Faculty Finance and Administration Manager, SCS

Durham College

• $100K — $125K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 4-year degree in Business Administration, Finance, or Accounting required.
  • 5+ years of experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
  • Proven leadership and staff supervision experience.
  • Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of work.
  • Project management expertise is a plus.
  • Knowledge of post-secondary education is advantageous.
  • Excellent communication skills for reports and presentations.
  • Strong interpersonal skills for team leadership and conflict resolution.
  • High-level organizational and analytical skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and collaborative platforms.
  • Experience with enterprise financial systems and project management software.

Responsibilities

  • Lead operating and capital budget cycles and monitor variances.
  • Prepare financial analyses and reports for leadership.
  • Oversee procurement processes and ensure policy compliance.
  • Coordinate faculty-wide and external projects, managing timelines and deliverables.
  • Build partnerships with community and funding agencies.
  • Support proposal writing and revenue generation efforts.
  • Supervise administrative and student staff, developing SOPs and compliance systems.
  • Represent the Faculty on committees and strengthen internal and external relationships.

Benefits

  • Professional development opportunities.
  • Supportive work environment focused on equity and inclusion.
  • Engagement with community partners and stakeholders.
  • Access to resources for project management and financial systems.
  • Opportunities to lead impactful initiatives within the Faculty.
Full Job Description
Faculty Finance and Administration Manager, SCS
COMPETITION NO. AD26-27
Band 11: $100,363 - $125,454


Duties and Responsibilities:

The Faculty Finance and Administration Manager plays a critical role inthe overall administration and leadership of the Faculty of Social andCommunity Services. This position provides strategic, financial, andoperational oversight to ensure the effective delivery of Faculty initiatives,special projects, academic programming, and day-to-day operations. Reporting tothe Executive Dean, the incumbent acts as the key liaison between Facultyleadership, internal college services, community partners, and governmentagencies. The role requires advanced financial acumen, project managementexpertise, and strong leadership skills to coordinate staff, manage budgets,and ensure accountability in all aspects of Faculty administration.

Financial Management and Budget Oversight:
  • Lead operating and capital budget cycles, monitor variances, and ensure alignment with priorities.
  • Prepare financial analyses, costing models, and reports for leadership.
  • Oversee procurement processes, compliance with policies, and credit card reconciliations.

Project and Special Initiatives Management:
  • Provide leadership and coordination for faculty-wide and external projects.
  • Plan, coordinate, and implement Faculty-wide and external projects.
  • Manage timelines, deliverables, logistics, and quality assurance.
  • Build and maintain partnerships with community and funding agencies.
  • Support proposal writing, funding applications, and revenue generation.
  • Analyze project data and create comprehensive reports.

Operational Leadership and Office Management:
  • Supervise and support administrative and student staff.
  • Develop and maintain SOPs, records management, and risk/compliance systems.
  • Provide operational support for scheduling, events, accreditation, and professional development.
  • Lead the identification of Faculty needs including specialized space, equipment, classroom/office renovations, classroom/lab supplies, etc. and oversee procurement and implementation
  • Contribute to strategic planning and identify efficiencies.

Stakeholder and Partnership Engagement
  • Represent the Faculty on committees and working groups.
  • Strengthen relationships with internal departments and external partners.
  • Coordinate marketing, recruitment and outreach activities including annual asset review.
  • Coordinate promotional activities and events to enhance program visibility.

Qualifications:
  • A minimum of a 4-year degree in Business Administration, Finance or Accounting.
  • A minimum of 5-years experience in budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis
  • Demonstrated leadership and staff supervision experience.
  • Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion in all matters related to students, staffing and programming.
  • Project management expertise is considered an asset.
  • Knowledge of post-secondary education considered an asset
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare clear reports, deliver presentations, and build effective relationships across diverse stakeholders.
  • Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to lead teams, resolve conflicts, and manage stakeholder expectations.
  • High-level organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and collaborative platforms (Teams, OneDrive).
  • Experience with enterprise financial systems, and project management software
  • Experience with student information systems considered an asset. (e.g., Banner, or equivalent)

Please note this posting is for an existingvacancy.

Please apply belowby submitting your cover letter and resume to the online portal. Job Competition closes at 7:00 p.m. EST on October 8, 2026. Competition number AD26-27.

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