Operations Manager Cs - Vancouver, Canada - Vancouver Community College

Vancouver Community College

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Vancouver, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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A9903
Job Summary

Who We Are

We acknowledge that Vancouver Community College (_
VCC_

- ) is located on the traditional unceded territories of the xwməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples who have been stewards of this land from time immemorial._

For over 55 years, VCC has been a leader in innovative, experiential post-secondary learning.

We're one of B.C's top employers and we are proud to inspire students to discover their passions, gain essential skills, and learn what it takes to succeed in a competitive workforce.

At VCC, we respect and celebrate our differences, and are committed to the work of decolonization, accessibility, and inclusivity for all. Be a part of creating an inclusive community that provides equitable opportunities for Indigenous and diverse representation, participation, and success for everyone.
This position is responsible for ensuring that all program development and delivery is in accordance with the costrecovery mandate of the school and the overall mission of VCC to become the first choice for innovative, experiential learning for life. The Operations Manager is responsible for conducting ongoing strategic and financial analysis activities for current and proposed programming, including budget development, human resource allocation, and enrolment planning/forecasting. The Operations Manager oversees the operational and businessrelated elements of Continuing Studies projects and programs. The Operations Manager is responsible for contributing to a broad range of initiatives impacting the daily and longerterm strategic issues important to the School of Continuing Studies and the College. This individual must be a strategic and systemwide thinker, and skilled at fostering operational efficiency.
Job Duties/Responsibilities

1. Leadership & Strategic Planning

Provides support to the school in setting priorities and analyzing changes and drives related processes.
Works closely with the Dean, Associate Directors, and Associate Registrar, to provide administrative leadership and develop annual academic, operational, and strategic plans.
Contributes to the positive working relationships within the School and assists with the planning and implementation of School team building activities.
Serves on various college committees on behalf of Continuing Studies. Participates in the development and implementation of policies that contribute to the goals and vision of the School and College.
Synthesizes complex information and composes proposals, letters, and other documents for internal and external stakeholders on a wide variety of issues.

2. Operations and Financial Management

Leads the development of all operating and capital budgets for the School. Oversees financial analysis functions and makes strategic recommendations to the Dean. Analyzes trends to inform forecasting, budgeting, and enrolment planning within in a costrecovery environment.
Works closely with Finance to develop and implement improvements to financial forecasting and reporting.
Completes an analysis of financial performance for various lines of programming to facilitate effective management and decisionmaking.
Prepares financial and nonfinancial performance reports for program and operational improvement and future development.
Oversees operational and planning cycles for the School and identifies opportunities for efficiency. Coordinates activities across the fiscal year to ensure smooth implementation of operations.
Analyzes policies and processes, support structures and system needs, and identifies gaps. Provides recommendations to the Dean, initiates changes and/or establishes new systems as appropriate.
Works collaboratively to ensure operational processes are aligned with the goals and objectives of the School and College. Liaises with academic and nonacademic units in the College to optimize processes and streamline operations.
Liaises with Procurement to oversee contract administration for the School. Reviews and revises contract agreements and makes recommendations to the Dean.
Maintains information systems to support the management, tracking and reporting of VCC Continuing Studies initiatives and operations.

3.

Business & Program Development

Conducts market research to identify and evaluate opportunities for new programming and partnerships and develops business plans as required.
Analyses labour market data to inform new programming opportunities and ensure alignment of current programming.
Assesses suitability of emerging opportunities for new programming in consultation with the administrative management team
Supports program development and evaluation, and makes recommendations on program viability in alignment with the strategic direction of the School and market/industry demand.
Performs costing function for new and revised programs in consultat