Centre Manager, Indigenous Studies - Toronto, Canada - University of Toronto

University of Toronto

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Description

Date Posted:02/14/2023

Req ID:29759

Faculty/Division:
Faculty of Arts & Science

Department:
Centre for Indigenous Studies

Campus:
St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Description:

About us:

The Faculty of Arts & Science is the heart of Canada's leading university and one of the most comprehensive and diverse academic divisions in the world.

The strength of Arts & Science derives from our combined teaching and research excellence in the humanities, sciences and social sciences across 29 departments, seven colleges and 46 interdisciplinary centres, institutes and programs.

We can only realize our mission with the dedication and excellence of engaged staff and faculty.

The diversity of opportunities and perspectives within the Faculty reflect the local and global landscape and the need for curiosity, innovative thinking and collaboration.

At Arts & Science, we take pride in our legacy of innovation and discovery that has changed the way we think about the world.

Your opportunity:

Reporting to the Director, the Centre Manager brings the strategic, HR managerial, operation and financial leadership, direction and oversight in order to contribute to and ensure the success of the Centre for Indigenous Studies.

This involves developing short and long-term strategic initiatives and processes in order to improve the overall administration of the Centre.

In support of the Centre's academic mission and administrative activities, the incumbent provides executive research services to the Director by gathering and analyzing information, statistics and data and making recommendations.

The Centre Manager provides advice and guidance to the Director on all budgetary matters, assisting in the formulation of sound financial policies, and practices, and implementing them in all aspects of the administration of the Centre's financial resources.

Works closely with the Director in planning and establishing administrative policies and procedures to support the operational and research needs of the Centre.

Responsible for the organization and daily management of the Centre's administrative offices and staff.

The Centre Manager will develop and lead projects and strategic initiatives, as well as, provide advice and make recommendations to inform a wide variety of operational issues to ensure best practices are employed by the Centre.

The Centre Manager manages and motivates administrative staff members and manages functions related to human resource management including assigning of work, hiring, performance management, and professional development of staff.

Participates in the resolution of grievances from CUPE 3902 Unit 1 and Unit 3 and USW unions and works to resolve informal complaints from staff in consultation with Human Resources.

Ensures that administrative practices relating to both administrative and academic staff conform to the University's policies and guidelines.

Qualifications:

EDUCATION:

University degree in business, economics, and/or financial management or an acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience.

EXPERIENCE:

Minimum 5 years' related and progressive experience in financial management and administration in a similar environment. Experience working with First Nations communities. Experience building and developing effective administrative systems and processes. Experience working with and interpreting policies and procedures pertaining to budget, finance, human resources, and academic administration. Experience leading, supervising and motivating staff members. Experience supervising staff in a unionized environment is an asset. Demonstrated success in the design and implementation of new initiatives and processes.

SKILLS:

OTHER:

Please note this is a TERM position ending March 15, 2024

Closing Date:02/24/2023,11:59PM ET

Employee Group:
Salaried

Appointment Type:
Budget - Continuing

Schedule:
Full-Time

Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:PM - Hiring Zone: $82,692 - $96,47- Broadband Salary Range: $82,692 - $137,819

Job Category:
Administrative / Managerial