Vice Principal (CL9)
Education
Ivany Campus
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
Administration Department
Term Full-time Position: Commencing approximately May 27, 2024, and ending approximately March 27, 2026
Application deadline is 11:59pm, May 7, 2024
Competition No. 2425-032
Salary range: $117,104.71 to $137,770.24 annually
Reporting to the Campus Principal, you will:
- Support the Principal in leading campus planning by integrating the college strategic plans and college priorities to ensure Ivany Campus is creating an innovative learning and working environment for NSCC students and staff aligned with the college's mission, vision and values.
- Nurture a culture of excellence, safety and student engagement to support the Principal in creating an inclusive, safe, and respectful learning environment.
- Provide operational oversight and issue management support and direction to the campus management team with a focus on student life.
- Lead the education and stewardship of student community and conduct policies on the campus.
- Lead campus-based Student Affairs operations and campus oversight of ancillary services, including the Bookstore, Cafeteria and Food Services, student safety, student housing and student employment.
- Champion student inclusion through enhancing programming and services for equity seeking student groups.
- Work closely with campus operational managers to plan for, and coordinate, the full range of campus services and supports to leverage the campus infrastructure and resources to create an exceptional experience for students, staff, community, government, and industry partners.
- In the absence of the Principal, you will act as Campus Principal in all aspects of the Principal role.
Qualifications and Occupational Experience:
The minimum educational qualification for this position is a relevant degree. An equivalent sum of relevant education and experience may also be considered. A Master's Degree in Post Secondary Leadership or Education would be considered an asset.
You have a minimum of seven (7) years (full-time equivalent) of recent, progressively senior level leadership experience, with a strong record of relevant achievements in roles associated with the student experience. You have specific experience in post-secondary education.
Occupational experience that includes student affairs, human rights and equity or academic leadership would be considered an asset.
Experience in developing strategic plans and developing/implementing associated workplans.
Knowledge of adult learning principles and currency in inclusive and equitable student policies and practice.
Experience in progressively responsible leadership roles within a large, complex organization, preferably in a unionized environment.
High level of proficiency in digital environments including Microsoft Office, Outlook, etc.
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.
Experience in training/facilitation preparation, delivery and evaluation.
Relevant Skills and Knowledge:
Demonstrated commitment to principles of equity, diversity and inclusion in all matters related to students, staffing and programming at Ivany Campus.
Respects and thrives in a collegial culture and works towards inclusivity, consultation and transparency.
Ability to interpret and operationalize policies and procedures.
Ability to integrate multiple high-level priorities to guide operational staff and programs.
Excellent communication skills and ability to translate complex information into comprehensive and concise objectives.
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate concepts to audiences within all levels of an organization.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Your superb team working skills enable you to contribute positively to a team environment.
You have specific technical occupational knowledge and skill in case management systems.
You possess excellent coordination skills specifically related to coordinating services, supports, events, and logistics.
You have proven records and information management skills and abilities.
You have strong project management skills related to change management, event management and strategic initiatives implementation.
You have demonstrated strength in supervising, managing and leading a team.
You demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence and student success.
Candidates selected for interviews will be expected to provide at least three recent, occupational references. The successful candidate will be expected to provide official transcripts to show proof of academic achievements.
NSCC is committed to the full inclusion of all applicants. As part of this commitment, NSCC will ensure that applicants are provided reasonable accommodations, as required. If accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact Jaclynn Kelly, HR Generalist at [email protected]. Our Employee Workplace Accommodation Policy can be found here.
