Dean Health Sciences

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**Position Summary**
- This position is responsible for strategic, academic and administrative leadership for the assigned portfolio. The position sets the vision and direction for the portfolio and provides overall leadership and management of strategy and partnership development, program administration and improvement, contributions to the enrolment plan, Integrated College Plan, and program review and renewal activities, as well as financial and human resources. The position establishes positive partnerships with business, the professional sectors represented in the School of Health Sciences government, and academic communities to enhance the College and the portfolio’s brand and reputation, increase partner involvement and sponsorship, and meet the needs of students and potential employers.**Duties & Responsibilities**

**1.** **Strategic Leadership**
- Provides vision and direction to the College for the assigned portfolio’s programs and services through annual planning, development and implementation of strategies that support the direction and priorities of the organization.
- Participates in the development of the overall educational philosophy of the College, contributes to College-wide planning, decision-making and administration, and communicates the vision and strategic and annual plans to all faculty and staff.
- Defines short and long-term plans that set out specific programming and revenue objectives for the assigned portfolio and designs proposals and implementation plans that clearly articulate the deliverables for the portfolio. Identifies and removes any barriers to execution including ensuring the appropriate resources are available to meet these objectives.

**2.** **Academic and Administrative Leadership**
- Maintains the relationships between the assigned portfolio and the rest of the College. Promotes a culture of collaboration, student and community focus, and quality programs and services. Fosters the development of innovative teaching/learning strategies and facilitates processes that are consistent with the College mission.
- Ensures and supports academic quality and integrity in the planning, development, staffing, delivery and evaluation of all programs and services and ensures staff are able to effectively deliver services to current and potential students, as well as external partners.
- Leads and participates in the development and implementation of policies and procedures regarding instruction, student services, operations and management for the assigned portfolio, and where appropriate, for the College. Monitors adherence to all operating policies and procedures and is involved in resolving related problems and issues.
- Serves on various College committees such as policy development, leadership, program advisory, institutional and other committees that pertain to the effective operation of school programs and services.
- Provides leadership in the establishment, maintenance, review and revision of school curriculum and services and, in concert with the Registrar and Dean of Student Development, ensures the instructional curriculum and support services are correctly and adequately outlined in the College Calendar.
- Stays current on all professional, clinical and instructional developments related to the assigned portfolio and maintains an association with his or her particular discipline.

**3.** **Business Development**
- Embraces an entrepreneurial model to develop and implement programming and services that will meet present and future market demands.
- Ensures that the college has an effective system for assessing needs and preparing proposals to the appropriate Vice President regarding new courses, programs and services.
- Analyzes economic, market and enrolment influences and initiates changes and improvements to ensure economic growth and diversification while meeting community needs.
- Cultivates and maintains networks with government, professional associations, program advisory committee members, and academic communities (including student organizations) to develop new re