Director, Operations

3 weeks ago

Burnaby, Canada Simon Fraser University Full time

Who We Are

SFU International is the university's hub for international relationships, knowledge and resources, enhancing and mobilizing the global reach of SFU's teaching, research and community engagement. In service to SFU's international engagement, SFU International: facilitates international strategic direction and engagement in support of institutional priorities; builds, maintains and continually improves institutional partnerships, opportunities, and modalities; and provides service, support, tools and skill enhancement for faculties and units.

About the Role

The Director, Operations & Administration will provide strategic direction and operational management oversight to support development of operational strategy and framework, enabling the delivery of SFU International's vision, mission, priorities and objectives. As a key member of the senior leadership team, the Director is responsible for identifying, securing and mobilizing core resources to ensure the success of the unit, including HR management, financial management, and systems management. The Director is responsible for driving solutions-driven results through the design, monitoring and reporting of operational frameworks and evaluation processes, ensuring successful outcomes for SFU International. The Director oversees business risks related to technology-enabled solutions which can be measured and reported on. The Director generates the department's operating budget; performs financial analyses; identifies and monitors performance indicators; and designs operational models to support decision-making. The Director plays a pivotal role in providing operational leadership, oversight and control to effectively support the long-term sustainability of SFU International.

The successful candidate should be proficient in preparing budgets, monitoring revenue and expenses, and participating collaboratively with Directors to make strategic decisions to keep initiatives within budget and on target to achieve annual and long-term goals and objectives; managing the annual and multi-annual financial planning process; and in providing guidance in the development, analysis, and projection of expenses; and identifying areas where financial integrity, accuracy, and/or timeliness standards are not being met.

Full Job Description

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, or related discipline and five years of related management experience in a complex environment including financial administration, personnel management, as well as international relations, strategic planning, and/or policy analysis, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

  • Possesses excellent analytical reasoning, problem-solving skills and decision-making skills; team leadership, supervisory, and mentorship skills; financial administration and personnel management skills.
  • Possesses verbal communication and interpersonal skills to provide information, advice and recommendations to an executive level audience; and written communication skills to produce business plans, reports, and briefing for senior management.

What We Offer

At SFU, our goal is to ensure our people are valued and supported by promoting a healthy work-life balance, professional growth and development, as well as a safe and respectful workplace. We offer continuing employees who belong in the Administrative & Professional Staff Association (APSA):

  • 4 weeks’ vacation (prorated for the first year)*
  • Hybrid-work program for eligible positions
  • Employer paid defined benefit pension plan
  • On-campus tuition waiver for employees and their immediate family members*
  • Off-campus tuition reimbursements and professional development funds*
  • And more View our benefits brochure

*Prorated for part-time employees

Additional Information

Please include your cover letter and resume in one attachment.

SFU is an equity employer and strongly encourages applications from all qualified individuals including women, Indigenous Peoples, visible minorities, people of all sexual orientations and gender identities, persons with disabilities, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the university.

We are committed to ensuring that the application and interview process is accessible to all applicants. If you require any assistance or accommodations, please contact pei_reception@sfu.ca.

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