Job Description

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Status:

Ongoing Position


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Location:

Slave Lake


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Competition #:

NLC-2218


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Open To:

All Applicants


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Date Posted:

June 25, 2025


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Closing Date:

July 13, 2025 - 11:59pm


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Job Start Date:

August 1, 2025


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Compensation Rate:

$106,090 to $138,423 per year

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Hours Per Week:

36.25


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Additional Information:

For over 50 years, the Northern Lakes College vision has been to increase accessibility to educational opportunities. With 25 locations across northern Alberta, program sites throughout Alberta, and a unique Supported Distance Learning model, students can access quality educational opportunities without leaving their community. Students can study from the comforts of home, work, on the road, or from one of the many College locations. Northern Lakes College offers a variety of university transfer, diploma, and certificate programs, including Academic Upgrading, Business & Administrative Studies, Health & Human Service Careers, Pre-Employment & Apprenticeship Trades, Resource Technology, University Studies, and Continuing Education & Corporate Training certificates and courses. We support and promote professional development and wellness opportunities and provide our employees with an attractive benefits plan and competitive salaries. The College service region offers numerous recreational activities for the entire family to enjoy!



Northern Lakes College has the following

ongoing position available:



Associate Dean, Business, Academics Trades & Regional Stewardship

Salary: $106,090 to $138,423 per year

Location: Slave Lake

August 1, 2025 to ongoing

Qualifications:

A completed graduate degree in Education or related discipline. A minimum of three years working in a directly related position. A valid driver's license. Must have a clean criminal record check prior to commencement. A combination of education, training and experience may be considered.

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Title: Associate Dean

Department:

Business, Academics, Trades and Regional Stewardship

Major Job Function:

Reporting to the Dean, the Associate Dean is responsible for working with colleagues to implement the Colleges' Institutional Management Agreement and to uphold the Mission, Vision, and Mandate of the College. The Associate Dean is responsible to support the Dean on matters within the department, and to work with colleagues across the institution to foster a high-quality student experience, as directed by the Dean.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The Associate Dean serves as a representative of, and support to, the Dean. The Associate Dean guides and supports chairs, faculty, and staff in carrying out the mission of the department as formulated by the Dean. The responsibilities of an Associate Dean are decided upon by the Dean, but typically include the following:



Leadership:


Act as a role model for collegiality, collaboration, integrity, and professionalism across the organization Lead a team of employees within the department With the Dean, strategic planning and leadership of the department Ensure mechanisms are in place for quality assurance and technology integration for programs within the portfolio Provide strategic vision and support College strategic goals in department programming decisions Maintain a hospitable climate and culture. Encourage engagement, participation, and collegiality amongst all stakeholders Represent the department, the Dean, and the College on internal and external committees Develop and implement policies, procedures and regulations

Management:


Operations and performance of the department Personnel management Financial planning, management and reporting Liaise with potential and existing partners external to the College and other departments within the college Manage resources including development, redevelopment, evaluation and maintenance With the Dean, articulate the goals of the department and the unit Work with the Dean and other colleagues to ensure the department's goals are consistent with the Institutional Management Agreement Develop, monitor, and report on budgets Conduct regular department meetings; establish department committees as needed; and represent department interests to the Dean Organize and oversee the work of department and program committees as needed Keep faculty members informed of department, program, college, division, and institutional plans and activities Oversee and ensure timely completion of program annual evaluations Provide periodic feedback and coaching to faculty and staff as needed

Faculty / Staff Development:


Plan, support and provide professional development opportunities Manage the Performance Appraisal Cycle for employees within the unit. Listen and communicate effectively with faculty and staff Select and retain outstanding faculty and staff Provide leadership and direction to department /program faculty Identify staff and faculty for awards

Professional Responsibilities:


Continuous learning and improvement in areas of program operations, including adult and distance education, learning technologies, online learning and faculty development/supervision Promote College programs and activities Maintain professional development and currency in leadership and adult and online education.

Student Support Responsibilities:


Maintain open and responsive communication with students Assist with student accommodations, mentorship, tutoring, and retention policies and activities Meet with students and student representatives as needed Participate in the student appeals process as required Encourage faculty and student interaction Support scholarships and awards and identify students for selection

Other duties as assigned by the Dean.

Skills/Knowledge:

Leadership Skills in:


Strategic and operational planning Problem solving, including investigation and analysis

Academic expertise and ability to apply:


Progressive, sound practices in teaching and learning Online, distance, classroom and blended delivery models Progressive, sound practices in academic leadership The use of instructional technologies (synchronous and asynchronous) Knowledge of Trades and Resource Technology programming Knowledge of Business Administration programming

Management abilities in:


Fiscal management to balances budget and growth Working with individuals and teams in to build capacity for the department and the College Human resource management that uses effective delegation, facilitates professional development, and optimizes productivity to meet specific timelines Adopting current processes and assisting with the development of new ones

Communication skills including:


Active listening Technical, curriculum, report and proposal writing Oral, written, and visual communications and presentations

Proven ability and skills in:


Leading and facilitating teams Leading and building consensus within diverse stakeholder groups Resolving conflict through negotiation and conciliation Strategic and critical thinking

Staff and Professional development skills to:


Encourage the development of staff and faculty talents and interests Facilitate discussion on department priorities for professional development Plan development activities as required

Special knowledge and skills required:


Leadership theories and principles Adult education principles, including student accommodations and inclusive education Program planning and development Instructional methods used in traditional and distributed delivery Manage projects and direct project teams Solve problems collaboratively and independently Interpersonal and teamwork skills Personnel management and supervision skills Exemplary teaching skills Content knowledge of related disciplines

Contacts (Internal and External):

College faculty and staff Perspective and active students Representatives from business, industry, and school jurisdictions Representatives from bands, settlements and communities

Suggested Additional Qualifications:

Five years of post-secondary work experience Five years of supervisory experience Valid teacher qualification in Alberta is an asset Familiarity with K-12 school system in Alberta - specifically Dual Credit models Experience working in the north and rural communities or experience with rural communities, diverse cultures and ethnic groups

Successful candidate must provide College or University transcripts and a Criminal Record Check to Human Resources prior to commencement.



Please submit a resume

quoting the reference number NLC-2218 to: Northern Lakes College, Human Resources, 1201 Main Street SE, Slave Lake, AB T0G 2A3 or alternatively Fax: 780-849-5881

Closing Date: July 13, 2025

Note:

Northern Lakes College thanks all applicants for their interest in employment; however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.