Academic Department Manager - Edmonton, Canada - University of Alberta

University of Alberta

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Edmonton, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

ALES Admin:

Competition No.

Closing Date

Nov 27, 2023
This position is a part of the Association of the Academic Staff of the University of Alberta (AASUA).

In accordance with the Administrative and Professional Officer Agreement, this full-time continuing position offers a comprehensive benefits package found here and annual salary range of $76, $127,323.00.

Location - This role is in-person at North Campus Edmonton.

Working for the University of Alberta

The University of Alberta acknowledges that we are located on Treaty 6 territory, and respects the histories, languages and cultures of First Nations, Métis, Inuit and all First Peoples of Canada, whose presence continues to enrich our vibrant community._

The University of Alberta is teeming with change makers, community builders, and world shapers who lead with purpose each and every day.

We are home to more than 40,000 students in 200+ undergraduate and 500+ graduate programs, over 13,000 faculty and staff, 260,000 alumni worldwide and have been recognized as one of Canada's Greenest Employers for over a decade.

Your work will have a meaningful influence on a fascinating cross section of people—from our students and stakeholders, to our renowned researchers and innovators who are quite literally curing diseases, making discoveries and generating solutions that make the world healthier, safer, stronger, and more just.

Working for the Department

The Faculty of Agricultural, Life and Environmental Sciences is seeking an experienced administrator for the Departments of Renewable Resources (REN R), Resource Economics and Environmental Sociology (REES), and Human Ecology (HECOL)..

These departments provide a wide breadth of integrated research and teaching programs.

Resource Economics and Environmental Sociology (REES) includes research and teaching related to the fields of environmental and resource economics, economics of agriculture food & agribusiness, environmental and resource sociology, and international development.

With a focus on enhancing people's everyday environments, Human Ecology has programs and research in aging, children, youth and families, material culture, and têxtile and apparel science.

The department of Renewable Resources' research and teachings are related to the fields of agriculture and the environment, conservation biology, environmental soil science, forest ecology and management, and reclamation and restoration of land and water.

Position summary

Reporting to the Faculty General Manager and providing operational support to the Department Chairs, the Academic Department Manager (ADM) is accountable for the design, implementation and management of efficient and effective administrative systems for their Departments.

The ADM will develop an intimate understanding of the Departments' activities and builds productive and effective ongoing relationships and networks at all levels of the organization.

The ADM will support departmental strategic planning, financial management, human resources, and academic program administration while ensuring that all operating policies and procedures support the Departments and Faculty's pursuit of excellence in teaching, research and service.

The ADM will also play an important role in governance, communications, safety, and space and facilities management.

In all facets of this role, the ADM endeavors to integrate and advance the University's commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusivity.

Responsibilities:

In conjunction with the Department Chairs, the responsibilities of the ADM include:

In collaboration with the Service Partner (Finance), manages the Departments' finances and endowments, monitors the operating budget and research projects transactions and recommends strategies and proposals regarding budget allocations /reallocations and distribution of resources to support area's priorities
In collaboration with the Service Partner (HR), provides advice and support to Academic Department Chairs

- and area supervisors on human resource issues (e.g. hiring, performance management, ER/LR) and manages the employee lifecycle (e.g. Letters of Appointment, cancelation stipends) for the Department's operating staff

Contributes professional and administrative expertise to the development of plans, objectives, solutions, policies and procedures, ensuring the integration of area planning with Faculty, College and/or University priorities
Acts as a key first point of contact for the Departments' Academic and Support Staff to answer questions, inform policies, and resolve operational issues (financial, HR, operational, IT, etc.), involving Service Partners when appropriate but generally resolving issues at the Department level
Tracks key analytics and develops reports to support departmental decision making. Responds to requests

- from the College or Faculty offices for financial and statistical informat