Associate Director, Operations & Finance

University of Western Ontario

$82K — $117K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Undergraduate Degree in Business Management/Administration
  • CPA Designation; MBA preferred
  • 7 years' administrative experience in budget and HR management
  • 5 years' supervisory experience
  • Experience with strategic planning in athletic/recreation programs

Responsibilities

  • Support long-range strategic planning and day-to-day operations
  • Oversee facility planning and budget management
  • Manage institutional partnerships to align with university goals
  • Direct financial and human resources for operational success
  • Ensure department programs enhance the student experience

Benefits

  • Opportunity for professional growth in a leadership role
  • Engagement in a vibrant community focused on student success
  • Chance to influence and improve athletic/recreational programs
  • Supportive work environment enhancing interpersonal skills
  • Access to continued education and relevant workshops
Full Job Description
Classification & Regular Hours

Hours per Week: 35

Salary Grade: 17

The base salary will be $82,230 - $117,360 per annum. Starting salary will be aligned with the successful candidate's experience, skills, and demonstrated qualifications.

Responsibilities

The Associate Director, Operations & Finance will report to the Director, Sports and Recreation Services and be accountable for supporting for the achievement of the long-range strategic planning, as well as the day-to-day implementation of all operations. Operations, Sports & Recreation facilities and major capital initiatives. The Associate Director is responsible for long-term facility planning, budget oversight, institutional partnerships, and ensuring department facilities and infrastructure align with the strategic priorities of the University and Sports & Recreation. managing financial and human resources, leading and directing the work of others, and providing comprehensive consultation on a variety of administrative processes. Working closely with other members of the department leadership team, the Associate Director will ensure programs and services offered by the Department are contributing to a vibrant student experience and support the success of Sports and Recreation Services.

Qualifications

Education:
  • Undergraduate Degree in Business Management/Administration
  • CPA Designation, Master's of Business Administration (MBA) preferred

Experience:
  • 7 years' administrative experience, managing budgets, human resources and financial experience in a complex office environment
  • 5 years' experience supervising staff and projects
  • Experience with the implementation of strategic, human resources, and financial plans
  • Experience initiating, leading and implementing proactive processes, policies and strategies to facilitate improvement
  • Experience in an athletics and recreation program preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
  • Knowledge of general office procedures, best practices, for assessing, developing and implementing new business processes and procedures
  • In-depth knowledge of financial budgeting and principles to develop financial models, forecasts and analysis, of strategic planning processes, Human Resources principles and practices, Employment Standards Act and other relevant legislation
  • Ability to promote individual growth by encouraging others to learn new skills and develop themselves
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with an ability to work in a respectful manner with a diverse community of faculty and staff
  • Results-oriented with the ability to motivate and coach employees to meet high performance standards, while working effectively as a member of the leadership team
  • Outstanding written and verbal communication skills with the ability to converse with, write reports for, and deliver presentations to all levels of the organization
  • Ability to quickly re-allocate resources and adjust priorities in response to unexpected events or changing circumstances
  • Analytical skills in the areas of financial and business management to draft budget proposals, forecast expenses and monitor relevant accounts
  • Advanced computer skills in Word, Excel, Outlook and database expertise (PeopleSoft preferred)
  • Extremely organized and detail-oriented with superior multi-tasking skills
  • Understanding of privacy regulations and ability to work confidentiality
  • Ability to organize and effectively manage financial and human resources needed to achieve results
  • Excellent judgement with the ability to make sound assessment of urgency and appropriate consultations for resolution
  • Creative problem solving skills, with a consultative and collaborative approach to addressing issues and opportunities, especially regarding confidential/sensitive matters
  • A well-defined sense of diplomacy, including solid negotiation and conflict resolution skills
  • Knowledge of human resource principles, practices and demonstrated ability in human resource planning
  • Demonstrated analytical ability with a sound knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles
  • Familiarity with University policies and procedures preferred


Background Checks

Please note, successful applicants will be required to complete a credit check satisfactory to the employer.

Please Note:

This position is an existing vacancy. This position is fully in-person, on-site. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

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