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Chair, Business Administration Year 1

School of Applied Commerce Management Education

POSITION TYPE: Full-Time Position Available

SALARY: $93,043 - $124,618 per annum

POSITION LOCATION: Notre Dame Campus (Winnipeg, MB)

At RRC Polytech we aspire to have a workforce that is representative of the diversity within our communities. For this hiring process, a preference hiring practice will be applied. First consideration will be given to applicants who self-identify within their application as one or more of the following equity-deserving group(s): Women, Indigenous Peoples, Persons with Disabilities, Racialized Persons, Persons of the 2SLGBTQlA+ Community. First consideration will also be given to internal applicants. For more information about our hiring practices, please visit: www.rrc.ca/hr/work/hiring-process/.

ELIGIBILITY LIST: This competition may be used to establish a 6 month eligibility list of qualified candidates for future vacancies.

DUTIES

Reporting to the Associate Dean, Business and Hospitality and Culinary Arts, the Chair, Business Administration Year 1 Notre Dame Campus will provide strategic leadership, direction and day-to-day management of academic courses, programs, events, within their department at Red River College Polytech (RRCP). The Chair supports the goals of the Polytech’s strategic and academic plans and implements operational plans for the department. This includes leading change management; providing leadership for program quality; managing financial and other resources; recruiting, evaluating and supporting faculty and staff. The Chair ensures students receive the advice and support necessary for success. The Chair develops and nurtures effective contacts with industry, the community and other College departments.

The Chair is responsible for the overall success of their academic department as measured by students, their success and industry satisfaction. The Chair will identify opportunities for incremental or new program growth through industry partnerships and labour market assessments. The Chair promotes a collaborative, inclusive environment conducive to teaching excellence and is committed to Truth and Reconciliation, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion which is evident in all aspects of their leadership style, decisions and interactions with others.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Undergraduate degree in a related field; a combination of education and recent, relevant experience may be considered
Significant experience in the business community
Experience with resource, budget, and financial management
Adaptive in thinking to develop and implement academic programs and academic courses with a student-centered approach to learning, and student capacity for intercultural understanding empathy, and mutual respect
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; experience facilitating large group discussions
Experience leading individuals and teams through change
An innovative, collaborative leadership style with experience building and sustaining teams, strength in delivering results, handling complexity, and thinking globally
Ability to manage multiple projects with multiple stakeholders
Experience recruiting, developing, and mentoring diverse faculty and student to achieve their full potential
Commitment to Truth and Reconciliation, anti-racism, social justice, diversity, and creating inclusive communities
Demonstrated experience building and contributing to strong, functional teams
Experience building a respectful workplace culture that promotes diversity, learning and continuous improvement

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS

Master’s or graduate degree in a related field
Experience with external program accreditation processes
Experience working in a post-secondary environment
Experience in Service Delivery, Project Management, or Continuous Improvement
Experience in creating processes or standard operating procedures
Experience working in a post-secondary environment

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada
This position may be required to work evenings and/or weekends
This position may be required to travel
Incumbent must provide a current and satisfactory Criminal Records Check

Please note that applicants internal to Red River College Polytechnic must apply through My Portal on HRIS Unlimited.

RRC Polytech campuses are located on the lands of Anishinaabe, Ininiwak, Anishininew, Dakota, and Dené, and the National Homeland of the Red River Métis. We recognize and honour Treaty 3 Territory Shoal Lake 40 First Nation, the source of Winnipeg’s clean drinking water. In addition, we acknowledge Treaty Territories which provide us with access to electricity we use in both our personal and professional lives.

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Chair, Business Administration Year 1