Dean of Students

 DEAN OF RESEARCH Academic Quality and Excellence UCN is building better futures for a stronger North. UCN provides learning opportunities to northern communities and its people offering more than 40 academic degrees, diplomas, and certificate programs. We commit to offering a safe, welcoming, and inclusive work environment where innovation and creativity is welcomed. We are one of Manitoba’s Top Employers and offer a generous Total Compensation Package with health benefits, a great pension plan along with the opportunity for personal and professional growth including tuition waivers. DUTIESReporting to the Vice-President, Academic and Research, the Dean of Students is responsible for the leadership and development of innovative and effective programs, services and supports that promote student well-being and engagement. The Dean is an advocate for students, prioritizing student success, safety and support. The Dean provides strategic leadership for a broad range of student programs and activities, including Accessibility Services, Counselling Services, Learners’ Assistance, and Financial Aid and Awards. The Dean is a member of UCN’s Senior Academic Leadership Team and the Strategic Leadership Team. The Dean provides vision, strategic and operational leadership to the Office of the Dean of Students and which contributes to Student Success and to reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples. The Dean is responsible for aligning UCN’s strategic priorities, direction, vision, and administration to those within the Office of the Dean of Students. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS• Master’s degree in Social Work or Education; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.• Leadership experience in education and/or social work settings.• Knowledge and experience with providing student support services, including student engagement, student conduct, student case management, sexual and gender-based violence, crisis management, and risk assessment.• Leadership experience and ability to create an environment that engages and inspires staff and fosters innovation.• Experience working effectively with Indigenous peoples and northern residents.• Experience leading process/quality continuous improvement and providing solutions to challenges.• Ability to understand diversity, cultural influences, and issues specific to learners in northern and Indigenous communities. • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.• Effective time management skills.• Excellent problem solving and decision-making skills.• Knowledge and experience managing budgets.• Knowledge of change management principles and experience managing change.• Commitment to life-long learning. ASSETS: • Ph.D. in Social Work of Education Conditions of Employment:• Candidates must be a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident of Canada Applicants are asked to provide a cover letter and resume with their application. Applicants must demonstrate in their cover letter and their resume how they meet the qualifications. Applicants with education acquired outside of Canada are required to provide an Educational Credential Assessment with their application indicating Canadian credential equivalency, accepted Education Credential Assessment organizations include International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS) and World Education Services (WES.)UCN is committed to building a workforce representative of the populations we serve. Preference will be given to qualified Indigenous candidates. Applicants are invited to indicate in their cover letter or resume if they are from any of the following groups: Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and visible minorities. Only qualified candidates who are legally entitled to work in Canada will be given consideration. Persons with disabilities who require accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact Human Resources.UCN is committed to building a workforce representative of the populations we serve. Preference will be given to qualified Indigenous candidates. Applicants are invited to indicate in their cover letter or resume if they are from any of the following groups: Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and visible minorities. Only qualified candidates who are legally entitled to work in Canada will be given consideration. Persons with disabilities who require accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact Human Resources. COMPETITION TYPE: Open Competition to Public COMPETITION NUMBER: 25-128CLOSING DATE: October 29, 2025SALARY RANGE: $141,243 to $166,019 per annum plus, remoteness allowance if applicablePOSITION LOCATION: Thompson or The Pas, ManitobaPOSITION TYPE: The position is excluded from the bargaining unit