Administrative Officer
2 weeks ago
Overview:
The Administrative Officer is a strategic leader and advisor, ensuring the department is well positioned to achieve the development and implementation of its strategic plan. As the most senior staff member in the department, the AO is responsible for overall business operations, human resource management, financial oversight, administrative infrastructure, and the management of facilities, including equipment and technology. The AO is responsible for initiating and developing strategic relationships with external organizations and other internal departments to support and further the teaching, research and community outreach activities, goals, and objectives. The AO provides continuity within the department during times of transition, such as the Chair’s turnover. The AO exercises considerable judgment and discretion in their capacity.
**Responsibilities**:
Strategic Planning and Development
- Provide strategic, confidential advice and direction to Department Chair and Associate Chairs as they develop short
- and long-term vision and strategy for the Kinesiology and Health Sciences (KHS) Department in academic, research and outreach programming
- Provide academic administrators confidential advice and strategies (e.g., human resources, budget, financial oversight, organizational change, personnel issues, infrastructure etc.) to translate vision into operational plans
- Active member of the Kinesiology and Health Sciences Executive committee, which assists the Chair with all aspects of strategic planning of the department
- Develop long-term strategies for the Department (e.g., undergraduate and graduate program expansion, research opportunities, clinical research programs and outreach etc.)
- Develop plans and oversee space management, renovation and new construction projects
- Manage related research units and centers including oversight of facilities, utilization, financial management and performance (i.e., Centre for Community, Clinical and Applied Research excellence (CCCARE), Centre for Musculoskeletal Disorders (CREMSD))
- Oversee strategic marketing and communication activities, including digital presence (i.e., website, social media)
- Oversee the planning and execution of all promotional and special events within the department (retreats, reviews, program reviews and site visits)
- Develop and foster community, corporate, not-for-profit and professional agency partnerships
Human Resources Management
- Oversee the recruitment, on-boarding, evaluation, promotion, professional development, and retention of administrative, technical support and teaching staff ensuring roles match current needs of the department and strategic planning for future activities
- Provide direct supervision to Teaching group and Operations group leads and all administrative support staff and indirect support/supervision of all other academic and research staff in the department
- Provide support for all department faculty hiring and assist Chair with the recruitment, mentoring, evaluation, promotion, and retention of faculty
- Oversee the on-boarding of new faculty including office and laboratory set-up, training on HR and finance systems and process, department support roles and University wide systems. Review all new staff position descriptions & reclassifications approving grading and compensation
- recommendations
- Coordinate with other University departments and services to ensure that Kinesiology and Health Sciences is operational and compliant with university policies and procedures
- Oversee succession planning processes and discussions
Financial oversight
- Develop & implement financial controls within the department to ensure compliance
- Oversee the development and monitoring of the department annual operating budget
- Ensure that funds are available to support the department operations
- Ensure that all operating, trust, endowment, capital and research accounts are properly managed
- Monitor and report on the financial status of major strategic and operational priorities
- Develop and maintain business plans for planned or anticipated program changes & enhancements to ensure financial viability - including matters that relate to infrastructure, human resources, marketing, teaching and common research facilities and outreach activities
Academic and Research Operations Oversight
- Provide advice and consultation as needed for the Undergraduate and Graduate Committees
- Oversee the development and administration of course budgets for undergraduate teaching in conjunction with the Instructor and Experiential Lab Manager
- Oversee the undergraduate and graduate course and laboratory scheduling / planning process
- Coordinate annual plan for graduate teaching assistants and the yearly risk assessment for the associated funding model
- Supervise the Teaching staff group and (Operations or Tech) team leads to coordinate and support smooth operation of departmental equipment and technology for teaching and
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