Program Head - Computer Automated Systems Technician and Computer Networking Technician

Position: Program Head - Computer Automated Systems Technician and Computer Networking Technician )

Job Duties /Qualifications,

Skills and Abilities

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Job Duties

Job Duties
General Accountability
The program head provides academic and first-point-of contact leadership for students, faculty and staff in their assigned program. The program head works closely with the academic chair and program faculty, staff, and administration on a daily basis to assist students to achieve success through the management of quality education and training delivery.
Nature & Scope
The primary role is to provide a link between the program faculty, staff and students to the academic chair with the purpose to maintain effective communication and support. This will include coordinating between the program and external stakeholders such as industry, accrediting agencies, other educational institutions and business sectors or government as they relate to programming needs. The program head will participate in developing and monitoring the program’s financial resources and recommending efficiencies as required.

The program head initiates curriculum development and renewal at the program level, is responsible for liaison with student affairs among a range of student services and provides academic advising and monitoring. This includes student recruitment and retention and managing confidential student issues.

The program head will participate in staff recruitment/selection, orientation, and coaching and mentoring staff for their program areas. Of particular focus will be supporting teaching staff to model excellence using Saskatchewan Polytechnic Instructor Competencies. The program head in collaboration with the Academic Chair, will facilitate assessment of faculty. QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND EXPERIENCE Specific Accountabilities 1. Academic Leadership and Administration

Monitor delivery of quality programming responsive to the needs of students, business/industry and the public.

Support academic activity for the program areas including annual and comprehensive program reviews, program renewal, curriculum development and delivery, instructional methods and academic standards, ensuring commonality of program standards and outcomes.

Support clear and consistent student-centered program operations with a focus on excellence in service, safety and program delivery.

Monitor the quality of academic offerings and implement sound academic policies and procedures including preparing reports for and participating in Program Advisory Committees.

Coordinate program accreditation and involve relevant internal and external stakeholder groups.

Assess transfer credit and Prior Learning Assessment Reviews.

Recommend appropriate opportunities for applied research projects or other learning and research opportunities.

Facilitate and support quality assurance for extension and brokered programs.

Represent the program on committees as assigned.

Monitor quality in programs and alignment to Saskatchewan Polytechnic policies, procedures and standards.

Create an inclusive and supportive environment for all learners, faculty and staff. This will include strategies and programs to support indigenous student success and achievement, international and newcomer to Canada programs, disability and learner success models and other like programs or supports.

2. Student Affairs

Collaborate on student recruitment strategies and implement initiatives that promote academic programs and services to potential students.

Develop and execute program specific student enrolment strategies to maximize student intakes and ensure consistent student experience.

Foster a positive student experience through the student life cycle.

Manage the daily operations of program activities related to student matters.

Monitor student attrition and ensure implementation of student success and enrolment management measures.

Collaborate with faculty to identify and refer students to appropriate supports as needed.

Mediate and advise on issues between students and faculty as necessary.

3. Program Leadership

Promote teamwork and effective communication while supporting staff and faculty to reflect and model the values of Saskatchewan Polytechnic.

Foster an organizational environment that…