Job Description

Union/Affiliation:
Administrative and Professional Staff (APSA)
Pay range:
$69,903.00 to $83,473.00 annually
SFU Department Descr:
Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences - School of Public Policy
Position Grade:
9
# of openings:
1
Biweekly Hours:
72
Reporting to the Director, School of Public Policy, the Manager, Academic & Administrative Services manages the annual operating budget for the School of Public Policy Program; provides support in the administration of operating, research, and specific purpose budgets; and assists in the development, planning, and execution of instructional and conference budgets. The incumbent provides academic advice and administrative support to prospective and registered graduate students. The Manager provides support to the graduate curriculum committee and participates in long-range course planning for the Program. The incumbent monitors the graduate registration activity each semester and provides a range of general operational and administrative support for the program. The Manager, Academic & Administrative Services hires and supervises temporary support staff as required. Qualifications: Undergraduate degree and three years of related experience, including experience in financial administration and post-secondary curriculum advising, planning, and coordination OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

• Excellent financial administration, forecasting, and budget management skills.
• Excellent student advising skills.
• Excellent organizational, analytical reasoning, problem-solving, and conflict management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both oral and written).
• Knowledge of University policies and procedures and an ability to interpret and apply relevant sections of collective agreements (i.e., TSSU).
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and exercise initiative and discretionary judgment.
• Proficient in the use of financial and student management information systems (FINS, HAP, FAST & SIMS), Internet browsers, and software applications (word processing, database, spreadsheet).