Executive Manager, Faculty Association

7 days ago

Kitchener, Ontario, Canada University of Waterloo Full time

Overview:


Reporting directly to the Faculty Association University of Waterloo (FAUW) President, the Executive Manager (EM) is a strategic leader and advisor, working in consultative partnership with elected leadership to further and enhance the services rendered by the FA to its members.

As the most senior staff member in the Faculty Association, the EM is responsible for the overall business operations, oversight, and management of the administrative operations and infrastructure of the Faculty Association.

The EM is accountable for a wide variety of executive duties, initiatives, and special projects that have a far-reaching impact on the future success of the FA, the University, and beyond.

The EM provides strategic advice and support to the President, the Board of Directors, Officers, and Committee Chairs and members, as well as continuity within the FA during times of transition such as the President's and Board of Directors' turnover.

Areas of responsibility include finance, human resources, facilities and space, service to faculty, communications, recruitment, and other functions to support the mission of the FA.

The ED exercises considerable judgment and discretion in her/his capacity. The role has significant influence and responsibility for strategic planning and policy development.

Responsibilities:

Executive and Advisory Responsibilities

  • Supports the FAUW President and the Board of Directors to develop longterm vision and strategy for the Faculty Association, with particular focus on the interests of the membership, business operations, salary, benefit, policy negotiations, and other strategic matters
  • Translates vision and strategy into operational plans
  • Aligns resources (budget, staff, systems, and processes) with strategy
  • Responsible for annual reporting on faculty, staff and administrative infrastructure advisor, consultant, and resource person to the FAUW President, Committee Chairs, officers, and Board and committee members, providing confidential and strategic advice and problemsolving strategies
  • Maintains strict confidentiality regarding sensitive member, FAUW and University information
  • Provides general information, advice and counsel to members and other parties, and ensures that inquiries and issues are forwarded as needed
  • Identifies and provides information about emerging and ongoing situations and monitors or follows up on these situations as required
  • Provides information and conducts research on a variety of issues as requested by other faculty associations, OCUFA, and CAUT
  • Acts as a resource for FAUW negotiating committee, conducting indepth research and analysis to support the negotiating team's arguments and proposals
  • Monitors FAUW decisions to ensure their consistency with the FAUW Constitution, Memorandum of Agreement, and University policies and practices, and provides ongoing advice to the FAUW President, Board and committees regarding proposed actions and precedents, engaging the assistance of the Policy Research Assistant as needed in these matters
  • Advises on the feasibility and implications of implementing Board and committee decisions
  • Monitors and briefs FAUW leadership about developments in employment legislation and arbitrations, equity, academic freedom, and collegial governance
  • Maintains close and open lines of communication with the Academic Freedom and Tenure and Policy Officer over all major issues and concerns of the Association
  • Ensures that advice is evidence based and data informed and connects decision making with budgetary/financial impact
  • Takes into consideration a wide variety of viewpoints and perspectives that may conflict with each other
  • Builds consensus in a highly decentralized, and collegial environment
Responsible for Implementing and Achieving Long-Term and Short-Term Operational Plans

  • Provides strategic and operational leadership for the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of nonacademic services for the Faculty Association's leadership and membership, including finance, budget planning, human resources, governance, facilities management, and renovations
  • Ensures that the operational plans are delivered on time and on budget
  • Integrates functional areas to ensure effective and efficient delivery of services
  • Provides advice and expertise to the Faculty Association leadership on issues relating to operational activities
  • Resolves complex operational issues
Provides Strategic Advice and Insights to Faculty Association Leadership and Various Committees

  • Ensures that advice is evidence based and data informed and connects decision making with budgetary/financial impact
within the Faculty Association, as well as the interests of the Associations' membership

  • Takes into consideration a wide variety of viewpoints and perspectives that may conflict with each other
  • Builds consensus in a highly decentralized, and collegial environment
  • Works closely with the Faculty Association Presi

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