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Job Location | Beaverlodge, AB |
Education | Not Mentioned |
Salary | Not Disclosed |
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Job Type | Full Time |
BackgroundNorthwestern Polytechnic (formerly GPRC) is committed to student success, academic excellence, the polytechnic plus transition, and being responsive to our community and industry stakeholders. The designation as a Polytechnic Institution in 2021 and the Alberta 2030: Building Skills for Jobs provincial strategic plan for post-secondary education have provided Northwestern Polytechnic with an exceptional opportunity to design a new structure to support the vision contained in Alberta 2030.The Academic Division StructureNorthwestern Polytechnic’s Academic Division is structured with four Polytechnic Schools (Skilled Trades, Business, Health & Education, and Applied Science and Technology) and three Offices (Institutional Planning and Research, Registrar, and Dean of Students).The CommunityNWP acknowledges the homeland of the many diverse First Nations and Métis people whose ancestors have walked this land since time immemorial. We are grateful to work, live, and learn on the traditional territory of Treaty 8.Grande Prairie’s strong and resilient economy has developed with years of steady growth. The city is in an enviable economic position with high wages and disposable incomes, a local real estate market that remains affordable, and plenty of opportunities for growth and diversification. Situated on the southern edge of the Peace River region, Grande Prairie is aptly named for the vast and fertile prairie surrounding the city. Grande Prairie has much to offer visitors and residents, from shopping and entertainment to world-class recreation facilities. While nestled in the prairies of Alberta, it is but a short drive to world-class skiing and other outdoor activities. Grande Prairie continues to be a northern hub that sees action along the lines of sporting tournaments, concerts, stampedes, and other family-friendly community events. Strong resource markets in agriculture, forestry, and oil and gas is the foundation of the strong economy where many energetic, business-minded people are capitalizing on a business climate like no other. Grande Prairie embraces entrepreneurship, innovation, and new ideas.Grande Prairie is a city of entrepreneurs and remains one of the top places to find employment, build a business, and become part of a growing, thriving community.The RoleThe Dean, Students is a senior leader in the Academic Division at Northwestern Polytechnic. The Dean reports to the Provost and Vice-President Academic and participates as a member of the Core Leadership Team. The Dean contributes to the strategic leadership of the polytechnic as a whole and directly leads the departments and programs assigned. The Dean leads, supervises, and provides support and mentorship to its direct team. The Dean is responsible for fiscal planning and accountability within their area of responsibility.The Dean leads the school’s staff to develop, adapt, and make use of innovative and effective approaches to teaching and learning in order to ensure excellent academic programming. Leadership and mentoring are also given to faculty supporting the Polytechnics research ambitions.The Dean works with the Provost and Vice-President Academic, and other senior administrators, in order to lead staff in articulating and implementing Polytechnic goals. The Dean plays a significant role in ensuring the integration and implementation of plans that support the Polytechnic direction and goals and may carry out other roles or projects as assigned by the Provost and Vice-President Academic. The Dean is responsible for providing strong leadership and vision in the articulation and implementation of the school’s strategic plan while maintaining alignment with Northwestern Polytechnic’s Strategic Plan.Key duties are listed below.Strategic Planning and LeadershipThe Dean will: