Department Head Counselling

Position Information Posting Number 25FA0084 Position Title Department Head Counselling Pclass # F9881 Area Counselling Who We Are We acknowledge that Vancouver Community College (VCC) is located on the traditional unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples who have been stewards of this land from time immemorial.

For over 60 years, VCC has been a leader in innovative, experiential post-secondary learning. We’re one of

B.C’s top employers and we are proud to inspire students to discover their passions, gain essential skills, and learn what it takes to succeed in a competitive workforce.

At VCC, we respect and celebrate our differences, and are committed to the work of decolonization, accessibility, and inclusivity for all. Be a part of creating an inclusive community that provides equitable opportunities for Indigenous and diverse representation, participation, and success for everyone.

We value lived experience and encourage applications from members of all groups experiencing barriers to equity. Come join the VCC community as we shape the future together. Position Summary The position is responsible for the coordination, supervision and direction of the services within their department; for establishing liaison between the latter and other College departments and programs, as well as external organizations, institutions and agencies.

In addition they are responsible for participating on college and provincial committees. The position is responsible for drafting and submitting Institutional and Ministry reports. This position is a faculty position and is therefore covered by the Collective Agreement between the College and the Vancouver Community College Faculty Association. The position shall be evaluated during the incumbent’s probationary year and the incumbent shall have a Performance Appraisal conducted thereafter in accordance with procedures set under the Collective Agreement.

In order that the administration of the department will be covered during the year, the position will ensure that someone will act in their capacity during any absence. The specific responsibilities listed below are not intended to be a complete and definitive listing. The incumbent is expected to use their discretion and initiative to deal with situations as they arise and to assume other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Additionally, some of the duties may be delegated to individuals within the department.

Duties & Responsibilities The main duties and responsibilities fall within four general areas:

a) Program Services
b) Faculty, staff and student relations
c) Planning and development
d) Administration

A. PROGRAM SERVICES
1. Be responsible for and ensure the department and programs:

maintain an appropriate quality of program services;

ensure that the department uses best practices in Post-Secondary Counselling Services;

participate in the evaluation of the faculty and support staff (as per the Collective Agreement).

2. Assume responsibility for the supervision of faculty and support staff during all shifts and locations in the department.
3. Anticipate changes in faculty complement within the department and advise the Dean/Director.
4. Provide an auxiliary counsellor if, and when, necessary.
5. Serve on recommendation committees which assist in the appointment of faculty and support staff.
6. Establish department duty and vacation schedules in cooperation with faculty members.
7. Participate in meetings.

B. FACULTY, STAFF AND STUDENT RELATIONS
1. Maintain liaison with other Department Heads to discuss and interpret points of view, problems and practices.
2. Convene meetings of faculty members within the department on a regular basis.
3. Keep members of the department informed about College developments.
4. Establish committees and delegate duties and responsibilities to committees within the department as necessary.
5. Coordinate and equitably delegate appropriate administrative duties and responsibilities to Assistant Department Heads, Coordinators I, faculty and support staff.
6. Advise students of available resources (Counselling, Admissions,…