Associate Dean, Business and Management, Automotive Business

Department: Business and Management, Automotive Business

Campus: Barrie

Posting Date: June 24, 2024

Salary Range: $112,226 - $149,633 per year

Classification: Administrative

Status: Full-time

Reporting to the Dean, the incumbent provides broad academic leadership and management to a cluster of diverse programs within the Business portfolio which may be on multiple campuses. Specific duties include, but are not limited to:

Initiating, facilitating and actively participating in the development and implementation of new academic programs to reflect market changes and the employment needs of industry, and that will enhance student experience and increase enrolment

Conducting curriculum review processes and facilitating the on-going review of existing programs

Ensuring program outcomes are achieved through effective leadership and supervision of the teaching and learning processes

Establishing positive relationships with internal (faculty, staff and students), building integrated and collaborate teams. Establishing positive relationships with external (industry / sector representatives, professional associations) stakeholders

Working collaboratively in the development and implementation of the Academic Plan in alignment Georgian’s strategic plan

Recruiting, hiring and evaluating all faculty and support staff

Ensuring that faculty and staff assignments are consistent with college policies, procedures and collective agreements

Initiating problem solving processes for disputes involving staff, faculty and students

Managing financial resources to ensure fiscal responsibility and accuracy in developing, monitoring, reporting and ensuring financial reporting obligations and annual revenue targets are met

Responsible for managing the health and safety program in the academic area (e.g., training, SOPs, documentation)

Attending Advisory Committee meetings, facilitating and / or chairing committees that involve college-wide and / or campus initiatives

Representing the Dean, as necessary, at designated events

Assisting as necessary with the implementation of special projects across the portfolio

Qualifications:

Master’s degree preferred with an undergraduate degree in a field related to Business, Adult Education or Educational Leadership with progressive academic and teaching experience in post-secondary education

Training in teaching / training / curriculum (e.g. Centre for Teaching & Learning courses

A minimum of 9 years proven knowledge and experience in current business and management industries and practices

A minimum of 5 years of leadership experience in an academic or administrative setting

Experience with academic processes and procedures (including curriculum development, teaching and learning styles and techniques, complaint procedures, program reviews, collective agreements, etc.)

Project management experience with demonstrated analytical and organizational skills to be able to manage multiple projects in an effective and timely manner

Communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills in order to build and cultivate relationships with a variety of stakeholders and manage difficult situations with diplomacy and tact

Ability to identify, address and resolve problems or conflicts in an efficient and diplomatic manner

Experience developing, managing and monitoring budgets

Demonstrated community connections and networking experience

Demonstrated ability to work collegially in a unionized environment

Ability to lead effectively in organizational change management

Georgian College supports diversity, equity and a workplace free from harassment and discrimination and is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free environment. We invite applications from all qualified candidates and actively encourage applications from members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equity, including, but not limited to persons of Indigenous ancestry, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, women and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community. If you are contacted to participate in the interview, please advise the coordinator of any accommodations needed with respect to any materials or processes used to ensure you have access to a fair and equitable process.

Alternate formats will be provided upon request throughout the recruitment and selection process.

Georgian College has introduced Flex Work for some positions. This position is currently eligible for Hybrid Work. Flex Work agreements will be determined between the employee and manager when employment commences and may change in accordance with the Flex Work guidelines. All employees are required to permanently reside in the province of Ontario.

Applications for this position must be received by 11:59 p.m. on July 14, 2024. While we thank all applicants, only those contacted for an interview will be acknowledged.