Dean, Health and Social Development

6 months ago

Kelowna, Canada Okanagan College Full time

Position Information

**Position Number**
- S01060**Position Title**
- Dean, Health and Social Development**Division/Portfolio**
- Provost and VP Academic**Department/Program**
- Health and Social Development**Location**
- Kelowna**Other Flexible Work Options**

**Your Opportunity**
- The Dean, Health and Social Development (“Dean, HSD”) will provide strategic leadership, oversight and senior management for the Health and Social Development (HSD) programs at Okanagan College. The Dean will develop goals and strategies for the HSD and will oversee the operations of the HSD including the management of personnel, employment contracts, labour relations, budgets, faculty and staff recruitment, enrollment management, student affairs, program planning and development, inter-regional programming, international activities, program accreditation, HSD events, policies and regulations, program advisory committees, pan-institutional projects, relations with other institutions and affiliated organizations.**Functions and Duties**
- 1. Plays a key leadership role in the direction, growth and development of the portfolio and the College. Is a member of the Leadership Team and the Deans Forum. Anticipates, recommends, and contributes to the development of institution-wide policies, and short
- and long-term planning, operating and capital budgets and policies and procedures for HSD in keeping with the College’s mission, vision, values and key directions.- 2. Plans, directs and coordinates the delivery of the educational programs assigned to the portfolio including identifying needs for new programs, assessing the feasibility of new initiatives and evaluating, modifying, or removal of existing educational programs and services.- 3. Undertakes regular reviews of educational programs and implements required actions. Responsible for the oversight of accreditation and ensures programs meet the required standards. Is responsible for the quality assurance of HSD courses and programs and works closely with the departments, Learning and Applied Research, and Education Council in this endeavor.- 4. Strives for student satisfaction with programs, program delivery and the quality of instruction. Investigates and processes student complaints related to instruction. Is responsible for student discipline, including the appropriate course of action and the imposition of discipline in all cases except student expulsion. In the latter cases, advises and makes recommendations to the Provost & Vice President Academic.- 5. Is responsible for HSD human resources including organizational design, workload assignments, employee recruitment, orientation and training, performance evaluation and management, professional development, labour relations, and health and safety. Is responsible for ensuring a professional work environment for employees and works closely with Human Resources and employee group representatives in order to build and maintain good relations.- 6. Promotes and encourages teamwork and consults with and supports instructional HSD employees and staff. Fosters a learner-centred environment and encourages instructional employees to innovate in both curriculum and program development and learning and teaching. Develops and maintains effective communication and coordination both within HSD and between HSD and the College and community. Conducts department Chairs meetings, consults with Chairs on a regular basis, and facilitates the Chairs’ performance of their responsibilities.- 7. Develops and maintains effective working relationships with other Deans and Directors and Education Council regarding HSD programs offered in the regions. Represents and promotes the College and its programs on local, provincial and national committees, and liaises with deans at other institutions and with government, academic associations, professional associations, accrediting and regulatory bodies, school districts, health authorities, private sector organizations and various other agencies.- 8. Manages the HSD budget and finances and is accountable for allocations and expenditures within the approved budget.- 9. Administers and ensures adherence to College policies and collective agreements. Participates as the designated supervisor in grievances and provides input to, or participates on, the College’s negotiating committees in collective bargaining.- 10. Develops and promotes the broad portfolio of HSD programs. Leads the development of innovation and scholarly activity within the portfolio.- 11. Ensures that support services for learning and applied research and other resources are available for instructional employees.- 12. Ensures staff reporting to the Dean are familiar with the relevant health and safety regulations, receive proper instruction in safe work practices and accident prevention, and are meeting all safety requirements.**Education and Experience**
- Minimum ten years in post-secondary education, with significant experience in bot

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