Department Head, JR Shaw School of Business

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NOTE : This is a temporaryposition ending on or before June 30 2025 with the possibility of extension.

Reporting to theAssociate Dean, Academic, the Department Head provides operational andadministrative leadership to program academic and non-academic staff within adepartment to achieve the highest possible standards of excellence in all itsactivities.

A department consists of agroup of programs and has both instructional, administrative, andnon-administrative staff supporting it.

Primarily responsible for managing faculty and staff, the DepartmentHead will also plan and coordinate the operational needs of the department,develop and implement strategies and efficiencies at the program level andensure excellent student experience in alignment with NAIT’s Vison, Promisesand Values.

The successful candidate will be assigned to one of the four departmentswithin the JR Shaw School of Business.

The ideal candidatefor this position is an experienced manager, an influential leader and has aproven track record of success.

They are highly collaborative by nature,comfortable in an environment of change and thoroughly invested in processimprovement.

They understand theimportance of relationship building and will demonstrate respect andopen-mindedness while supporting their team.

The successfulcandidate will manage complexity while planning and prioritizing work inalignment with organizational goals.

They will effectively manage conflict anddrive engagement within the department while instilling trust.

Key Responsibilities :

• Leads and managesoperational activities for all programs within the Department
• Leading and developing aneffective team environment through service integration; the direction andmentoring of staff members;
• encouraging and facilitating learning and skillsdevelopment; developing and implementing plans to meet future human resource needs;

ensuring that infrastructure is supported with appropriate human, financial,and technical resources

• Creates and promotes aculture of excellence, cooperation, consultation and respect both internal andexternal to the department
• Participates in NAIT-wideinitiatives to provide leadership and consultation at the Department level
• Ensures established studentnumber targets are met and admission programs meet quotas
• Leads the preparation ofoperating and capital resources for the Department; manages and monitorsdepartment incomes and expenditure budgets
• Manages instructor workloads(IWAS) and provides class design information to Scheduling (courses and classsections) based on recommendations from the Chair
• Works closely with thechairs to ensure the operational needs of the programs are met supportingsustainable delivery of quality curriculum and instructional excellence.
• Complies with qualityassurance and risk management procedures, both internally and externally

Qualifications :

• Relevant Post-Secondaryeducation. Related degreepreferred.
• Several years of progressive,relevant leadership experience is required.
• Experience workingin a post-secondary environment would be considered an asset.
• NAIT experience isan asset.
• Equivalencies may be considered.

Remuneration : $96,356.78- $136,593.60 annually, plus acomprehensive benefits package.

Please submit a resume and cover letterto be considered for this opportunity.

AboutNAIT

AtNAIT, people matter.

We’reproud to have been named one of Alberta’s Top Employers for 13consecutive years. Developing an engaging, supportive, and rewarding workculture is something we take seriously.

We know that people are our biggestasset they are what makes NAIT a great place to work.

AtNAIT, you are part of a community that makes a difference in the lives ofstudents, staff and industry clients and partners.

The NAIT culture reflectsour shared values of respect, collaboration, celebration, creativity, andaccountability. We are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and are aproud partner of the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion and Pride atWork Canada.

NAIT is committed toadvancing equity and cultivating inclusion throughout the hiring process. Weespecially encourage applications from Aboriginal and Indigenous people, Blackand racialized people, gender and sexually diverse (2SLGBTQIA+ and women) people,immigrants, and people with disabilities.

Whatwe offer

We’vecreated a benefits package that focuses on health and wellness, professionaland personal growth, recognition, and work-life balance.

NAITis a flexible workplace and depending on the nature of your role, you mayrequest flexible work arrangements with respect to where and when you work,including being on-campus full-time, working off-site, or a combination of thetwo.

Employeesalso have access to excellent vacation time, paid time off between Christmasand New Year's, a strong recognition program, learning opportunities, 2 annualall-staff professional development days and so much more.

Additionalrequirements

Applicantswith education credentials earned outside of Canada who have not had thempreviously assessed should have their credentials evaluated by World EducationServices or the International Qualifications AssessmentService (IQAS)

www.alberta.ca / iqas-contact.aspx.

Accommodations

NAITis an inclusive employer and strives to hire a diverse workforce. If you arecontacted by us regarding a job opportunity, please don’t hesitate to contactus if you require any accommodation during the selection process.

Pleasecontact us via email at [email protected].

Wethank you for your application, however, only those selected for an interviewwill be contacted.

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