Location Slave Lake, Canada Description THE ORGANIZATION** Northern Lakes CollegeNorthern Lakes College (NLC) serves a vast region in northern Alberta with 25 campuses and CAP sites located from Fox Creek in the south to Chateh in the north.NLC has numerous collaborative initiatives with other Campus Alberta partners to offer programs in their communities or to support their programs in our communities.The College offers a wide range of dual credit opportunities and has over 24 active partnerships with school boards throughout the province. NLC is a distance learning college with over 90% of our programs available to students using our innovative Supported Distance Learning model (SDL).We serve over 1900 students in credit programming and up to 6000 students annually in non-credit and continuing education programs and courses, and we are growing.The College offers a wide range of programs including Health Sciences, Human Services, Business and Information Technology, Administrative Studies, University Studies, Information Technology, Basic and Preparatory, Trades and Technology as well as Continuing Education and Corporate Training.A number of new programs are in development. Northern Lakes College develops close relationships with our stakeholders.We have created a Community Education Committee (CEC) structure, unique to NLC, which serves as the primary advisory body to our Board of Governors.These committees and the Council of Community Education Committees (CCEC) are important parts of the fabric of NLC.As well, the College has developed a strong governance model to ensure our Mission, Vision, and Values guide our operations. NLC is seeking a Vice President, Academic (VPA)who will lead in a collaborative manner with integrity, transparency, and innovation.This Senior Academic Officer will support and advance our Supported Distance Learning (SDL) and Supported Distance Teaching (SDT) models.The VPA will develop and nurture existing relationships with both internal and external stakeholders, including Ministry representatives. The success of NLC is a result of collaboration Importante empresa the College and community stakeholders working to strengthen individuals, families and communities through learning. Vision Northern Lakes College will be recognized as a first-choice community-based college with the most accessible programs and services in Alberta. Mission With respect for cultures and the needs of communities,Northern Lakes College provides quality educational programs and services which enable adults to continue their education, to improve their employment opportunities, and to enhance their quality of life. Values To achieve our mission and vision, we share values that guide our practices and behaviors THE LOCATION The area served by Northern Lakes College is a vast expanse of boreal forests, sweeping grasslands, and endless lakes and rivers.This place is ripe with history, offering spectacular landscapes, incredible recreational opportunities, and a resource-based economy. A Wide Range of Offerings Northern Lakes College offers current, robust programs that meet the labour market demands of the region including certificates and diplomas leading to careers in Health, Education, Human Services, University Studies, Business and Administration,Information Technology, Professional Skilled Trades, and Resource Technology.The College collaborates with the University of Calgary to provide a degree completion in a Community Based Bachelor of Education program, and has block transfer into the Social Work degree of the same institution.The College collaborates with other Campus Alberta institutions on various initiatives, programs, and courses, and has many transfer agreements in place with other institutions. NLC offers a wide range of non-credit courses and programs leading to a number of professional accreditations and certifications in health and allied health, safety, cultural programming, general interest and forestry, through our partnership with the Woodland Operations Learning Foundation.NLC also provides a wide range of dual credit opportunities to many high school students throughout the province. NLC also sponsors a number of Indigenous cultural events each year as well as cultural programming through our museum at the Grouard Campus. Supported Distance Learning Northern Lakes College programs are accessible from any location through our Supported Distance Learning (SDL) model.Students do not have to relocate or move to an urban centre.Our model enables students to learn from the convenience of their home, or worksite, where they can continue to benefit from the familial and community support structures they have built around themmitted to the local and regional needs of its residents,Northern Lakes College focuses on providing opportunities that will enable our students to enter the local and regional economy.The programs offered by Northern Lakes College meet the labour market demands in our region and the College continues to work to ensure we are responsive to those needs. Local needs are identified at the community level.NLC supports Community Education Committees (CEC) in each community to identify local program and service needs.The Chairs of these communities comprise a Council of Community Education Committee (CCEC) that meets regularly with the President and the Chair of the Board of Governors.This ensures the College is contributing to community growth, development, and leadership capacity through strong partnerships.Student success is enhanced through our Supported Distance Learning (SDL)framework with local and regional supports that are readily available for all students in all communities. Northern Lakes College now has over 50 years of experience utilizing technology to make post-secondary education accessible.In 2020, Northern Lakes College was identified as a Distance Learning College in the province of Alberta. Making an Impact NLC remains pivotal to the growth of the region and the vibrant lifestyle of our residents.The College is proud of our ongoing community relationships and the positive impact they have on the lives of students and their families, and we look to build more of these relationships in the future. THE OPPORTUNITY Northern Lakes College is seeking a visionary, strategic and innovative leader to join the Presidents Executive Team as Vice President, Academic (VPA),who will operate within the context of respect for culture and the needs of communities.Reporting directly to the President, the VPA is the Senior Academic Officer of the College and has overall responsibility for providing leadership, management, and strategic planning for a broad range of academic programming and student services personnel, and ensuring alignment with the mission, vision, values, and goals of the College.The incumbent will be an active participant in the overall management of the college as a member of the Senior Leadership Team and is responsible for a wide range of academic and student support areas that enhance teaching and learning. The VPA is responsible for all credit programming including Academic Upgrading, Business and administrative Studies, Community Adult Learning Programs, Health, Human Service Careers, Trades and Technology, and University Studies.The portfolio also incudes Student Services, encompassing oversight of the Registrars Office, Counselling, and other student supports.The incumbents leadership approach must have a view to maintain excellence while encouraging improvement, innovation, and collaboration, all within the mandate of serving students and communities within their context.The VPA chairs the Deans Council and has oversight for other committees, groups, and initiatives as required. This leader is a strong communicator and relationship builder who is enthusiastic and able to #J-18808-Ljbffr
