Career Opportunity: Dean, Division of Arts, Sciences and General Studies (DASGS)

Applications are invited from suitably qualified individuals for the post of Dean of the Division of Arts, Sciences, and General Studies (DASGS) of the St. Vincent and the Grenadines Community College (SVGCC).

The Dean, DASGS, will be part of the senior administrative team of the College and will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing the Division’s programmes.

Applicants should be:

• Passionate, enthusiastic, creative, and committed to excellence
• Able to work independently while being committed to achieving team and organisational goals
• Teachable and have a high regard for integrity and accountability
• Committed to lifelong learning and to helping others to do the same

SUMMARY OF DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The duties and responsibilities of the Dean, DASGS, will include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Ensuring the smooth operation and overall management of the Division and its Departments
• Serving as the liaison between the Departments and the College’s Senior Administrative team
• Coordinating and supervising on-site clerical and technical staff
• Addressing grievances from students, faculty, and staff within the Division
• Identifying and reporting the Division’s needs, including space, equipment, and staffing
• Organising staff development activities and securing adjunct staff when necessary
• Appraising Heads of Department and clerical staff, submitting reports to the Deputy Director within two weeks after the academic year ends
• Overseeing examination procedures and verifying graduation lists
• Preparing divisional budgets and approving library acquisitions

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Applicants should have: 

• A master’s degree in Education, Leadership, or a related field
• A minimum of 10 years of teaching experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role
• Strong experience in performing administrative tasks such as budgeting, reporting, planning, and development

Other Required Skills

1. The ability to lead a team
2. Demonstrated commitment to student-centred learning, maintaining high academic standards, and promoting an innovative educational environment
3. Adept at developing and maintaining excellent working relationships at all levels, built on professional expertise, credibility, and trust
4. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
5. Excellent time management skills
6. Good problem-solving skills and the ability to take the initiative within reason
7. Great attention to detail and accuracy
8. The ability to operate with emotional intelligence and political sensitivity in dealing with complex issues
9. A flexible mindset when seeking to develop and deliver creative and innovative solutions that meet current and anticipated needs

Letters of application, along with a recent Curriculum Vitae and the names and contact information of two professional referees, should be sent to hrmanager@svgcc.vc.

Applicants are advised to request that referees send letters of reference directly to the HR Manager without waiting to be contacted by the College.

CLOSING DATE for the receipt of applications: Sunday, February 22nd, 2026