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Director, Administration

University of Victoria
Victoria, CAN
Full-time
Senior · 5–7 years experience
Onsite
CAD 103791-149199 yearly / year
Discovered 1 weeks ago

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Qualifications and experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree in appropriate discipline, and a minimum of 5 to 7 years’ senior level administrative experience working in a post-secondary environment.
  • An equivalent combination of education, such as a relevant graduate degree in business, leadership or public administration, and experience acceptable to the university may be considered.
  • Experience to include:
  • Management and administration of financial, material, physical and technological resources in a large and complex organization.
  • Management and supervision of staff, preferably in a multiple union/collective agreement post secondary environment.
  • Leading and managing change initiatives including process redesign and change leadership.
  • Project management, including the ability to manage and prioritize projects/work to meet deadlines.
  • Key job-specific competencies: University Competencies:

Honour people and place through personal insight, indigenous acumen, and social and cultural responsivity

Self-awareness and personal insight into one’s own multiple social locations and the impact they may have on others

Understanding of issues and concerns of equity-seeking groups; contextual understanding of the dynamics of prejudice, discrimination and harassment, including sexualized violence

Work Together through development of partnerships and inviting diverse perspectives:

Possesses a personable and genuine manner that is welcoming and conducive to cooperative interaction

Works efficiently, effectively, and collaboratively to build a clear sense of direction and achieve results within realistic time-frames

Establishes trust and manages difficult and often highly emotional circumstances while maintaining respect, dignity and integrity of all involved

Demonstrates commitment to a collaborative and collegial management style, including the ability to coach, mentor and inspire others

Is a highly effective communicator

Make a Difference through seeing the big picture, telling our story, and supporting the student experience

Ability to align goals of the Faculty with the strategic objectives of the university

Ability to think strategically

Ability to seek out ways to support the student experience

Demonstrated curiosity and interest in the accomplishments and contributions of colleagues and/or students

Make it Better through a focus on quality, service excellence, making informed decisions and remaining agile

Ability to embrace and positively adapt to change

Possesses high standards of ethical integrity

Is organized and analytical; has the ability to set priorities and see them implemented in realistic time-frames

Functions well in a fast-paced and dynamic environment

Demonstrates excellent judgment and is steadfast and calm, especially in stressful situations

Is resilient during emotionally charged situations faced by self and other team members

Unusual working conditions

Frequent periods of high volume of work related to responsibilities and deadlines. The work schedule, priorities and deadlines for the AD are self-determined according to the day-to-day priorities of the Faculty, Dean and individual department chairs, and may change rapidly and on short notice. The deadlines for many activities and tasks are non-negotiable and may be tight.

Please note that positions will close at 4 p.m. on the closing date.

Salary posted will be pro-rated based on FTE and achieved as per the collective agreement, if applicable.

Territory Acknowledgement: We acknowledge and respect the Lək̓ʷəŋən (Songhees and Xʷsepsəm/Esquimalt) Peoples on whose territory the university stands, and the Lək̓ʷəŋən and WSÁNEĆ Peoples whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day. Equity Statement: UVic is committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion and human rights in our living, learning and work environments. In pursuit of our values, we seek members who are eager to actively participate in that shared responsibility. We actively encourage applications from members of historically and systemically marginalized groups. Read our full equity statement here: www.uvic.ca/equitystatement. Accessibility Statement: If you anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application and hiring process contact: [email protected] Any personal information provided will be maintained in confidence. What UVic Offers: To learn more click here Territory Acknowledgement: We acknowledge and respect the Lək̓ʷəŋən (Songhees and Xʷsepsəm/Esquimalt) Peoples on whose territory the university stands, and the Lək̓ʷəŋən and WSÁNEĆ Peoples whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day. Equity Statement: UVic is committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion and human rights in our living, learning and work environments. In pursuit of our values, we seek members who are eager to actively participate in that shared responsibility. We actively encourage applications from members of historically and systemically marginalized groups. Read our full equity statement here: www.uvic.ca/equitystatement. Accessibility Statement: If you anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application and hiring process contact: [email protected] Any personal information provided will be maintained in confidence. What UVic Offers: To learn more click here Territory Acknowledgement: We acknowledge and respect the Lək̓ʷəŋən (Songhees and Xʷsepsəm/Esquimalt) Peoples on whose territory the university stands, and the Lək̓ʷəŋən and WSÁNEĆ Peoples whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day. Equity Statement: UVic is committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion and human rights in our living, learning and work environments. In pursuit of our values, we seek members who are eager to actively participate in that shared responsibility. We actively encourage applications from members of historically and systemically marginalized groups. Read our full equity statement here: www.uvic.ca/equitystatement. Accessibility Statement: If you anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application and hiring process contact: [email protected] Any personal information provided will be maintained in confidence. What UVic Offers: To learn more click here

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