Dean, Community Workforce Innovation & Partnerships

Coast Mountain College; Terrace; On-site; CAD 147,000 - 179,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Coast Mountain College invites applications for a full-time Dean – Centre for Community Workforce Development (CCWD). Salary is $162,922 annually, with a comprehensive benefits package.

The Dean provides strategic and academic leadership to advance high-quality programs that support student success, workforce development, and community impact. The role involves leading business development, partnerships, and cross-sector collaboration to expand the College's regional relevance.

Qualifications

• Master's or higher in Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field.
• Five to seven years of progressive leadership experience in workforce development, continuing education or related sectors.
• Proven success in business development, partnership building, and revenue generation.
• Strong financial acumen, including budgeting and forecasting.
• Ability to lead teams, manage change, and work with unions.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building abilities.
• Experience working with Indigenous communities and addressing barriers to education.
• Experience with experiential, place-based education is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for CCWD through planning, innovation, and alignment with regional workforce needs.
• Ensure programming is high-quality, responsive, and financially sustainable while supporting revenue growth.
• Lead business development, partnerships, client engagement, and market expansion initiatives.
• Oversee non-credit, micro-credential, and customized training program design and evaluation.
• Develop and lead faculty, staff, and business development teams in a collaborative culture.
• Provide financial stewardship through budgeting, forecasting, and resource allocation.
• Collaborate across the College and report to support institutional goals.
• Represent the College on internal/external committees and community forums.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Business development

Financial budgeting

Communication & negotiation

Cross-cultural collaboration

Team leadership

Indigenous engagement

Problem solving

Relationship building

Education

MBA or related field

Job description

Coast Mountain College invites applications for a full-time Dean – Centre for Community Workforce Development (CCWD). Salary is $162,922 annually, with a comprehensive benefits package.

The Dean provides strategic and academic leadership to advance high-quality programs that support student success, workforce development, and community impact. The role involves leading business development, partnerships, and cross-sector collaboration to expand the College's regional relevance.