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Administrative Manager

Company:
University of Waterloo
Location:
Waterloo, ON, N2L 3G1, Canada
Posted:
April 24, 2024
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Description:

Accountable to the academic Chair or Director for human resources administration, financial oversight, the management of facilities and equipment and health and safety responsibilities required to support the teaching and research missions of the department.

The Administrative Manager provides leadership by educating all department members of relevant policies, guidelines and practices related to financial, recruitment, space, and health and safety matters. As the senior administrative staff member in the Department, the Administrative Manager provides continuity as academic leadership changes and oversees all administrative functions of the department in partnership with the Chair

Responsibilities

Academic program delivery support and administrative management:

Advises Department members of schedules, deadlines, and documents to be submitted to the Chair

Manages confidential voting processes for selection of members to the Department’s elected committees

Provides support and assistance to new faculty and sessional instructors as required

Serves as a resource to departmental committees and provides administrative support as needed to ensure successful operation

Manages the document submission process for certification, program proposals and surveys

In consultation with the Chair and Associate Chairs, assists with the development of the teaching schedule and timetable

Prepares contracts for continuing faculty, temporary staff, sessional instructors and adjuncts

Prepares agendas for department meetings; follows up on relevant business as required

Manages department resources and facilities (space, equipment and furnishing purchases and maintenance)

Oversees administrative, financial and resource support for the undergraduate and graduate programs, as applicable

Establishes procedures for maintenance of departmental records, course evaluations and student advising

Serves as a resource within the department for the interpretation of UW policies, Faculty guidelines and department practices and provides leadership in the regular review and updating of departmental administrative policies and procedures

Serves as Health and Safety Coordinator and Fire Warden: liaise and provide reporting to the Faculty Health and Safety Coordinator and Safety Office as required; participate in annual Joint Health and Safety Inspections process; ensure completion of Health and Safety training by department employees; recruit Fire Wardens within the department; conduct reporting on risks and incidents to the Faculty Health and Safety Coordinator and Safety Office; ensure lab supervisors conduct monthly inspections (if applicable); ensure all necessary safety documentation for travel abroad, field schools, etc., and completed and communicated

Human Resources Management:

Implements recruitment, evaluation, promotion, and professional development processes for direct reports

Conducts Annual Staff Performance Review(s)if applicable

Maintains personnel files, work schedules and vacation records for faculty and staff in accordance with University policies

Ensures processes are in place for recruitment, evaluation and pay of temporary employees, co-op, casual employees, visitors and, post-doctoral fellows, and graduate students

Financial Planning and Management:

Works in partnership with the Chair and other kay stakeholders to develop budget priorities and strategies and process improvements

Ensures funds are available to support the department’s operations and oversee monthly and casual payroll, expense and travel claims

Monitors appropriate use of department accounts for accuracy and consistency with UW policies

Completes purchase requisitions or uses the P-card as required for faculty, staff and department purchases

Provides advice and reviews all department expenses; operation, faculty professional expense; endowment, research expenses and causal payroll prior to Chair’s authorization

Reconciles department expenditure, including P-card, on a monthly basis

Liaises with the Office of Research for departmental activities; monitors expenditures and commitments on faculty research grants and projects under the framework of Research Financial Compliance

Participates with Executive Officer and Faculty Financial Officer in developing best practices in budget management

Faculty appointments, annual review Department/Academic Program Reviews, sabbaticals, and tenure and promotion:

Manages faculty recruiting procedures in partnership with the Chair and the DACA

Receives and processes all applications; creates candidate files and monitors file progress and completeness; acknowledges applicants; contacts referees

Organizes application interview schedules and agendas with Chair and Committee; arranges travel and accommodation plans

Works with the Chair to organize and prepare a draft of the UARC report

Provides faculty members with information related to sabbatical application deadlines; reviews andensures Request for Leave of Absence applications are complete prior to submitting to the Chair and Dean of Arts Office for approval

In consultation with the Chair, develops, distributes, and collects all documents related to the annual faculty activity report process

Supports the department DTPC as required

Prepares tenure and promotion packages consistent with university requirements; works with the Chair in preparing briefs as required for DPTC review; submits formal documents the Dean’s office

Communication, student engagement and community outreach/special events:

Oversees department wide communications including mailing lists and social media platforms;

