Chair, Creative Arts

School of Business Administration

Applicants are to clearly demonstrate how they satisfy the selection criteria in their written submissions and must identify the competition number they are applying for in the subject line of the email.

An eligibility list may be created for similar casual, part-time, full-time, and term positions.

Red River College is a leader in applied learning and innovation. Our talented team of employees is passionate about education, innovation, and student success. We offer competitive salaries, extensive benefits, and the opportunity for personal and professional growth in a rewarding career.

We seek diversity in our workplace, Indigenous persons, women, visible minorities, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Duties:

Reporting to the Dean, the Chair provides leadership, direction and day to day management for the diploma and advanced level programs in Creative Communications, Graphic Design (including an Advanced Diploma), Digital Media Design (including Advanced Film and Gaming), Library and Information Technology and Deaf Studies.

The department also delivers programs in the context of contracts and partnerships. The Chair oversees the delivery of programming in the context of contracts, partnerships and applied research and the provision of courses to other College programs. The Chair is responsible for implementing strategic and operational plans for the department; leading change, providing leadership in the continuous improvement of program quality; managing fiscal resources; recruitment, development, evaluation and motivation of staff. The Chair ensures the students receive the advice and support necessary for success and develops and nurtures effective links with industry, the community and other College departments. The Chair is responsible for the overall success of the department as measured by students and industry satisfaction, student success and financial performance.

Required Qualifications:

• Post-secondary degree in a Creative Arts discipline. An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered
• Experience leading large groups of employees
• Experience administering programs at a post-secondary level
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Strong written communication skills
• Experience in the planning and management of multiple budgets and cost centers
• Demonstrated experience leading teams as a self-aware, empathetic and adaptable leader
• Experience reviewing, evaluating and developing academic programs
• Significant experience leading individuals and teams through change
• Excellent analytical skills and the ability to create and manage complex schedules
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple programs with multiple stakeholders
• Significant recent experience with employee recruitment and human resource management
• Values Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
• Commitment to lifelong learning

Assets:

• A Master's degree in a relevant field
• Certificate in Adult Education
• Completion of the Envision or Chair's academy program
• Significant experience training others in a Creative Arts related discipline

Conditions of Employment:

• Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada
• This position may be required to work evenings and/or weekends

Competition Number: 2020-058

Closing Date: June 10, 2020

Salary: $85,393 - $111,020 per annum (Effective June 20, 2020 salary will change to $86,244 - $112,136 per annum)

Position Location: Exchange District Campus (Winnipeg, MB)

Position Type: Full-Time Position Available

Apply by email to humanresources@rrc.ca