Dean, Community Services, Justice and Fitness Studies

Niagara College; Niagara-on-the-Lake; Hybrid; CAD 159,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian college located in Niagara-on-the-Lake is seeking an experienced Dean for Community Services, Justice and Fitness Studies. The role involves strategic leadership, program development, and ensuring student success through effective management and collaboration with stakeholders. The ideal candidate has a Master's degree, extensive leadership experience, and a commitment to diversity and equity in education.

Benefits

Defined Benefit pension plan

93% maternity and parental leave top-up

Generous vacation time

Comprehensive health benefits

Employee tuition assistance

Hybrid work arrangements

Qualifications

• Minimum thirteen (13) years of related management, industry and post-secondary teaching experience.
• Minimum five (5) years of field related leadership experience.
• Strong understanding of curriculum and program development.

Responsibilities

• Develop divisional strategic plans, goals, and budget targets.
• Lead development and review of academic programs.
• Monitor student success and graduate satisfaction.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Conflict Resolution

Strategic Planning

Education

Masters degree in relevant discipline

Job description

Overview

Located in the heart of the Niagara Region – just minutes from one of the world’s most well-known tourism destinations – Niagara College offers more than 130 innovative programs between our campuses in Welland and Niagara-on-the-Lake. Since opening its doors in 1967, Niagara College has grown to become a leader in education and training and one of the most enterprising colleges in Canada.

Applications are invited for the position of Dean, Community Services, Justice and Fitness Studies in the Academic Division, located at the Daniel J. Patterson Campus, with program responsibilities at both Welland and our Daniel J. Patterson campus. The salary range is $159,252 to $199,065 for a 35-hour work week. Additional hours may be required as necessary.

Reporting to the Vice President, Academic, the Dean plays a crucial role in maintaining the standards, integrity, and effectiveness of the academic enterprise, contributing to positive relationships with key external partners, including partners in the community, professional associations, donors, and regulatory and accreditation bodies. The incumbent will provide sound academic and administrative leadership, supervision, and direction to faculty, support and administrative staff within the division, and ensure the effective planning, development, delivery, and ongoing review of all programs and facilities. In addition, the successful candidate will work to ensure that divisional teaching, learning, and service processes support student success.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to :

Responsibilities

• Developing and implementing a divisional business / strategic plan with goals, objectives, enrolment and budget targets that are consistent with the college's mission, values, strategic directions and key performance indicator targets
• Leading the development, implementation and review of new and existing academic programs to reflect changing technology, economic and market influences, and employment opportunities
• Monitoring institutional and provincial system data that reflects student success, graduate satisfaction, enrolment and employment trends, and leading changes that anticipate and respond to data
• Working collaboratively with academic administrators to monitor academic progress of students and is responsible for divisional retention and student success strategies
• Ensuring that divisional teaching, learning, service, financial, and strategic processes support student success
• Ensuring student academic issues are managed according to college policy
• Accountable for the efficient use of fiscal, human and physical resources within the division
• Responsible for developing and maintaining networks with business, industry, academia and the community to promote college programs
• Sharing in Niagara College’s commitment to ensure an equitable, diverse and inclusive learning and work environment

Qualifications

• A Masters degree in one of the disciplines withing this division, or similar field of study
• Minimum thirteen (13) years of related management, industry and post-secondary teaching experience
• Minimum five (5) years of field related leadership experience
• Exceptional leadership skills that are action oriented, decisive, strategic and empowering with the ability to work collaboratively with faculty and others within the college
• Strong understanding of curriculum and program development, teaching, coaching for performance in a teaching environment, internationalization, innovation and experience-based education, as well as planning, marketing, and evaluation in an educational setting
• Excellent communication, management, human relations and conflict resolution skills, including providing meaningful feedback related to teaching and performance, and working effectively with a variety of individuals, teams and groups
• Proven experience developing and managing a budget with competing objectives
• Balancing immersive and experiential learning objectives with competing strategic initiatives such as equity, diversity, inclusion, and environmental sustainability

What we offer

• Defined Benefit pension plan (CAAT) with contributions matched by Niagara College
• 93% top-up of maternity and parental leave pay for 52 weeks
• Generous vacation time
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, andparamedical services (massage therapy, acupuncture, naturopathy, psychotherapy, and psychology)
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Access to Employee Family Assistance Program, including counseling services, financial literacy services, nutrition advice, and more
• Employee tuition assistance and dependent tuition subsidy
• Hybrid work arrangements : a balance of on-campus and remote work

The posting will remain active until the position is successfully filled. First candidate review to begin the week of October 6th.

Niagara College is strongly committed to diversity and inclusion within its community. We offer an inclusive work environment and welcome applications from all qualified individuals who believe they can contribute to further enhancing campus diversity and equity efforts. If requested, accommodations will be made to support applicants with disabilities during the recruitment and selection process.

Note: Credentials obtained outside of Canada require an evaluation to determine the Canadian educational equivalence. This evaluation must support the educational requirements for the position as a condition of employment. For further information, visit World Education Services.

While we thank all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted