Operations Manager - Edmonton, Canada - University of Alberta

University of Alberta

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Edmonton, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

ENG Dean Administration:

Competition No.

Closing Date

Mar 15, 2024

_This posting is open to current employees at the University of Alberta only. Please indicate your internal status using the "Advertisement" drop down menu when applying._
This position is excluded from the bargaining unit.

In accordance with the Handbook of Employment for Management and Professional Staff (Excluded), this full-time continuing position offers a comprehensive benefits package that can be viewed on our Benefits Overview page and annual salary range which will be commensurate with qualifications.

Location - This role is hybrid with a mix of remote and in-person, with on-site work taking place at North Campus, Edmonton.

Working for the University of Alberta

The University of Alberta acknowledges that we are located on Treaty 6 territory, and respects the histories, languages and cultures of First Nations, Métis, Inuit and all First Peoples of Canada, whose presence continues to enrich our vibrant community._

The University of Alberta is teeming with change makers, community builders, and world shapers who lead with purpose each and every day.

We are home to more than 40,000 students in 200+ undergraduate and 500+ graduate programs, over 13,000 faculty and staff, 260,000 alumni worldwide and have been recognized as one of Canada's Greenest Employers for over a decade.

Your work will have a meaningful influence on a fascinating cross section of people—from our students and stakeholders, to our renowned researchers and innovators who are quite literally curing diseases, making discoveries and generating solutions that make the world healthier, safer, stronger, and more just.

Working for the Department

The Faculty of Engineering at the University of Alberta offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate engineering programs, creating the opportunity to pursue exceptional, high quality educational experiences.

Our vision is to be the most daring engineering community on the planet.

We are engineers united by our unwavering dedication to solving the world's greatest challenges and building a better future for society.

We are:
Driven. Trailblazing. Curious. Supportive. Grounded. Considerate.

Position

Working under the direction of the Faculty General Manager (FGM), ensures all the Faculty's administrative operational processes, practices and systems adhere to and are consistent with the University's administration policies and are coordinated throughout the faculty.

Works collaboratively with the Faculty's assigned service partners to ensure the efficient management and timely delivery of quality administrative services to the Faculty.

In concert with the Faculty's assigned Service Partners sees to the seamless delivery of services to departments and units across the Faculty.

In all facets of this role, this position endeavors to integrate and advance the University's commitments to equity, diversity and inclusivity.

Duties
Management (Operations/ Program/Service)

Under the direction of the Faculty General Manager, oversees the overall administrative management of the Faculty's general office, Dean's office, academic departments and units. Position manages the team that provides administrative executive support to the Dean,Vice-Dean, Associate Deans and/or Faculty General Manager, as well as faculty services, facilities management, safety & risk management, governance, event support, and research coordination and research IT while ensuring the effective day to day functioning of the Office of the Dean.
Collaboratively works with and guides the Academic Department Managers within the Faculty to ensure consistent and efficient faculty administrative processes.
Oversees administrative processes relating to FEC and ATSEC.
Develops and implements administrative processes within the Faculty to ensure consistent and effective administrative support.
Leads planning for assigned areas and assists the Faculty General Manager in developing and implementing the overall strategic plan.
Works with the various embedded service partners to deliver support across the Faculty.

Strategic Resource

Provides highlevel support and operational advice to the Faculty General Manager, Dean, the Dean's Senior Leadership Team and other committees, and proactively manages and resolves issues.
Advises Academic Department Managers and other senior administrative leaders on navigating operational/ administrative issues.
Contributes professional and managerial expertise to the development of plans, objectives, solutions, policies and procedures.
Leads the implementation of Faculty initiatives and contributes to projects that have Facultywide impacts, leveraging project and change management skills.
Contributes to and participates in Facultyled committees, meetings, taskforce groups and/or adhoc committees.

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