Job Description

LaSalle College Vancouver is part of the LCI Education Network which is present on 5 continents and has 23 post-secondary campuses and approximately 3,000 employees who support more than 17,000 students worldwide each year. From one country to the next, LCI Education favors the harmonization of its programs, which makes for greater flexibility, better control over the quality of its services, and deeper respect towards the various cultures it works with.

LaSalle College Vancouver offers a variety of design-based programs that respond to professional demands. Thanks to our reputation and continuous industry involvement, our experienced and dynamic teachers are passionate about providing world class instruction \xe2\x80\x93 both theoretical and practical \xe2\x80\x93 to our students.

Program Director \xe2\x80\x93 Graphic Design

LaSalle College Vancouver is part of the LCI Education Network which is present on five continents and has 23 post-secondary campuses and approximately 3,000 employees who support more than 17,000 students worldwide each year. From one country to the next, LCI Education favors the harmonization of its programs, which makes for greater flexibility, better control over the quality of its services, and deeper respect towards the various cultures it works with.

LaSalle College Vancouver offers a variety of creative arts-based programs that respond to professional demands. Thanks to our reputation and continuous industry involvement, our experienced and dynamic teachers are passionate about providing world class instruction - both theoretical and practical - to our students.

Position Summary:
Reporting to the Chief Academic Officer, the incumbent provides academic leadership for a specific program or programs. The Program Director must have a deep ownership of all aspects of their program, exemplifying and communicating a strong vision of success to all stakeholders. LCV is committed to providing students with Canada\xe2\x80\x99s best educational experience and the Program Director must display an unwavering commitment to this goal. The Program Director\xe2\x80\x99s primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to: day-to-day operations; faculty hiring and management; program budget; student scheduling; assisting students towards successful program completion; participating in Academics and industry committees; and maintaining the quality and relevance of program curriculum. He/she also participates in activities that promote the stature of the department and LaSalle College Vancouver and abides by the mandates set by the Board of Directors, the President and the College Leadership Team.

Key Job Responsibilities:
1. ACADEMIC LEADERSHIP

Students

a. Provide ongoing mentorship so that all students can perform to their potential
b. Improve the student experience to assure that the program exudes a culture of learning and excellence
c. Promote a culture of positive relations between students as well as among students and faculty
d. Create and maintain positive student success strategies

Faculty

a. Select, hire, train, and develop faculty
b. Perform annual observations and performance reviews of faculty, including two observations in the first term for probationary faculty
c. Co-develop with each faculty member an annual faculty development plan that includes development activities in the faculty member\xe2\x80\x99s subject area of expertise as well as in the area of instruction: including development of SMART goals in Day Force
d. Encourage faculty to engage with the greater community
e. Facilitate and promote collaboration among faculty within and between programs

2. CURRICULUM

a. Provide annual program review and recommend changes for growth and renewal
b. Ensure curriculum is relevant and pedagogically appropriate
c. Monitor and maintain course materials including: program flows, syllabi, textbook lists, and examples of student work
d. Conduct a comprehensive self-study of the program(s) as required by regulatory bodies
e. Develop new programs

3. OPERATIONAL

a. In conjunction with the Chief Academic Officer, create an annual operating and capital departmental budget
b. Monitor and maintain: course supplies or equipment, technical equipment, IT and software requirements, facilities
c. Foster and promote inter-departmental collaborations to work toward the vision and mission statements
d. Collaborate with Marketing and Admissions to achieve enrolment success and increased profile for the program and the college at large

4. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

a. Maintain an active Program Advisory Committee and conduct annual (more frequent if necessary or mandated) meetings.
b. Maintain active industry relationships and connections including membership and participation in professional organizations
c. Conduct outreach to industry, alumni, prospective students and faculty, and other stakeholders
d. Participate in BCCAT committee meetings and maintain/create articulations and pathways
e. Ensure that students participate in relevant competitions. conferences, and events
f. Actively maintain personal professional development

5. Teach a set number of courses each term as determined by the Chief Academic Officer

6. Fulfill expectations as set in the Board approved Strategic Plan

7. Participate in College events including Convocation, Portfolio Shows, Open Houses, All School meetings, and other such events as directed by the Chief Academic Officer

8. Serve on College committees as directed by the Chief Academic Officer

9. Oversee or participate in special projects as directed by the Chief Academic Officer

10. Perform other related duties, as assigned

Key Relationships:

• President, LaSalle College Vancouver
• Chief Academic Officer
• Manager of Students Experience
• Director of Admissions
• Director of marketing
• Key Managers
• Faculty
• Executive Assistant to the President and Chief Academic Officer

Job Requirements:
Knowledge:

• Master of Design in Graphics Design or equivalent (e.g. Master of Arts in Visual Communication Design)
• Minimum of 3 years related and increasingly responsible experience and/in Academics or industry
• Advanced certifications or credits towards further study are highly preferred
• Advising and teaching experience at the post-secondary level
• Fiscal and personnel management experience

Skills:

• Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical and organizational skills
• Action and results oriented
• Strong interpersonal skills with a range of populations
• Strong leadership, effective team and partnering skills
• Mathematic skills to a sufficient level to support budgeting, forecasting and working with numbers

Abilities and Attributes:

• Work collaboratively with other departments
• Plan, coordinate, monitor and motivate the activities of others
• Relationship builder with the flexibility and finesse to manage by influence
• Contribute to the execution of a strategic plan
• Analyze data and trends
• Understand the importance of confidentiality and demonstrate that proven ability in everything he/she does
• Flex his/her personality when interacting with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders
• Team player with a positive attitude, a strong work ethic and an entrepreneurial mindset
• High level of professionalism, diplomacy and tact
• Listen effectively and respond appropriately
• Work independently, and effectively, under pressure and with minimal supervision
• Adapt to changing assignments and juggle multiple, and sometimes competing, priorities
• Deal with ambiguity and successfully meet deadlines

All employees at LaSalle College Vancouver are defined by key attributes which we value. These key attributes are: action oriented, innovative/creative, resourceful, respects peoples\xe2\x80\x99 individuality and differences, engaging/effective communicator, committed to sharing knowledge and best practices, have a global perspective, embraces change, client/customer focused, and resilient.