Executive Officer - Toronto, Canada - York University

York University

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Toronto, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Purpose:

Reporting to the Dean of Libraries, the Executive Officer (EO) role provides strategic direction and operational oversight of non-academic services within York University Libraires (YUL).

The role focuses on financial management, planning and budgeting for the Libraires across three campuses, and provides direction and oversight to the York University Library management team on human resources activities, academic resource planning, strategic planning, policy development, facilities management, and special projects.

The role identifies, researches, and develops strategies to meet present and future needs that strategically aligns with YUL and University's objectives.

Working closely with the Dean and Associate Deans, the role is a member of the senior leadership team collaboratively working toward advancement of the YUL's priorities and strategic direction and assists in the advancement of organizational renewal and continuous improvement in a team-based environment.

Additionally, the role aids the Dean in the implementation, assessment, and advancement of YUL's mission, position and prominence in the Post-Secondary Educational sector, University, and broader community.

The role functions as the primary conduit to the University's administrative functions, ensuring effective service coordination and local implementation of institutional policies and practices and is responsible for linking administrative functions to YUL's core business within the context of institutional strategic priorities.

Education:

Bachelors degree in relevant discipline.
Masters degree in a relevant discipline, such as MBA, Masters in Library or Information Science/Studies is preferred.
Professional credentials, such as CPA, CA, or PMP would be an asset.

Experience:

7 years of senior managerial and project management experience in an educational or comparable institutional environment required.
5 years of management experience.
Experience in managing financial, human, and physical resources, including analysis, modelling, and reporting and organizational design.
Experience leading a team in an environment of change and managing staff in a unionized environment is also required. Experience dealing with crisis communications and issues management is an asset.

Skills:

Effective communication and presentation skills.
Able to effectively establish priorities and exercise sound judgement.
Process improvement, change management principles and project management skills.
Attention to innovations in management and strategy with emphasis on market competitiveness.
Interpersonal and people management skills.
Organizational skills to effectively manage multiple projects and a high volume of work with competing priorities within constrained timeframes.
Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with staff and partners in a team environment. Able to organize, motivate, and coach staff.
Effective tact and diplomacy, discretion, and interpersonal skills
Able to evoke trust.
Advanced computerized spreadsheets skill in preparing, forecasting, and monitoring budgets.
Effective analytical skills.

Additional Notes:

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Compensation:

York's CPM Compensation Framework has a salary grid consisting of 6 or 8 steps (depending on job grade) which is reviewed annually with possible adjustments, and a lump sum Performance Based Recognition Award.

Employees will receive the grid adjustment and depending on performance, eligible permanent employees may move to the next step of the grid and may receive a lump sum Performance Based Recognition Award.

Visit the CPM Compensation page on the HR Website to find out more about York's CPM Compensation Program.

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********PLEASE NOTE: Applications must be received by 11:55 pm EST on the posted deadline date, if applicable.