Job Description

Find Your Spot at Humber

At Humber, our career paths open up a world of infinite possibilities for you to explore. People are at the heart of the Humber experience. Here, every day we work shoulder to shoulder to deliver excellence, and in doing so, we redefine what it means to be a leader in polytechnic education. Humber employees are a diverse group of committed, caring and fun-loving people.

If you are interested in working in higher education and are looking to contribute to the largest polytechnic College in Ontario, as we shape the future of our students and communities, here is your opportunity to join our team.

Job Details
Position Title: Manager, Administration and Operations
Status: Full Time, Contract
Hours: 37.5 Hours Weekly
Faculty/Department: Financial Services
Campus/Location: Hybrid, but on site as per operational requirement (205 Humber College Blvd., Etobicoke, M9W 5L7)
Salary: TBD

What you will do:

The Manager, Administration and Operations role is responsible for strategically managing the effective implementation and supervision of administration and operations within Financial Services. Under the direction of the Director, Financial Services, the Manager, Administration and Operations, assists the Director with managing financial and logistical operations within the department. The role provides operational expertise to mitigate risk and ensure optimal outcomes for operational activities and projects. They lead the development, documentation and implementation of standard departmental processes that focus on improving the employee experience and ensuring the continuity of administrative support and alignment with the institutions strategic plan. The role is responsible for identifying projects and operational delivery risks and opportunities. They are key in promoting and maintaining a high level of service to customers and clients, maintaining excellent internal and external communications, and ensuring that the department operates smoothly and effectively. This role is also responsible for human resources activities (hiring, training, health and safety compliance, supervision and management of key staff), as well as developing, recommending, and implementing departmental protocol, policies, and procedures. In addition, the Manager, Administration and Operations provides support in the development and implementation of processes related to succession planning, staff planning, emergency and contingency planning in addition to planning around remote, on-campus and agile workforce models. This role is critical for the planning and implementation of all departmental human resources training along with the curation of various Training and Development modules. The Manager, Administration and Operations is responsible for negotiating and overseeing the implementation of operations related contracts in accordance with Humber procurement guidelines and is responsible for health and safety where applicable. The Manager, Administration and Operations will also be the Administrator for the College\xe2\x80\x99s corporate purchase card program and oversee both travel and expense compliance.

Qualifications

What you will bring to the role:

Education

The successful candidate will have a 4 year bachelors degree in Office Administration, Business Administration, Human Resources Administration, Social Sciences or a related field of study. Relevant work experience (in an administrative capacity, specifically within Finance) is preferred.

Experience

The incumbent will have a minimum of 5 years progressive work experience - preferably in an Administrative capacity within a Finance setting.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and diplomacy with college, business and government leaders;

Ability to organize and prepare professional documents ranging from general correspondence to extensive reports;

Expert scheduling and calendaring abilities;

Highly developed customer service, problem-solving, organizational and time management skills;

Expert experience curating, developing and delivering training and professional development;

Demonstrated respect for confidentiality and political finesse with respect to sensitive college issues;

Knowledge and familiarity with College structure and experience in an educational environment highly desirable;

Experience in a Financial office setting;

Knowledge of Human Resources Management functions including recruitment and succession planning;

Ability to work independently/ self-motivated;

Knowledge of human rights legislation and AODA;

Highly developed oral, written and presentation communication skills;

Expert in delivery of training and professional development materials;

Superior data manipulation and analytical skills;

Superior budget and financial experience;

Superior organizational skills and ability to work under pressure with little to no supervision;

Thorough understanding of procurement and purchasing practices;

Information Technology knowledge and skills i.e.: web design and social media experience;

Expert in Microsoft Office / Office 365 applications

What\xe2\x80\x99s In it for you?

• An opportunity to have an impact with a post-secondary institution, poised to do great things.
• Diverse, hard-working, committed team of people who care about each other.
• Tools and technology that will allow you to succeed at your job.
• Amazing perks
• Highly supportive work culture

At Humber College we don\xe2\x80\x99t just accept difference \xe2\x80\x94 we celebrate it! Experience comes in many forms, skills are transferable, and a progressive mindset goes a long way at Humber. If your experience is close to what we\xe2\x80\x99re looking for, consider applying and tell us why you are a great candidate for this job. Find your Spot at Humber!

We thank you for your interest in working with Humber College. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Consideration for Support Staff and Academic positions will be given to internal employees in accordance with the respective Collective Agreements.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Humber College is committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of our students and our city. We actively seek Indigenous Peoples and individuals from equity-deserving groups with demonstrated skills and knowledge to deal with all aspects of equity, diversity and inclusion in a post-secondary environment.

Accommodation
Humber College is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Our HR Generalists will work with applicants requesting accommodations at any stage of the hiring process. This document is available in alternate formats upon request.

Anti-Discrimination Statement
At Humber College, all forms of discrimination and harassment are prohibited. Students and employees have the right to study, live and work in an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment. If you need assistance on concerns related to discrimination and harassment, please contact the Centre for Human Rights, Equity and Inclusion http://hrs.humber.ca/human-rights-equity-diversity.html or the Office of Student Conduct at studentconduct@humber.ca

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