Director, Fafu International College

Position Details

Position Information

Position Title Director, FAFU International College

Department/Unit Agriculture - Dean's Office

Location Truro, Nova Scotia, Canada

Posting Number S295-23

Employee Group DPMG

Position Type Term

Duration of Contract (if applicable) Two (2) years

Employment Type Full Time

Full-time Equivalency (FTE) 1.0 FTE

Salary $76,037 - $101,995 per annum

Classification ADM-07

Provisional Statement

This is a provisional classification. Formal regular review classification procedures may be initiated at any time by the incumbent or supervisor after the incumbent has worked a minimum of six months in the role.

About Dalhousie University

Dalhousie University is Atlantic Canada’s leading research-intensive university and a driver of the region’s intellectual, social and economic development. Located in the heart of Halifax, Nova Scotia, with an Agricultural Campus in Truro/Bible Hill, Dalhousie is a truly national and international university, with more than half of our almost 21,000 students coming from outside of the province. Our 6,000 faculty and staff foster a vibrant, purpose-driven community, that celebrated 200 years of academic excellence in 2018.

Job Summary

The Faculty of Agriculture, Dalhousie University is a small research-intensive campus located in Truro, NS. Offering technical, undergraduate and graduate programs in agriculture, environment and related life and social science disciplines, the Faculty of Agriculture educates future leaders and generates knowledge and innovative solutions for healthy, sustainable societies. Reporting to the Dean, Faculty of Agriculture, the Director, FAFU will oversee the international finance, administrative and risk management functions for Dalhousie University’s Faculty of Agriculture and Fujian Agricultural and Forestry University ( FAFU ) International College (IC), ensuring that the IC contributes both to the academic and cultural experience for each learner as well as upholding the reputation and financial stability of the Faculty of Agriculture and Dalhousie University in the international higher education arena.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor, update and regularly report on a wide range of potential risks, and advise the Dean’s Office and other relevant stakeholders regarding risk management and courses of action. Lead the maintenance and regular updating of controls and action plans in consultation with key stakeholders.
• Coordinate with offices at FAFU in China to ensure the requirements of Dalhousie, FAFU and the Chinese government are met. Ensure compliance with the cooperation agreement, Charter, and relevant policies, plans, and university regulations both long-term and in IC’s day to day operations.
• Support the Dean’s office regarding strategic planning and project management, serving as a lead and advisor in the areas of finance/budget, human resources, information technology and compliance assurance. Provide regular reports regarding gaps, issues, and opportunities.
• Work with Faculty and FAFU administration to ensure all teaching requirements are met or exceeded. Work with Department Chairs of any faculty members who will be travelling to ensure that their domestic teaching, research and service obligations are covered or adjusted as appropriate.
• Provide international support for Dalhousie faculty and staff for all aspects of traveling to and working in China. This includes pre-travel education and continued support regarding Chinese income tax obligations, China’s legal system, and required IT/cyber security protocols while in China. Create and regularly update “Working in China” protocol.
• Prepare financial reports, statements, and other data for the IC’s inclusion in Faculty of Agriculture financial statements, and to meet Dalhousie and government reporting requirements. Work with internal and external parties to ensure proper accounting for international financial transactions.

Note

This position will require periodic scheduled international travel and may require emergency international travel on very short notice.

The successful applicant will be eligible for hybrid work (combination of in-person work on campus and remote work) as agreed by all parties based on operational requirements and university guidelines.

Required Qualifications

• Excellent judgment, initiative, and problem solving and organizational skills while working in dynamic environments with the need for rapid response.
• Effective relationship-building, interpersonal and communication (verbal, written and presentation) skills with all levels.
• Strong cross-cultural skills with significant diplomacy and tact.
• Undergraduate degree in Business Administration as well as a Chartered Professional accountant designation and significant experience working in an international environment/office (or equivalent combination of training and experience).

Assets

• Accounting designation specializing in international finance.
• International accounting experience, particularly experience related to international employment.
• Undergraduate degree in International Business.
• Chinese language skills.
• Experience working in an international environment that required collaboration with China.
• Experience working in higher education setting.

Job Competencies

The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate proficiency in Dalhousie’s core and leadership competencies (https://www.dal.ca/dept/leaders.html), in particular:

• Accountability for Performance & Results
• Knowledge & Thinking Skills
• Development
• Thinking and Acting Strategically
• Relationship Building

Additional Information

Dalhousie University supports a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Our total compensation package includes a defined benefit pension plan, health and dental plans, a health spending account, an employee and family assistance program and a tuition assistance program.

Application Consideration

Applications from current university employees and external candidates are assessed concurrently. Current university employees will be given special consideration.

We sincerely appreciate all applications and note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted directly by the hiring department or Human Resources.

Diversity Statement

Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous persons (especially Mi’kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQ+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. For more information, please visit www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity .

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies One (1)

Open Date 07/24/2023

Close Date 08/14/2023

Open Until Filled No

Special Instructions to Applicant

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