Business Operations Manager, Academic

3 months ago


Oakville, Canada Sheridan College Full time

Reporting to the Vice President (VP), Academic and VP Administrative Services, the Business Operations Manager, Academic and Administrative Services provides operational management and administrative leadership to a variety of complex and confidential functions in support of project management, reports, presentations, communications, operations, procedures, implementation and policy compliance for both offices.

The Manager will support the establishment, monitoring and reporting on short
- and long-term divisional initiatives across both portfolios. The Manager oversees the departmental policy and procedure review schedule and supports the VPs in the daily operations and situations that are frequently confidential, conflicting or sensitive in nature. The Manager acts as a primary liaison for internal and external stakeholders for inquiries and issue resolution. The Manager establishes and managers effective information and records management systems.

**What You’ll Be Doing**
- Leading, overseeing and participating in a wide range of short
- and long-term initiatives assigned by the VPs and oversees the progress of divisional initiatives for reporting and follow up action.
- Leading the divisional business planning process and supporting the development, alignment, and implementation of strategic projects across the division.
- Managing the flow of communication to and from the Offices of the VP Academic and VP Administrative Services acting as the primary liaison for inquiries, providing advice and recommendations.
- Planning and preparing reports, presentations, communications, and correspondence on behalf of the VP.
- Planning and managing the administrative operations of the Offices of the VP Academic and VP Administrative Services ensuring people and systems are in place to effectively manage information, records, policies and procedures.
- Leading staff within the office of the VPs - including identifying staffing requirements, recruiting, training, mentoring/coaching, motivating, conducting performance evaluations, and supporting professional development.
- Performing other duties/activities as required.

**About You**

You have the skills and knowledge to work with an increasingly diverse student and staff population as well as a proven commitment to **anti-oppression, equity**, and **inclusion**.

You are a **self-directed** natural **leader** with a highly **collaborative **spirit which, combined with your keen **interpersonal** and **conflict-resolution **skills, empowers you to build positive and collaborative relationships, lead and motivate staff, create and maintain a positive organizational culture.

You have excellent interpersonal and **communication** skills to articulate Sheridan’s vision, gain understanding of complex technical issues, or to seek agreement on sensitive issues that may involve budget, human resources, conflict resolution, or project deliverables.

You have superlative **facilitation **and **presentation** skills to positively represent the College at conferences, outreach events etc.

You are **self-reflective**, **flexible** and **agile** with solid **change management** skills.

You have excellent skills in **research**, **analysis** and **synthesis** of information.
- 4-year bachelor’s degree or 3-year diploma/degree with either a post graduate certificate in Education, Business or a related field.
- 7-years relevant professional experience in management, operations, administration (including people management) with a minimum of three years at the senior administrative level.
- Broad general knowledge of organizational processes, including but not limited to: budgeting, financial analysis, purchasing, staff supervision, records management.
- Understanding and knowledge of: academic and administrative environments; college governance operations (e.g., Senate, Board); and, governing policies, procedures and related practices.
- Experience working and consulting with senior management in a complex diverse organization; specific understanding of senior administration’s roles and responsibilities
- Well-developed communication (oral, written & presentation) skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills to effectively build and develop positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) designation is desired.

**Who We Are**
- For more information, visit: Why Work at Sheridan

**Other Details**

**Faculty/Department**: Finance & Administration
**Primary Work/Campus Location**: Trafalgar (may be assigned activities at any Sheridan campus)
**Work Categorization**: Hybrid Position | On-site at least 3 days/week
**Reference #**: J0924-1309
**Employee Group**: Administrative
**Payband**: NL
**Salary Range**: $88,228 - $110,284
A**pplication Deadline**: October 15, 2024

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