School and Business Operations Support Officer Permanent FT - Brantford, ON, Canada - St. Clement's School

Description

SCHOOL AND BUSINESS OPERATIONS

SUPPORT OFFICER

Full-Time - 35 Hours per week - 12 Month Position (1.0 FTE)

Start Date: June 10, 24; Duration: Permanent

The School and Business Operations Officer is accountable to the Manager of Financial Services and is responsible to provide leadership, resource support, guidance/counsel and training with respect to school and central office operations and to provide indirect supervision to school secretaries.

Given the central nature of Business Services, it is imperative the School and Business Operations Officer work in collaboration and cooperation with schools and other departments to build and execute oversight mechanisms for the school and business operations of the Board to make certain that efficient and effective practices are active

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Post-secondary degree or diploma in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or related field or equivalent.
• Minimum of three (3) years business experience with advanced knowledge of accounting, budgeting, and developing and implementing best practices for improved efficiencies - preferably in an educational setting.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills with experience in the effective management of multiple projects and demonstrated ability to successfully complete tasks.
• Demonstrate personal initiative, sound judgement, strong interpersonal, organization, and communication skills with the ability to function effectively and collaboratively with various employee groups.
• Strong analytical skills with a commitment to accuracy and attention to detail.
• Advanced understanding and skill in use of financial information (preferably School Cash Online and K212) and other applications (Excel, Access, Power Point, Word, etc.).
• Valid driver license and vehicle.

KEY JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Provide excellent customer service to school administration, school office, and business operations staff.
• Collaborate with various business departments (Financial Services, Information Technology Services, Facility Services, Procurement Services, and Human Resource Services) and coordinate training as required.
• Train and assist administrators and secretaries with the financial systems used by the Board as well as with the implementation of financial policies and procedures.
• Review business operations, polices, and procedures at schools (school generated funds, budgets, and enrolment) and make recommendations to administrators and secretaries for improvement.
• Provide counsel and support to schools facing an internal or external audit.
• Manage school finance and ERP system access, security profiles and user authority limits.
• Support the implementation of new school operations initiatives and facilitate communication between Board office and schools.
• Provide assistance to Financial Services in the financial reporting process, including year-end audit support, as required.
• Business administration of the Board's International Education Program, including assisting schools with admission and documentation requirements.
• Oversee the Board's Community Use of Schools, with clerical support from Facility Services, including policy implementation, liaising with Parishes and community groups, training, and reporting requirements.
• Administer the Board's Ancillary contract management and outreach with daycares, Parishes, joint use agreements, and other service providers.
• Other duties as assigned by the Manager of Financial Services.

About Us:

As a Catholic Learning Community, the Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board provides faith formation and academic excellence, which enables our graduates to live a life of love and service in Christ. The Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board provides a Christ-centered education to approximately 12,000 students within 28 elementary schools, 3 secondary schools and a multisite Alternative Education school and 3 administrative offices.

The Board currently employs over 1500 permanent staff and approximately 350 casual and occasional staff which includes teachers who are supported by a team of consultants, principals and administrators and non-academic staff who work to ensure the best possible facilities, supports and resources are available to our students and the system. The Board encompasses the broad geographical area of the City of Brantford and the counties of Brant, Haldimand and Norfolk. We are located approximately one hour west of Toronto, one hour east of London and one hour south of Kitchener-Waterloo.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Statement
The Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board believes in giving each and every applicant an equal opportunity to succeed on their own merit and we strive to hire staff that reflect and support the diverse perspectives, experiences and needs of our students and our communities. We remain committed to upholding our Catholic values of equity and inclusion in our living, learning and work environments. Therefore, in pursuit of our values, we seek members who will work respectfully and constructively with differences and across the district in actualizing the Board's Multi-Year Strategic Plan. We actively encourage applications from individuals from all groups and specifically those groups that may experience systemic barriers. We value and respect the contributions that each person brings to enriching the Board and are committed to ensuring full and equal participation for all in the communities that we serve.

Accessibility and Accommodation Statement
We also recognize our duty to accommodate and to foster a culture of inclusion. Consistent with our Catholic social teachings and virtues, we will make any appropriate accommodation based on any of the protected grounds in the Human Rights Code to support candidate participation in the hiring process. When contacted, candidates will be provided with an overview of the various elements of the hiring process. If you require accommodation for reasons of disability in the application or interview process, please email your request to in advance of any part of the process. All information received relating to a candidate's required accommodation will be addressed confidentially by Human Resource Services.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

Rick Petrella
Chair of the Board

Michael McDonald
Director of Education & Secretary

BRANT HALDIMAND NORFOLK CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD
Excellence in Learning ~ Living in Christ
322 Fairview Drive, P.O. Box 217, Brantford, ON N3T 5M8
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