and ensures an exceptional student learning experience in related programs by advancing academic priorities in teaching & learning, the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning, Applied Research and partnerships.  

The incumbent represents the College and Schools externally and, in collaboration, participates in partnership development and fundraising for the Schools.  The Dean facilitates college-wide coordination of strategic initiatives, monitoring college-wide results and participates in the development and approval of academic, enrolment management, human resource and operating budget decisions.

Qualifications

  • Knowledge of andragogy/adult learning strategies and commitment to academic excellence.
  • Demonstrated ability to foster an inclusive, diverse environment that supports and sense of belonging for all faculty, staff and students.
  • Demonstrated support for/knowledge of, digital learning strategies and academic quality assurance.
  • Demonstrated ability to support innovation in teaching and learning and evidenced based practices.
  • Demonstrated ability to foster a collegial, collaborative work environment that supports learning centered principles/delivery, inter-divisional collaboration and encourages open communication and creativity.
  • Ability to develop and maintain positive relationships and partnerships with business and community service groups.
  • Highly developed interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to diffuse/resolve conflict.
  • Highly developed advising/coaching skills and ability to resolve problems/disputes and facilitate success strategies for vulnerable students.
  • Effective communication skills (written/verbal) with proven ability to motivate, lead and manage people.
  • Well-developed understanding of business financial processes and systems, including management of a complex budgeting process.
  • Ability to develop and/or implement campus objectives that are consistent with the College’s strategic directions.
  • Reliable problem solving and decision-making skills.
  • Proficient in project management, negotiation and advocacy.
  • Understanding of staffing/employment processes, including recruitment, selection, training, development and performance management.
  • Demonstrated ability to support diversity and belonging.
  • Highly efficient within a multi-tasking environment.

Physical/Work Environment Essential Requirements:
Travel to off-campus locations or other campuses.

The successful incumbent must have the ability to report to the work location or work temporarily from a remote work location with reliable internet access, as approved by the College and in accordance with the College’s Telework Policy.

Salary & Terms

  • Administrative Group: Pay Band 15
  • Hours per week: 37.5
  • Pay Range: $127,503. - $170,003. per annum, commensurate on education and experience. In addition to the salary, the position is eligible for pay for performance.
  • Posted Date: December 1, 2020
  • Closing Date: January 4, 2021 (4:00 p.m.)

Documents


How to Prepare your Application for Submission: You will be able to attach only one document to your application. To prepare your application: Combine your cover letter and resume as one document. Save your document in .PDF, .doc, or .docx format using Last Name, First Name as your naming convention. Click on the Apply Here button and complete the application form. Attach your cover letter/resume document to the application form.

THIS IS A FULL-TIME ADMINISTRATIVE POSITION

The College is committed to employment equity. We encourage members of the designated groups to apply and self-identify. St. Lawrence College is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free selection process. We will make appropriate accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process for applicants with disabilities on request, prior to the assessment phase. To obtain a copy of this position vacancy or any of the position related documents in an alternate format please contact employ@sl.on.ca and our Human Resources Consultants will address your requests for accommodation confidentially.