Manager, Admin & Operations

April 23 2024
Expected expiry date: May 3 2024
Industries Education, Training
Categories Office manager
Remote
Halifax, NS • Full time

Position Details

Position Information

Position Title Manager, Admin & Operations
Department/Unit Learning & Teaching
Location Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Posting Number S125-24
Employee Group DPMG
Position Type Regular, On-Going
Duration of Contract (if applicable)
Employment Type Full Time
Full-time Equivalency (FTE) 1
Salary $51,234 - $68,435 per annum
Classification ADM-04
Provisional Statement
This is a provisional classification. Formal regular review classification procedures may be initiated at any time by the incumbent or supervisor after the incumbent has worked a minimum of six months in the role.
About Dalhousie University
Dalhousie University is Atlantic Canada's leading research-intensive university and a driver of the region's intellectual, social and economic development. Located in the heart of Halifax, Nova Scotia, with an Agricultural Campus in Truro/Bible Hill, Dalhousie is a truly national and international university, with more than half of our almost 21,000 students coming from outside of the province. Our 6,000 faculty and staff foster a vibrant, purpose-driven community, that celebrated 200 years of academic excellence in 2018.
Job Summary
The Centre for Learning and Teaching (CLT) works in partnership with academic units, faculty members, and graduate students to enhance the practice and scholarship of learning and teaching at Dalhousie. Reporting to the Director, CLT, the Manager of Administration & Operations will provide research and project management support as well as manage CLT budget and office personnel, and support the work of the CLT Leadership Team.
Key Responsibilities
  • Provide project management oversight for CLT projects, committees and working groups. This includes completing research and information gathering; delegating and overseeing administrative support tasks; and acting as a resource for the CLT leadership team and other members of CLT.
  • Coordinate CLT's ongoing program evaluation including determining, in consultation, appropriate evaluation strategies and performance indicators to determine programming effectiveness. Prepare and analyze surveys. Undertake focus groups or interviews.
  • Provide high-level support for office, budget, and human resources processes. Manage budget forecasting and oversight, and advise on budgetary matters.
  • Generate ideas and concepts and write statements to communicate CLT's core values and attributes.
  • Provide executive support to the CLT Leadership Team. This includes acting as a liaison between the CLT office and internal and external stakeholders, and managing calendars and meeting requests, delegating as necessary to other administrative personnel.
Note
The successful applicant will be eligible for hybrid work (combination of in-person work on campus and remote work) as agreed by all parties based on operational requirements and university guidelines.
Required Qualifications
  • Undergraduate degree in a relevant field, with approximately five years' related work experience (or an equivalent combination of training and experience).
  • Research experience and experience with budget management and program evaluation.
  • Demonstrated excellent interpersonal and communication (verbal and written) skills.
  • Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently and strategically as well as strong supervisory and management skills.
Assets
Job Competencies
The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate proficiency in Dalhousie's core and leadership competencies (https://www.dal.ca/dept/leaders.html), in particular:

- Self-Awareness & Professionalism
- Respect & Inclusion
- Adaptability
- Knowledge & Thinking Skills
- Communication
Additional Information
Dalhousie University supports a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Our total compensation package includes a defined benefit pension plan, health and dental plans, a health spending account, an employee and family assistance program and a tuition assistance program.
Application Consideration
Applications from current university employees and external candidates are assessed concurrently. Current university employees will be given special consideration.

We sincerely appreciate all applications and note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted directly by the hiring department or Human Resources.
Diversity Statement
Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous persons (especially Mi'kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. For more information, please visit www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity.
Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies 1
Open Date 04/23/2024
Close Date 05/03/2024
Open Until Filled No
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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents
  1. Résumé / Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Optional Documents
  1. Cover Letter
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