2526-031 - Dean, School of Health and Human Services - Central Office

NSCC International; Halifax; On-site; CAD 140,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Halifax is seeking a Dean for the School of Health and Human Services. This role involves building partnerships with employers, overseeing dynamic programming, and leading the school in alignment with strategic goals. Ideal candidates will possess strong leadership skills, a graduate degree, and extensive experience in educational environments. A competitive compensation package and professional development opportunities are provided.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits package

Opportunities for lifelong learning

Responsibilities

• Build provincial partnerships with sector-based employers to meet programming needs.
• Lead development of programming mix including certificates and diplomas.
• Collaborate with partners to support the college's strategic goals.

Skills

Leadership

Relationship building

Strategic vision

Partnership development

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Financial reporting

Digital literacy

Adult education principles

Equity mindset

Education

Graduate degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office suite

Job description

Overview

Dean School of Health and Human Services

Education

Institute of Technology Campus - Central Office

Halifax, Nova Scotia

Academic

Continuing Fulltime Position : Commencing approximately November 2025

Application deadline is September 16, 2025, at 11 : 59pm

Competition No . 2526-031

Salary range : $140,664.73 - $165,487.92 annually

Qualifications

Qualifications and Occupational Experience…

• You hold a graduate degree or equivalent sum of relevant education and experience, and you have at least ten years of relevant occupational experience in one or more of the sectors within the School and / or within a post-secondary environment specializing in one or more of these sectors.
• You have recent experience in a senior leadership role within a complex organization leading a large, high-functioning team and the ability to work effectively and build strong relationships within a complex, matrix-based organization, demonstrating comfort with ambiguity.
• Demonstrated ability to engage key relationships in the development of a vision and plan that incorporates a comprehensive and diverse range of programs and stakeholders as evidenced by a track record of inspiring and engaging diverse constituents in pursuit of a common mission and goals.
• Known for your ability to forge powerful partnerships, you have demonstrated ability to lead large initiatives, working with educational, community, government, and industry leaders.
• You are able to influence, facilitate, negotiate, and manage multiple stakeholders with various and sometimes conflicting interests to achieve a cohesive approach to program quality that meets organizational objectives and industry needs.
• You are a creative and action-oriented leader with an equity mindset who demonstrates a passion for education and unstoppable commitment to learning and innovation. This allows you to inspire teams to do great things.
• You possess demonstrated experience in analysis and preparation of complex data, financial metrics and reporting to various levels of stakeholders.
• High level of proficiency in a digital environment, including the full Microsoft Office suite.
• Demonstrated fiscal accountability with proven ability to effectively manage an operating budget.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the principles of adult education.
• Proven ability to develop College-wide processes that are in support of an equity-centred college.
• Experience within a geographically distributed, matrix model; as well as experience in a unionized environment will be assets.
• Experience in a post-secondary environment with a focus on design and delivery excellence would be considered an asset.

Responsibilities

We are looking for a Dean, School of Health and Human Services. Based in Halifax, you will build provincial partnerships with sector-based employers to ensure our programming meets industry needs and provides students with the most innovative, challenging, and applied education you can get in Nova Scotia and beyond. You will lead the development of the programming mix in the School which includes certificates, diplomas, continuing education, and customized training; and you will ensure this programming keeps current and progressive in these dynamic fields. You will accomplish all of this by working collaboratively with internal, community and government partners in a way that supports the College's strategic plan and priorities.

What you will be doing…

We are looking for a Dean, who will provide the overall vision and strategic leadership of the School. Specifically, this encompasses the development of the programming mix, supporting the college's strategic plan and academic priorities; ensuring accountable decision-making; and setting and achieving School goals while identifying and enabling key relationships and partnerships across NSCC and throughout the unique communities we so proudly serve.

Additional Information

In the School of Health and Human Services, learners prepare for careers in the fields of both health and wellness, as well as social and community supports. All of our programs are designed to meet the needs of industry, government, and community; ensuring flexibility, pathways and innovation while balancing academic quality, and centering student retention and success from an equity lens.

NSCC makes things happen. We're growing the economy of Nova Scotia, we're producing highly skilled workers, and we're building capacity in communities. How are we doing it? By providing the most career-oriented education available in Nova Scotia today; by maintaining close links to community and to industry; and by inviting talented equity-minded people to join NSCC's team. Consider being a part of excellence in learning and having the chance to help build Nova Scotia's future while building your own.

NSCC offers a competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package. As a learning-centred organization, we provide opportunities for every NSCC employee to be a life-long learner. Candidates selected for interviews will be expected to provide at least three recent, occupational references. The successful candidate will be expected to provide official transcripts to show proof of academic achievements.

Want to receive more information? Please email [e-mail] and request a copy of the position's briefing note.

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