Engages with and maintains relationships with alumni for speaker invitations, alumni stories, awards and donor prospects

Works with the Outreach, and the Undergraduate and Graduate committees to initiate new events and improve upon current events, communications and recruitments strategies

Organizes and promotes key department events, including lecture series and colloquia

In smaller units, other roles include Undergraduate and Graduate Coordinator and Advisor (see job descriptions for a full listing of accountabilities):

Advises prospective graduate students on admission requirements, application procedures, alternative programs or preparation materials to meet eligibility requirements

Evaluates applications by reviewing transcripts and educational institutions, calculating admission averages, reviewing reference letters, confirming proficiency certifications and GRE scores

Prepares recommendation for admission and offer letters for the Associate Chair, Associate Dean and Graduate Studies Postdoctoral Affairs (GSPA) for approval

Advises current graduate students on a wide range of procedural and academic matters, including but not limited to program and milestone requirements, course selection, program status and changes, enrolment issues, co-operative education, cross registration, exam regulations, academic deadlines, petitions for extensions, graduate thesis submission and defenses

Issues funding letters to students to verify funding each term

Conducts final review of students’ transcripts to ensure all program and submission requirements have been met for programs completion

Confirms final update for graduation on Quest

Monitors and advises activity with endowment funds with regards to scholarships; trips and other expenses

Oversee and advises students for internship trip abroad training and funding

Attends meetings of the Graduate Affairs Group (GAG) and department Graduate Operations

Processes graduate scholarships and payment of awards

Serves as Scholarship Coordinator

Manages student engagement communications, events, trips and invited guests/lecturers/professionals

Graduate calendar and Graduate Affairs Group representative in consultation with the Associate Chair, Graduate Studies

Serves as the department timetable representative for the Undergraduate and Graduate programs:

Assists the development of the undergraduate & graduate course schedule each term;

Enters on Infosilem the departmental timetable for graduate and undergraduate courses each term in consultation with the Chair;

Reviews the final undergraduate and graduate course schedule for accuracy and meeting department needs

Serves as the department calendar representative for the academic programs in consultation with the Associate Chairs:

Compiles course and program changes for submission to the Undergraduate and Graduate Calendars;

Prepares submissions for the Undergraduate Affairs Group (UGAG) and Graduate Affairs Group (GAG)

Qualifications

Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

3-5 years’ experience in an administrative position required, administrative experience in an academic environment preferred

3 years’ experience related to human resources management and supervision of staff preferred with demonstrated experience successfully coaching staff

Demonstrated experience working with budgets including analysis, budgeting, and forecasting

Experience with management of facilities, space and health and safety

Experience leading through change processes

Experience with conflict management including interactions with individuals who may be experiencing mental health concerns

Well-developed organizational, analytical, customer services and communication skills (oral and written)

Demonstrated discretion and respect for confidential information and processes

Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact in a positive and supportive manner

Aptitude for attention to detail and accuracy are essential

Proven capacity to muti-task and handle a high volume of work

Advanced skill level using Microsoft Office and Excel

Intermediate skills level using PowerPoint

Other technical skills: Quest, OnBase, Infosilem, SharePoint, Outlook, WCMS, Workday, PowerBI

Familiarity with financial management systems such as Unit4, Concur, and Power BI reports

Familiarity with web management and social media tools, is preferred

Thorough knowledge of university policies and procedures

Working hours: regular hours with occasional evening work

Equity Statement

The University of Waterloo is committed to implementing the Calls to Action framed by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. We acknowledge that we live and work on the traditional territory of the Neutral, Anishinaabeg and Haudenosaunee peoples. The University of Waterloo is situated on the Haldimand Tract, the land granted to the Six Nations that includes six miles on each side of the Grand River.

The University values the diverse and intersectional identities of its students, faculty, and staff. The University regards equity and diversity as an integral part of academic excellence and is committed to accessibility for all employees. The University of Waterloo seeks applicants who embrace our values of equity, anti-racism and inclusion. As such, we encourage applications from candidates who have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including applicants who identify as First Nations, Métis and/or Inuit/Inuk, Black, racialized, a person with a disability, women and/or 2SLGBTQ+.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

The University of Waterloo is committed to accessibility for persons with disabilities. If you have any application, interview, or workplace accommodation requests, please contact Human Resources at or, ext. 45935.

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