Vice Dean

6 months ago

Edmonton, Canada Norquest College Full time

**COMPETITION NUMBER**:526**

**FACULTY OF SKILLS AND FOUNDATIONAL LEARNING**

NorQuesters are difference makers and we’re searching for someone dedicated to finding ways forward to join our Faculty of Skills and Foundational Learning as a Vice Dean.

The Vice Dean reports to the Dean and has responsibility for managing Faculty operations and for providing strategic leadership within the faculty and at the college level. As second in command to the Dean, the Vice Dean will be called upon to provide faculty leadership in the absence of the Dean.

While maintaining strong internal liaison functions, the Vice Dean will ensure the faculty’s program quality, enrolment, resources, and student success needs are shared with colleagues. This position will also ensure the operational and strategic support is provided by the faculty to move college priorities forward.

**HOW YOU’LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE**
- Fulfil the division’s operational plan, including measures and reporting such as:

- Meet the targets of the college’s enrolment plan.
- Prepare and operate within an approved budget.
- Meet alternative revenue targets.
- Implement the Academic Plan.
- Complete faculty led research and innovation and other roles and projects as required.
- Facilitate strategic planning and implementation within the program area and contribute to the college planning.
- Provide Faculty and college leadership to specified programs, committees, projects, and initiatives.
- Establish and maintain connections with stakeholders related to adult education and Faculty areas of specialization. This entails participating in various working groups, boards, forums, knowledge sharing, and mobilization events.
- Represent the college on relevant groups, at conferences, and in special sessions as assigned.
- Work closely and collaboratively with the Program Managers to ensure consistency and success of the faculty and with the other Vice Deans to ensure consistency and success of the Academic portfolio.
- Lead the establishment of applied research, alternative revenue opportunities, innovative partnerships, and contract training initiatives that align with the college’s mandate, vision, and educational goals.
- Provide leadership in the absence of the Dean.

**WHAT YOU BRING**
- Related master’s degree, or a combination of education and direct equivalent and progressive experience.
- Significant and related experience in senior post-secondary administration, including experience in program development and administration.
- Knowledge and understanding of foundational learning matters (including cultural, socio-economic, and other factors) affecting Indigenous people, Newcomers, and other excluded populations.
- Demonstrated capacity to lead in matters relating to advancing the college’s strategic priorities.
- Demonstrated success in collaboratively developing and implementing a vision and guiding people to achieve exemplary performance and outcomes.
- Thorough understanding of the theory and practice of adult learning, particularly foundational learning.

**WHAT MAKES YOU A DIFFERENCE MAKER?**

**As a difference maker you bring**:

- Superior organization, collaboration, conflict resolution, critical thinking, problem solving, time management, and facilitation skills required.
- Strong interpersonal skills and experience working with Black, Indigenous, Persons of Colour, and other communities, as well as with students and stakeholders in a post-secondary setting.
- Creativity and analytical ability.
- Persistence and flexibility in a complex, rapidly changing environment.
- Ability to develop internal and external partnerships.
- Working knowledge of project management would be an asset.
- Working understanding of competency-based credentials would be an asset.
- Teaching experience in a post-secondary environment.

**SALARY**:$111,219-$139,052 annually, reflective upon what you bring, AKA your education and experience. This is a full-time** **permanent** **position with immediate access to our great pension and benefit programs.

We offer flexible work options. We strive for balance between a flexible work environment, connectedness to the campus community, and ensuring NorQuesters are set up to succeed in their roles and responsibilities.

**Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion**:
We're on a journey to become an inclusive, anti-racist, and decolonized organization. NorQuesters are trailblazers - we are curious, creative, and innovative - our lived experiences are honoured, creating accessibility and a sense of belonging for everyone.

NorQuest 2030 We Are Who We Include shares our strength and difference comes from who is included, and along with our students we are learning and growing to listen deeply and say what we feel.

NorQuest College is committed to being an employer of choice for First Nations, Métis, and Inuit people by recognizing, respecting, and supporting Indigenous people's self-determination through t

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