Dean, Commerce & Business Administration

Dean, Commerce & Business Administration

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Interested applicants must submit their application and all required documents online on the Douglas College Career Site [www.douglascollegecareers.ca]. Qualified internal applicants shall be given first consideration in filling the position. ALL INTERNAL APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY September 27, 2024. Applications will be reviewed after October 11, 2024. Please ensure your resume clearly explains how you meet the required knowledge, skills and abilities of the position for which you are applying. All candidates selected for interview will need to bring original certificates and diplomas of educational credentials noted on their resume.

Position Information

Position Title: Dean, Commerce & Business Administration

Posting Number: 02366SA

Location: Hybrid / Anvil Officer Tower, New Westminster

Grade or Pay Level: A - Pay Band 16

Salary Range: Min: $134,660, Control: $179,546, Max: $206,478. Placement within a salary band is typically up to Control Point based upon a review of skills, experience & internal equity. The College may place over Control point in limited circumstances.

Position Type: Administration - Regular

Posting Type: Internal/External

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Employment Type: Full-Time

Posting Category: Administration

Start Date: 01/02/2025

End Date:

Day of the Week: Mondays to Fridays

Shift:

Work Arrangements: This approximate start date for this regular full-time position is January 2, 2025. Regular hours of work are 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday. Travel between Douglas College’s locations as required. Travel for business may be required on occasion.

What Douglas Offers: DO what you love. Be good at it. That’s how Douglas College defines a great career. It’s a philosophy that resonates through our classrooms, our offices and our boardrooms. It inspires our students and drives us to make Douglas College one of BC’s Top Employers. We love what we do. And we’re looking for passionate, motivated people to join us in making one of Canada’s best colleges even better.

The Role: Reporting to the Vice President, Academic and Provost, the Dean, Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration provides academic and strategic leadership to the Faculty and is responsible for planning, developing, promoting and evaluating the effectiveness of the Faculty’s academic and continuing professional education programs. As a senior member of the Academic Division, the Dean works closely with the Vice President, Academic and Provost to further the initiatives in the College’s Strategic Plan and with the Faculty to develop and implement initiatives in accordance with the Faculty’s operational plans. The Dean plays an instrumental role in fostering a supportive environment for both faculty and staff to maintain the highest quality of service for students, encourage superior standards of course instruction and promote excellence in academic scholarship.

Responsibilities:

• Champion a student-focused culture across the Faculty and College, in alignment with the broader institutional mission, goals, values and strategic objectives.
• Promote the use of educational technology and blended learning to enhance pedagogical methods that support a diversity of learners.
• Foster a culture of academic integrity across the Faculty and College, in collaboration with faculty, students, administrators, and staff.
• Participate in the development of Douglas College decolonization initiatives that respond to the TRC Calls to Action and UNDRIP.
• Lead and promote equity, diversity and inclusion across the Faculty and College.
• Foster and grow existing and new opportunities and partnerships.
• Recognize and support the diversity of programming and disciplines within the Faculty and facilitate the development of innovative programs, research, and applied learning.
• Lead, partner and/or participate in Faculty and College-wide initiatives and committees.

Leadership:

• Identify and lead the development of educational and research opportunities for the Faculty.
• Represent the Faculty and College and the Faculty and College’s interests before government agencies, other institutions, and other organizations.
• Lead and promote equity, diversity and inclusion across the Faculty and College.

Academic Programming, Research and Teaching:

• Support diversity and inclusion efforts and the creation of a culturally responsive learning environment.
• Use metrics and assess learning outcomes to further refine, develop and evolve Faculty programming.
• Oversee the ongoing review and updating of existing curriculum as well as the planning, development, and implementation of new curriculum.
• Ensure the quality and integrity of programs in the Faculty and the College’s reputation in the related fields of study.
• Ensure new and continued accreditation of programs in the Faculty.

