Associate Dean, Operations

Planning, Strategy & School Leadership

Provide strategic and operational leadership to advance School priorities, institutional goals, and long-term sustainability

Partner with School leadership and key stakeholders to develop and execute strategic initiatives

Lead operational planning, including budgeting, enrolment management, scheduling, forecasting, and course delivery optimization

Drive process improvement, operational efficiency, and service excellence across the Schools

Monitor industry, workforce, regulatory, and educational trends to inform planning and decision-making

Represent the Schools on institutional committees, partnerships, and strategic projects

Oversee capital planning and facility priorities to support current and future program needs

Student Experience

Champion an inclusive, engaging, and student-centered learning environment

Use student feedback, performance data, and enrolment trends to enhance student success, retention, and overall experience

Support the resolution of complex student issues and concerns

Collaborate with institutional partners to continuously improve the student experience

School Operations

Lead the continuous improvement and optimization of operational processes, systems, and service delivery models

Partner with the Academic Systems Office to enhance operational effectiveness across the academic portfolio

Oversee key operational functions, including budgeting, enrolment planning, scheduling, forecasting, capacity planning, and space utilization

Develop and monitor performance metrics, dashboards, and reporting tools to support informed decision-making and accountability

Lead a culture of health, safety, wellness, and belonging for all staff and students

Excellence in Applied Education

Lead quality, and continuous improvement processes in teaching and learning practices

Lead strategic initiatives that strengthen work-integrated learning and applied education opportunities across School programs

Build collaborative partnerships across the institution to address complex challenges and achieve shared goals

Advance innovative approaches that support learner success and program excellence

Workforce, Talent & Organizational Capacity

Lead workforce and organizational capacity planning to support School priorities and operational needs

Foster an engaged, high-performing, and inclusive workplace culture focused on employee growth and success

Champion professional development, succession planning, talent retention, and leadership development

Embed equity, diversity, inclusion, accessibility, and belonging principles into planning and decision-making

Promote health, safety, psychological well-being, and wellness as core organizational priorities

We sincerely thank all applicants for their interest in this opportunity. We understand how important communication is, and we are committed to following up with every candidate. Please know that each application is thoughtfully reviewed, and you will hear from us either way. Together, we build bold futures At SAIT, we equip you with the resources you need to shape bold futures for yourself and our communities. We offer a comprehensive package including: - Defined Benefit pension through LAPP to help you retire with confidence - Generous time off to pursue other passions and support your wellbeing - SAIT paid premiums for medical, dental, and vision benefits so you, and your family, are well supported - Access to a Health Spending or Taxable Spending Account - Benefits supporting mental health and access to Greenshield + for virtual therapy at a reduced rate - Professional development opportunities through our Free Seat Program, tuition support, access to LinkedIn Learning and discounted Continuing Education & Professional Studies courses - Excellent dining options on campus - Free access to our fitness facilities and group fitness classes And the perks keep on coming!