Dean, International
Red Deer PolytechnicRed Deer, AlbertaInternship
Posted May 26, 2026
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About this job
The Dean, International is a senior academic and administrative leader who advances Red Deer Polytechnic’s vision through integrated strategic, academic, and operational leadership for international education. As a member of the Polytechnic Leadership Team, the Dean contributes to enterprise-level decision-making and drives alignment between international strategy, institutional priorities, and global and regional labour market demands.
The Dean is accountable for the strategic direction, delivery, and continual enhancement of international recruitment, global partnerships, and international student services. The role ensures a high-quality, responsive, and holistic learner experience for prospective and current international students, supporting recruitment, retention, and student success.
The Dean strengthens Red Deer Polytechnic’s global presence and reputation by fostering strategic partnerships with international academic institutions, government, business, and community stakeholders. Through these relationships, the Dean enhances global engagement, increases partner participation and sponsorship, and supports pathways that connect international learners to academic programs. Through effective leadership of faculty, staff, and academic leaders, the Dean enables teams to excel, innovate, and contribute to institutional sustainability, global impact, and Red Deer Polytechnic’s role as a destination of choice for international learners.
The Dean is accountable for the strategic direction, delivery, and continual enhancement of international recruitment, global partnerships, and international student services. The role ensures a high-quality, responsive, and holistic learner experience for prospective and current international students, supporting recruitment, retention, and student success.
The Dean strengthens Red Deer Polytechnic’s global presence and reputation by fostering strategic partnerships with international academic institutions, government, business, and community stakeholders. Through these relationships, the Dean enhances global engagement, increases partner participation and sponsorship, and supports pathways that connect international learners to academic programs. Through effective leadership of faculty, staff, and academic leaders, the Dean enables teams to excel, innovate, and contribute to institutional sustainability, global impact, and Red Deer Polytechnic’s role as a destination of choice for international learners.