Divisional Business Manager, Faculty of Arts

1 week ago

Surrey, British Columbia, Canada Kwantlen Polytechnic University Full time

Competition ID:

  • 3461

Internal Closing Date:

  • June 17, 2024

External Closing Date:

  • June 17, 2024

# of Openings:

  • 1
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Salary Information:

  • 1
0 - Administrative Salary Grid - $85,711 to $125,709

Employment Type:

  • Permanent Full Time

Workplace Type:

  • Hybrid

Travel Frequency:

Employee Group:

  • Administration/Management

Days of Work (BCGEU):

Hours of Work (BCGEU):

Hours per Week (BCGEU):

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Kwantlen Polytechnic University

  • KPU offers all learners opportunities to achieve success in a diverse range of programs that blend theory and practice, critical understanding, and social and ethical awareness necessary for good citizenship and rewarding careers. KPU strives to implement initiatives that will attract, support, engage, and retain KPU's people and create an environment where all employees see themselves as contributing to student learning.

JOB OVERVIEW:

DIVISIONAL BUSINESS MANAGER, FACULTY OF ARTS

  • This role reports to the Dean, Faculty of Arts and works closely with the Associate Deans. This position provides leadership and supervision for BCGEU support staff positions within the Faculty of Arts.
  • As an integral member of the administrative leadership team for the Faculty of Arts, the Divisional Business Manager (DBM) is responsible for providing strategic administrative leadership to the Faculty. The DBM is accountable for the implementation and oversight of management, financial and human resources systems and controls to ensure Faculty operations are effective and efficient and meet the needs of each program and department.
  • The DBM leads and manages processes associated with the planning and implementation of a variety of initiatives. They collaborate with the Dean to foster positive and effective working relationships within the Faculty and the University community, as well as with external colleagues, agencies, institutions, government representatives, and other key parties.
  • The DBM collaborates with department Chairs and Coordinators in enrollment planning, scheduling, resourcing, and management of the Faculty's programs. They provide direction to faculty and staff for matters relating to policy, systems, procedures, budget, and collective agreement interpretation. The DBM works closely with Enrollment and Registrar Services, International Education, and other academic Faculties to ensure streamlined and effective enrollment management and program structures that meet the needs of students.

Please note:

KPU supports internal development and growth opportunities and as a result, internal talent has been identified.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

  • Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or Business Management required;
  • Minimum five years of administrative experience with increasing levels of responsibility;
  • Or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

COMPETENCIES

  • Demonstrated team leadership and the ability to engage and motivate employees, to work collaboratively as an effective team player throughout an organization. Previous experience working in a complex and unionized higher educational institution is preferred.
  • Proven ability to deal with sensitive situations that call for the use of diplomacy, tact and professionalism in the delivery of information and explanations.
  • Demonstrated judgment, discretion and the ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality.
  • Ability to plan and manage multiple projects in a rapidly changing environment, effectively prioritizing work to meet departmental goals.
  • Demonstrated innovation and change management skills which include supporting and encouraging new ideas and approaches to build organizational effectiveness.
  • Previous experience within the postsecondary sector preferred.
  • Knowledge of external accrediting agencies, administrative and reporting requirements, strategic enrollment management concepts and academic policies and processes that contribute to a quality educational experience preferred.
  • Demonstrated ability to perform complex budget management.
  • Ability to travel between campuses is required.
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Salary Information
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In the normal course, employees will be hired, transferred or promoted between the minimum and approximately halfway of the salary range for a job with consideration given to internal equity.

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