Department Administrator - Halifax, Canada - Dalhousie University

Dalhousie University

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Halifax, Canada

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Description

Position Details:

Position Information
Position Title
Department Administrator

Department/Unit

Community Health & Epidemiology

Location

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Posting Number

S19023

Employee Group

DPMG

Position Type

Term

Duration of Contract (if applicable)

18 months

Employment Type

Full Time

Full-time Equivalency (FTE)

Salary
- $55,034 - $73,625 per annum

Classification

ADM05

Provisional Statement

About Dalhousie University

Dalhousie University is Atlantic Canada's leading researchintensive university and a driver of the region's intellectual, social and economic development. Located in the heart of Halifax, Nova Scotia, with an Agricultural Campus in Truro/Bible Hill, Dalhousie is a truly national and international university, with more than half of our almost 21,000 students coming from outside of the province. Our 6,000 faculty and staff foster a vibrant, purposedriven community, that celebrated 200 years of academic excellence in 2018.

Job Summary

The Department of Community Health and Epidemiology (CH&E) is part of the Faculty of Medicine and comprises approximately 22 faculty based in Nova Scotia and Saint John NB, 4 administrative staff, research personnel and 48 postdoctoral fellows. CH&E is a researchintensive and academic department within the Faculty of Medicine. Reporting to the Department Head, the administrator is responsible for the management operational requirements, which include administration, human resources, finance, information technology, infrastructure, and communications. The incumbent acts as the primary resource for faculty, staff and students on all matters related to department operations.

Key Responsibilities

Manage departmental finances, formulate budgets. Control and account for all expenses i.e., sabbaticals, retirements, faculty vacancies, business plan additions, etc.
Develop and manage policies and short

- and long-term operational plans to ensure that services and standards are provided for teaching, research, and service purposes.

Oversee the financial and human resource management for research accounts held by faculty members; ensure compliance with university and funding agency policies.
Oversee the administration of faculty and staff human resource matters and serve as an advisor to the Head and department.
Responsible for management of personnel, which includes the development of staff and ensure the proper management and delivery of all programs, projects, and activities in their scope.
Responsible for managing space and facilities.

Note

The successful applicant will be eligible for hybrid work (combination of in-person work on campus and remote work) as agreed by all parties based on operational requirements and university guidelines.

Dalhousie's vaccine mandate has been suspended at this time, and employees no longer need to provide proof of full vaccination.

However, health and safety risks to our community will continue to be monitored and a vaccine mandate may be reinstated if necessary.

Required Qualifications

Undergraduate degree, plus approximately five years' related administrative and management experience (or equivalent combination of training and experience).
Must have financial and analytical skills, as well as leadership and management skills.
Effective communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated initiative and ability to exercise sound judgment.
Must have the ability to work to deadlines and manage multiple priorities.

Assets

Supervisory skills.

Job Competencies
Respect & Inclusion

Knowledge & Thinking Skills
Communication
Resource & Process Management
Accountability for Performance & Results

Additional Information

Dalhousie University supports a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Our total compensation package includes a defined benefit pension plan, health and dental plans, a health spending account, an employee and family assistance program and a tuition assistance program._

Application Consideration

Diversity Statement