Dean - 11M317

School of Computing and Academic Studies

Competition Number 11M317	Apply now
Job Title Dean	Job Status Reg FT
Start Date/Term of Appointment ASAP	Salary Range
Campus Burnaby	Bargaining Unit Management
Opening Date January 18, 2012	Closing Date March 2, 2012

Posting Details

The Dean, School of Computing and Academic Studies has overall responsibility for the operations of Computing, Forensic Science and Technology, and Academic Studies Departments.

Working closely with the VP Education, Research and International, the Dean is accountable for developing the school’s strategic directions within the broad institute context and creating the operational strategies to achieve the vision. The Dean also plays a significant role in developing institute strategies and initiating relationships with external organizations that advance the profile of BCIT and its programs.

Additional accountabilities of this position include:

• providing leadership and advocacy for the school and its employees to achieve excellence in performance at all levels
• defining the strategic directions relevant to the industry sectors aligned with the school
• ensuring that efficient business processes are in place and the highest quality programs are delivered to students
• making key decisions related to resource allocation and revenue generation
• working with schools across the institute to develop and deliver service programming
• establishing the relevancy and quality assurance standards and ensuring the continuous improvement and evolution of programs and services

A collaborative management style that fosters the continuous improvement and evolution of programs and services in the school and across the institute will ensure success in this role.

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Qualifications

• Relevant graduate degree at the master’s, or preferably, the PhD level
• Five to ten years of related experience, including both industry exposure and post-secondary education, and managerial experience
• Demonstrated leadership competencies and a proven track record of success in management
• Experience in an educational setting at a senior level
• Working in a multi-unionized environment would be an asset

Start Date/Term of Appointment

ASAP

Salary Range

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BCIT offers a competitive salary, generous benefits package and promotes an inclusive workplace. BCIT is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. If selected for an interview, candidates will be required to present original copies of credentials.

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