Academic Chair (CL) - Kingstec Campus

What you'll do

Responsibilities

What you'll be doing

This position is located at the Kingstec Campus in Kentville and reports to the Principal of the Valley Region. As the Academic Chair for the School of Health and Human Services and the School of Access, Business, Creative Industries, and Education you will:

• Lead the delivery of various programs in Health and Human Services and Access, Business, Creative Industries, and Education ensuring the highest standard of quality and consistency in programing while supporting student success.
• Be a key member of the Kingstec Campus management team, the School of Health and Human Services team, and the School of Access, Business, Creative Industries, and Education team. Campuses and Academic Schools share accountability for ensuring a quality-learning environment and a cohesive campus team.
• Use your established relationships in health and human services related sectors and adult education locally and regionally to inform programming and opportunities for students.

Your strategic and operational leadership is key to ensuring the objectives of programs offered by NSCC are met through efficient and effective management of all fiscal and human resources, while endorsing the application of adult education principles within a safe work environment, in a learning-centered college.

The current portfolio includes approximately 20 direct staff reports and approximately 225 students (full-time & part-time). Current programming responsibilities include:

School of Health and Human Services

• Continuing Care
• Disability Support Professional
• Practical Nursing
• Social Services

School of Access, Business, Creative Industries, and Education

• Early Childhood Education

What you'll need

Qualifications

Qualifications and Occupational Experience:

• The minimum educational qualification for this position is an undergraduate degree in a field related to the School of Health and Human Services. A Graduate Degree would be considered an asset.
• You have a minimum of 7 years (full-time equivalent) of recent and progressive occupational experience in a field related to the School(s)
• You have a minimum of 5 years' experience in a formal supervisory, management or leadership role. Leadership in a post-secondary environment that includes supervising faculty would be considered an asset.
• Teaching experience, particularly at a post-secondary level would also be desirable.
• Occupational experience that includes managing in a unionized environment would be considered an asset.
• You have experience managing budgets.
• You are familiar with and comfortable using computer applications such as the Microsoft Office Suite, E-mail, Brightspace, or ERP.
• You are comfortable working in a digital environment; you take responsibility for acquiring knowledge about advancing technology; and you are committed to using technology to create an exceptional student experience.
• You have experience in training/facilitation preparation, delivery, and evaluation.

Relevant Skills and Knowledge:

• You demonstrate a commitment to inclusion, diversity, accessibility, and anti-racism.
• You possess excellent interpersonal skills that enable you to interact at all levels of an organization.
• You are known for your superior customer service skills and are able to create a relationship of trust beyond the immediate interaction.
• Your superb team working skills enable you to contribute positively to a team environment.
• You have specific technical occupational knowledge and skill in working in partnership with key sectors, as well as government, funders, and external regulatory bodies, to ensure program relevancy and currency as well as compliance with educational standards.
• You are known for your problem solving and critical thinking skills.
• You are a strong communicator.
• You demonstrate excellent coordination skills specifically related to balancing often competing priorities.
• You have proven records and information management skills and abilities, including strong organization and analytical skills.
• You have strong project management skills with a proven track record in risk management.
• You have demonstrated strength in supervising, managing, and leading a team.
• You demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence.
• You are dedicated to life-long learning evidenced by your professional journey.
• You show a strong commitment to community involvement and maintain a strong connection to industry.