Student Services, Experience & Recruitment:

• Recognize and address the diverse needs of students.
• Promote the use of educational technology and blended learning to enhance pedagogical methods that support a diversity of learners, including students with disabilities.
• Support and participate in student recruitment, enrolment, and engagement opportunities, to attract and retain students.
• Facilitate initiatives in support of internationalization of our student body.

Management and Administration:

• Develop, implement, and monitor Faculty operational plans in accordance with the development and execution of the College’s Strategic Plan, Mission and Goals and governance requirements.
• Oversee Faculty budgeting, resource allocation, and financial management, consistent with College policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Interpret and administer College policies and procedures, including contractual obligations, and collective agreements.
• Develop, review, and communicate Faculty procedures.

Faculty and Staff Relations:

• Cultivate an environment of transparency, consultation, and collaboration as key values of the Faculty.
• Lead and manage a multi-union Faculty, including hiring, developing, evaluating, and disciplining employees as appropriate across two campuses.
• Oversee the provision of professional developmental activities for the Faculty.

Internal and External Relations:

• Promote the Faculty within the College and with the broader local and international community.
• Communicate with stakeholders on behalf of the Faculty.
• Develop and maintain relationships appropriate to the College’s strategy, operations, and strategic initiatives.
• Participate in relevant provincial, national, and international organizations.
• Represent the Faculty on various committees and institutional initiatives.
• Represent the Office of the Vice President, Academic and Provost, as required.

To Be Successful in this Role You Will Need:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Established professional credibility as usually evidenced by a graduate degree in a relevant field or discipline represented within the Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration.
• Qualified to teach in at least one discipline relevant to the Faculty.
• A minimum of five years of experience in a mid-level administrative position in a unionized post-secondary institution or other relevant organization.
• Knowledge of the teaching environment as usually evidenced by having taught at a post-secondary level or equivalent combination of teaching and administrative experience.
• A track record in research would be an asset.
• Experience with online or blended learning strategies would be an asset.

Experience and Requirements:

• Demonstrated commitment to student-centered post-secondary education.
• Demonstrated ability to lead the development and implementation of strategic and operational priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to lead within a complex academic environment.
• Demonstrated experience with current and evolving technology and its impact on teaching, learning and resources.
• Demonstrated experience leading and implementing programs and initiatives to support equity, diversity, and inclusion in the post-secondary setting.
• Demonstrated experience managing teams in a multi-disciplinary environment.
• Experience in student enrolment, recruitment, and retention strategies; Experience in the recruitment, development, and retention of dynamic team members.
• Demonstrated success in a broad range of administrative leadership and management.
• Experience managing human resources within a multi-union, public sector environment.

Interpersonal Skills:

• Professional, inclusive, consultative, and collaborative.
• Leads with an open-minded, positive and enthusiastic approach.
• Excellent written, presentation and oral communication skills.
• Principled, ethical, and strategic decision maker with sound judgement.
• A resilient, proactive, creative problem solver who is flexible and open to change.
• Ability to engage in critical thought and analyze quantitative and qualitative data.

Link to Full Position Profile

Equity Statement: Douglas College is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and equitable learning and working environment. In support of this journey, we welcome all people to apply, including people from groups that are experiencing inequity, including, but not limited, to Indigenous Peoples, racialized or persons of colour, persons with mental or physical disabilities, persons who identify as women, and/or persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, and persons of all faith identities, age, marital status, and parental status.

Needs a Criminal Records Check: No

Open Date: 09/13/2024

Close Date: 09/27/2024

Open Until Filled: No

Special Instructions to Applicant: Interested applicants must submit their application and all required documents online on the Douglas College Career Site [www.douglascollegecareers.ca]. Qualified internal applicants shall be given first consideration in filling the position. ALL INTERNAL APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY September 27, 2024. Applications will be reviewed after October 11, 2024. Please ensure your resume clearly explains how you meet the required knowledge, skills and abilities of the position for which you are applying. All candidates selected for interview will need to bring original certificates and diplomas of educational credentials noted on their resume.