Chief Administrative Officer - Toronto, Canada - University of Toronto

University of Toronto

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Toronto, Canada

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Description

Date Posted:01/11/2023

Req ID: 29029

Faculty/Division:
Faculty of Law

Department:
Faculty of Law

Campus:
St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Description:

The Faculty of Law is one of the oldest professional faculties at the University of Toronto. Today, it is one of the world's great law schools.

The Faculty's rich academic program is complimented by its many legal clinics and public interest programs, and supported by an array of in-house student services.

The Faculty of Law is housed in the elegant, state-of-the-art Jackman Law Building alongside two historical buildings, Flavelle House and Falconer Hall, on the St.

George Campus in downtown Toronto.

Reporting to the Dean of the Faculty of Law, and working closely with the Faculty's senior administrative leadership team, the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) provides leadership and strategic direction for the overall revenue generation and business administration activities, and ensures the efficient and effective strategic management of the Faculty's resources.

The CAO has full managerial authority over the administrative staff in the office of the CAO.

In consultation with the Dean, the incumbent oversees the delivery of administrative services and the development, implementation and evaluation of strategic short and long term administrative plans that support the mission of the Faculty.

These Administrative Services include:

Finance, Human Resources, IT, Facility Operations and Services and Space Management, Capital and Renovation Project Management, Health and Safety, as well as Risk Management.

The CAO is responsible for developing, coordinating and implementing excellent standards in the core administrative systems that support Faculty, Staff and Students in all areas in the Faculty.

The CAO represents the Faculty in consultation with, or advice to, other University departments, divisions or portfolios in regards to University-wide administrative practices, processes or policies.

The CAO also develops and maintains internal and external relations within the University and the broader community.

The incumbent provides advice and policy interpretation to the Dean, Assistant Deans, Associate Deans, Faculty, Directors and Managers and ensures administrative policies and procedures are in compliance with University policies and Government legislation and other relevant regulatory bodies.

QUALIFICATIONS

Masters' degree in Business Administration or related professional designation or an equivalent combination of education and experience in the fields of finance, administration, operations and human resources. Combined JD/MBA degree is an asset.
Minimum 8 years of professional management experience working in a complex and culturally diverse environment in Higher Education or comparable work environment.
Experience overseeing a significant administrative portfolio of finance, human resources, IT, facility operation and services, space management, capital and renovation project management, health and safety and risk management
Experience working in a collaborative and collegial environment; managing in a unionized environment and developing and managing large budgets; experience in project management
Highly developed entrepreneurial skills and record of achievement in this area,
Superior interpersonal and communications skills,
Strong strategic and financial planning and management skills,
Sophisticated understanding of administrative services (e.g. finance, human resources, facility operation, etc.)
Strong project management and negotiation skills,
Demonstrated commitment to equity and diversity.
Ability to manage multiple conflicting priorities and unexpected emergencies.
Knowledge of relevant Faculty and University Policies.

Closing Date:02/20/2023, 11:59PM ET

Employee Group:
Salaried

Appointment Type:
Budget - Continuing

Schedule:
Full-Time

Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:PM - Hiring Zone: $128,306 - $149,69- Broadband Salary Range: $128,306- $213,844

Job Category:
Administrative / Managerial