Vice‐president, Finance and Administration - Lethbridge, Canada - University of Lethbridge

University of Lethbridge

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The University of Lethbridge (uLethbridge), Alberta's Destination University, is a comprehensive and researchintensive university founded on the principles of liberal education, a place where inspired scholars truly and effectively integrate research and creativity with teaching. Many worldclass researchers have made their home here and continue to push the boundaries of their disciplines supported by outstanding facilities and a thriving graduate and postdoctoral program.
Founded in 1967 on traditional Blackfoot land, we are a place where student engagement is prioritized, and students at all levels are involved in research and creative activities as part of their learning experiences on a daily basis. uLethbridge offers more than 150 undergraduate and 60 specialized graduate programs in the faculties of Arts & Science, Education, Fine Arts, Health Sciences, the School of Liberal Education, the School of Graduate Studies, and the Dhillon School of Business, at two campuses
Lethbridge and Calgary to more than 8,250 students. uLethbridge takes pride in enhancing community engagement and is committed to collaborating with Indigenous peoples and communities to ensure that their partnerships, and ensuing programs, meet the needs of these communities. ULethbridge is committed to creating and supporting environments that incorporate principles of equity, diversity and inclusion, are respectful to all, and encourage diversity of thoughts in the discussions.

Position Details

Reporting directly to the President and Vice-Chancellor, The Vice‐President, Finance and Administration (the Vice-President) is responsible, fully or in a shared capacity, for seven reporting units (Ancillary Services, Facilities, Financial Services, Human Resources, Office of General Counsel, Pronghorns Athletics, and Recreation Services). The Vice-President plays a crucial role in aligning the University's operations and academic priorities along with the University Mandate Statement and the University Strategic Plan. Dedicated and committed to ensuring student success, the Vice-President is forward looking and innovative and will maintain and strengthen the current and long term effectiveness of all financial functions, while also overseeing the development and implementation of financial, human resource and administrative systems.
With superior relationship building skills, the Vice-President takes part in negotiations and the administration of collective agreements with key University associations and actively engages in external relations and government affairs. The Vice-President will create an atmosphere within their portfolio that motivates staff members to contribute to the academic mandate, financial stability, human resource achievements and administrative excellence of the institution.
Position Qualifications

Starting Salary Range (at 1.0 FTE)