Managing Director, Operations, Faculty of Medicine

* Leads the implementation of strategic initiatives that build upon the Office of the Dean, Faculty of Medicine, Strategic Plan.* Ensures Faculty of Medicine unit leaders and staff understand and uphold the unit strategy, goals, and objectives.* Develops a solid understanding of the work performed by each unit; responds to and gives direction on issues escalated by Unit Leads.* Develops unit goals, defines measures of progress and leads teams in aligning their day-to-day activities with strategic priorities in support of the Office’s and the University’s vision, values, and purpose. This includes leading and overseeing the development, implementation, evaluation, and reporting of progress on initiatives within each unit.* Develops frameworks, policies, procedures, and other systems to support the execution of UBC Faculty of Medicine’s strategic objectives.* Addresses and resolves complex operational issues, working with the SLT.* Provides administrative leadership in operational, facilities, financial management, and IT planning.* Understands and identifies core organizational issues, challenges, progress and risks; provides direction and resolves issues if needed.* Has responsibility for budgetary oversight in collaboration with UBC Vice President and Finance Operations portfolio.* Performs other duties as assigned.Inappropriate actions, errors in performance or indiscretions in judgment can negatively impact the Office of the Dean, Faculty of Medicine's working relationships and credibility with a range of critical internal and external partners, may result in legal action or negative public relations, incur inappropriate costs, and/or jeopardize the unit's reputation in the areas of collaborative health education, research and health systems. **Supervision Received**Leads the Office of the Dean, Faculty of Medicine, on operational, facilities and IT administration strategic planning. In addition, the Director, Finance has a dotted line report into this position. **Minimum Qualifications*** Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one’s own.* Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one’s own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion.* Advanced knowledge of the post-secondary environment as well as University governance, policies, procedures, and protocols.* Advanced knowledge of the relationships and organizational structure or infrastructure within the University.* Advanced communication, relationship management, and mediation skills, including an ability to influence, negotiate with, and build productive working relationships with team members, key partners, senior University management, and external partners to achieve required outcomes.* Ability to negotiate and facilitate resolutions to complex issues.* Fosters a culture of integrity, collegiality, and agility within a collaborative working environment.* Ability to remain calm in situations of tension and complexity.* Advanced knowledge of strategic operational planning, facilities and project management, and IT administration.* Excellent public relations, conflict management, and interpersonal skills.* Excellent planning, organizational, leadership, and management skills.* Ability to present key concepts verbally and in writing clearly.* Ability to demonstrate sound judgment and take a broad approach to decision making.* Ability to make connections between current actions and future consequences.* Ability to independently research, analyze, interpret, and respond appropriately in complex situations.* Ability to diplomatically, sensitively, and effectively respond and resolve issues that arise.* Demonstrated capacity to exercise discretion and sensitivity working with complex, confidential and sensitive issues and to maintain strict confidentiality.* Proficiency in the use of administrative management, information, and communications systems.
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