Dean, Indigenous Education and Community Development

Job ID1E-E7-B7-95-D7-03
CompanyRed River College
LocationWinnipeg
ProvinceManitoba
Date Posted2019-07-11
Posted Until2020-01-07
Job TypeFull-time
Job CategoryEducation
Description
The Dean, Indigenous Education and Community Development will manage operations and contribute to further strategic planning and implementation efforts that enhance and evolve Indigenous Achievement. The incumbent will support efforts to implement the Indigenous Strategic Framework of a vision for the entire College community, to achieve meaningful integration of Indigenous knowledge, cultural traditions, and community into the development of academic programs, applied research projects, and College policies.

Qualifications
• Exceptional ability to develop, deliver, implement and perpetuate a vision that embraces the College’s mission and values
• Collaborative and inclusive leader who will infuse clear purpose, motivate and lead team members in strategically aligning their dynamic strengths and contributions
• Advanced post-secondary education in a related field of study (equivalent combination of education & experience considered)
• Exceptionally well-developed leadership style with demonstrated organizational leadership at the executive level with the ability to work collaboratively in building teams within and across the organization
• Sound knowledge of Indigenous issues, especially relating to Indigenous people in Manitoba and knowledge of the needs of Indigenous learners and communities, including the impact of inter-generational trauma
• Experience in Adult Education and educational leadership
• Demonstrated change management, conflict resolution, and negotiation skills
• Excellent interpersonal, communication skills both written and oral
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft including word, excel, powerpoint
• Excellent presentation and public speaking skills
• Experienced conflict management and conflict resolution skills- preferably that include Indigenous conflict resolution models
• Strong financial acumen and human resource management experience
• Direct experience working in or closely with post-secondary environments
• Experience with data collection, analysis, and reporting
• Strong knowledge of Indigenous Ways of teaching, learning, and leading
• Preference will be given to Indigenous candidates
LanguagesEnglish
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