Manager School of Technology and Environment Central Office

What you will be doing

As a Manager School of Technology and Environment you will provide leadership and direction for developing and stewarding sectorspecific programming and strategies.

As a key member of the School Leadership Team you will:

• Provide strategic advice and expertise to the Dean contributing to the overall direction and implementation of School programming priorities and vision.
• Collaborate with Academic Chairs Faculty and staff to provide leadership for School and College priorities ensuring quality program delivery and positive learning experiences.
• Provide leadership in supporting the development of pathways for underrepresented and marginalized populations.
• Provide leadership in all aspects of program and curriculum development evaluation and maintenance. You will develop and maintain relationships with key external (sector professional associations government) and internal stakeholders thereby ensuring our programming mix is current relevant and meeting the evolving needs of industry and community.
• Leverage relationships to identify new programming and project opportunities for the School of Technology and Environment across Certificate Diploma and Advanced Diploma programs as well as Continuing Education Customized Training and across multiple delivery modes.
• You may also develop and lead Applied Research and innovation initiatives which contribute to the growth and development of the key industry sectors in the province.

You are a creative and actionoriented leader who demonstrates a passion for education and economic growth and inspires crossfunctional teams to create the programming of today and tomorrow.

Qualifications and Occupational Experience:

• The minimum educational qualification for this position is an undergraduate degree in a field related to the School of Technology and Environment or Adult Education. Programming encompasses building civil environmental electrical electronics and mechanical engineering technologies; environmental sustainability; GIS and data analytics; information technology; natural resources; and renewable energies.
• Masters degree in Education would be considered an asset.
• Project Management designation would be considered an asset.
• You have a minimum of 7 years (fulltime equivalent) of recent and related occupational and leadership experience.
• Demonstrated leadership of a resultsoriented team preferably in a postsecondary educational environment.
• Experience developing and managing strategy plans and projects.
• Proven track record in building internal and external relationships.
• Specific areas or required demonstrated experience include analytical skills strong technical writing and communication skills interpersonal skills and the ability to multitask and meet tight deadlines.
• Occupational postsecondary leadership experience with adult education program development and program management would be considered an asset.
• Strong understanding and application of Adult Education principles.
• Ability to establish respectful working relationships across all groups and with diverse stakeholders.
• Demonstrated passion for learning and views challenges as opportunities for learning and continuous improvement.
• Strong strategic and analytical thinking with developing and managing projects.
• Demonstrated interest in learning new skills and technologies.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills with demonstrated record of dealing with sensitive issues in an innovative professional way.
• Ability to direct influence and manage several functions simultaneously with a demonstrated practice of promoting collaboration and collegiality.
• Excellent planning skills and demonstrated expertise in innovative creative problem solving.
• Ability to operate independently and exercise sound judgment.
• You are familiar with and comfortable using computer applications such as the Microsoft Office Suite Emaill Planner PeopleSoft MS Power Business Intelligence Sharepoint Brightspace MS Teams.
• 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 equity accessibility and antiracism
• 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 partnership engagement team building research proposal writing and meeting facilitation.
• You are known for your problem solving and critical thinking skills
• You are a strong communicator.
• You possess excellent coordination skills specifically related to project management and meeting facilitation.
• You have proven records and information management skills and abilities
• You have demonstrated strength in supervising managing and leading a team.
• You demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence in quality of work.
• You are dedicated to lifelong learning
• Frequent travel within Nova Scotia will be required.

We value Diversity and Inclusion

The College values diversity and inclusion and is committed to employment equity. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates including Aboriginal/Indigenous Persons Black/African Nova Scotians members of racially visible communities persons with disabilities persons of a minority sexual orientation gender identity and/or expression and women. Applicants from these communities wishing to selfidentify may do so by completing the online questionnaire within the application.

All NSCC positions are advertised every Tuesday and Thursday. To learn more about us and our hiring process please follow this link.

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 Nikki Berrigan HR Generalist at emailprotected. Our Employee Workplace Accommodation Policy can be found here.