academic dean – college or university

Education

• Earned doctorate degree

Tasks

• Consult with faculty officials to develop registration policies
• Direct and control academic and related activities of the school
• Evaluate academic activities of the school
• Evaluate the registration activities and academic records system of a college or university
• Plan and organize academic and related activities of the school
• Review registration statistics
• Direct activities of staff and others engaged in compiling information on courses, schedules and requirements for admission and graduation
• Recruit and hire teachers and other staff
• Teach
• Advise president or rector of university or college
• Direct, through subordinate staff, research and curriculum development
• Plan, administer and control budgets for projects, programs, support services and equipment
• Promote activities organized by the committees
• Recommend and approve faculty appointments
• Recommend curriculum revisions and additions and approve scheduling of courses

Supervision

• More than 20 people

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Work under pressure
• Attention to detail
• Fast-paced environment
• Large workload
• Tight deadlines

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Interpersonal awareness
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics

Screening questions

• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?

Experience

• 5 years or more

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Pension plan

Long term benefits

• Maternity and parental benefits

Other benefits

• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Team building opportunities
• Travel insurance