Academic Department Manager overseeing budgets, HR, scheduling and operations for Alberta School of Business departments. Supporting faculty excellence in teaching, research and service.
Responsibilities
Develop plans, objectives, solutions, policies and procedures with Academic Department Chairs and the Faculty General Manager
Prepare and manage department budgets, monitor financial systems and track fund utilization
Act as key contact for department human resources issues and advise Academic Department Chairs
Oversee financial and human resource transactions
Develop and execute communications for stakeholders
Create department course schedules and establish teaching assignments
Oversee timetable changes and communication to staff and students
Administer the department website and manage records retention
Write and review administrative policies and advise faculty and staff
Provide financial and non-financial reports to the Department Chair
Provide materials for accreditation maintenance reporting
Oversee probation reviews, promotion and increment eligibility processes
Prepare and audit FEC/ATSEC materials, annual reports and tenure and promotion cases
Lead and supervise support staff, including performance appraisals and leave administration
Directly supervise 2 Academic Department Coordinators and indirectly supervise 2 Academic Department Coordinators
Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce/Business Administration
5-7 years of experience in hiring, leading, supervising, conducting performance evaluations, mentoring staff and managing employee performance
Experience working in a large unionized environment and knowledge of the Faculty, APO, ATS, NASA and TRAS Agreements
High level of analytical, problem-solving and critical-thinking skills
Training/experience in strategic planning, project management, resource planning, business process review and change management
Demonstrated experience in human resources, financial analysis and budgeting
Demonstrated use of Excel, databases, Uplan, PeopleSoft (Finance, HCM, Campus Solutions) and SupplyNet
Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Applications
Ability to work independently
Strong written, verbal and public presentation, organization and interpersonal skills
Excellent tact and professionalism for negotiation, conflict resolution and handling highly confidential matters
Knowledge of the University of Alberta’s governance, policies and procedures, and academic culture
Excellent time management and ability to manage competing deadlines
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package
Initial appointment of 18 months
Secondment opportunities may be considered
Hybrid work with a mix of remote and in-person work
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