Associate Dean, Operations

Multiscreensite; Calgary; On-site; CAD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Defined Benefit pension

Generous time off

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Health Spending Account

Mental health support

LinkedIn Learning access

Tuition support

Continuing Education

Dining options on campus

Fitness facilities access

Job summary

SAIT is seeking an Associate Dean, Operations for the MacPhail School of Energy and School of Construction in Calgary. This leadership role provides strategic direction across workforce planning, financial management, student experience, facilities, performance, and continuous improvement initiatives, reporting to the Dean and partnering with school leadership to advance priorities.

Utilizing data-driven insights and collaboration, you will identify opportunities, drive initiatives, and ensure

Responsibilities

• Provide operational leadership across workforce planning, financial management, student experience, facilities, and performance.
• Collaborate with the Dean and School leaders to align resources, people, and processes with strategic priorities.
• Use data-driven insights to identify opportunities and lead initiatives that enhance capacity, agility, and impact.
• Champion continuous improvement and build a high-performing, inclusive school environment.

Job description

Job classification: M1768 - Associate Dean

Salary range:$140,000 - $170,000. Placement within the range is typically based upon a review of skills, experience, and internal equity.

Paid leave:4 Weeks Vacation / 14 Flex Days per year

Deadline to apply:9am, Monday November 2, 2026

As the Associate Dean, Operations of the MacPhail School of Energy and School of Construction, you will provide operational leadership and strategic direction across workforce planning, financial management, student experience, facilities, performance, and continuous improvement initiatives. Working closely with the Dean and School leadership teams, you will help bring strategic priorities to life, strengthen operational effectiveness, and ensure resources, people, and processes are aligned to support the Schools' goals.

Using data-driven insights, innovation, and collaborative leadership, you will identify opportunities, anticipate emerging needs, and lead initiatives that enhance the School’s capacity, agility, and impact. As a key member of the School of Construction and MacPhail School of Energy leadership team, you will connect people, resources, and priorities to build a high-performing, inclusive, and future-ready Schools while championing a continuous improvement mindset.

If you're ready to make a lasting impact on students, employees, and the future of education, we want to hear from you.

We sincerely thank all applicants for their interest in this opportunity. We understand how important communication is, and we are committed to following up with every candidate. Please know that each application is thoughtfully reviewed, and you will hear from us either way.

Together, we build bold futures

At SAIT, we equip you with the resources you need to shape bold futures for yourself and our communities. We offer a comprehensive package including:

• Defined Benefit pension through LAPP to help you retire with confidence
• Generous time off to pursue other passions and support your wellbeing
• SAIT paid premiums for medical, dental, and vision benefits so you, and your family, are well supported
• Access to a Health Spending or Taxable Spending Account
• Benefits supporting mental health and access to Greenshield + for virtual therapy at a reduced rate
• Professional development opportunities through our Free Seat Program, tuition support, access to LinkedIn Learning and discounted Continuing Education & Professional Studies courses
• Excellent dining options on campus
• Free access to our fitness facilities and group fitness classes

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SAIT is located on the traditional territories of the Niitsitapi (Blackfoot) and the people of Treaty 7 which includes the Siksika, the Piikani, the Kainai, the Tsuut’ina and the Îyârhe Nakoda of Bearspaw, Chiniki and Goodstoney.

We are situated in an area the Blackfoot tribes traditionally called Moh’kinsstis, where the Bow River meets the Elbow River. We now call it the city of Calgary, which is also home to the Métis Nation of Alberta, Region 3.